Tag: Interview

On Air: Why Big Pharma Had To Pay $1.8 Billion

Jeffrey B. Simon, trial attorney and author of the book ‘Last Rights: The Fight to Save the Seventh Amendment.’ Discusses the $1.8 billion settlement from Johnson & Johnson related to opioids, and the role of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family in the opioid epidemic. Diving into the larger issue of the dismantling of the… Continue reading On Air: Why Big Pharma Had To Pay $1.8 Billion

On Air: Law & Crime Network – “Oxford High School Shooting”

Jeffrey goes in studio to discuss the Oxford high school shooting where mother of shooter Ethan Crumbley sit on trial for alleged role in mass shooting committed by child.

COP28: Five reasons for optimism on climate

BBC discusses the big oil crisis and COP28 with Jeffrey B. Simon.   “Getting the defendants to reduce their emissions is not within the reach of the civil justice system in the US, but holding them accountable for the harm they’ve caused, and the misrepresentations they’ve made, which has slowed adaptation to those problems, is definitely… Continue reading COP28: Five reasons for optimism on climate

Insights into the $2 billion opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson and Big Oils environmental impact

SkyNews sits down with Lawyer Jeffrey B. Simon to reveal insights into the $2 billion opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson and the fight against Big Oils environmental impact.  Don’t miss this eyeopening interview!

Exclusive Interview with Savoir Fair Magazine

In the world of legal battles, few individuals stand as tall as our guest today, Attorney Jeffrey B. Simon. A relentless advocate for justice, he has been at the forefront of groundbreaking cases that have reshaped our understanding of corporate responsibility and accountability. From taking on pharmaceutical giants in the opioid crisis to spearheading the… Continue reading Exclusive Interview with Savoir Fair Magazine

The Lawyer Suing 17 Fossil Fuel Companies

The Lever speaks with a lawyer suing the fossil fuel industry for its role in a deadly heatwave. On this week’s episode of Lever Time Premium, exclusively for The Lever’s supporting subscribers, Frank Cappello speaks with lawyer Jeffrey B. Simon, who is suing 17 fossil fuel companies for their contribution to a 2021 heatwave that… Continue reading The Lawyer Suing 17 Fossil Fuel Companies

Netflix’s Painkiller is ‘incredibly important’ in exposing ‘dangerous lie’ about opioids

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Jeffrey explained how his firm joined forces with a number of others to go up against Purdue Pharma and other big companies. In the end, he said the total amount of settlements for their Opioid related claims is around $2.7billion (£2.1billion).

We’re Suing Fossil Fuel Companies for $1.15 Billion

Enormous harm was caused to this community. Millions of dollars were spent as a result of the loss of life, the property damage, the provision of cooling centers, and all the emergency health services that were necessary for a population where 40 percent of the residents don’t have air cooling systems in their home because… Continue reading We’re Suing Fossil Fuel Companies for $1.15 Billion

On Air: Law & Crime Network- 2nd Jury Deadlocks on Murder Charge

A judge sentenced Austin Ford for concealing the death of Tori Lang, but not for murdering her. Jurors deadlocked on the murder case. Jeffrey B. Simon discuss the case and the sentencing after two sets of jurors deadlocked.  

Multnomah County is suing fossil fuel companies for $50B. Here’s the county’s argument.

A county lawyer says the “heat dome of June 2021 is entirely different because it is irrefutably, scientifically caused by carbon pollution.”