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What is a mass tort?

A mass tort is a civil action involving numerous plaintiffs against one or a few defendants in state or federal court. The lawsuits arise out of the defendants causing numerous injuries through the same or similar act of harm.

The Cohen Hirsch firm represents individuals who have been injured by corporations that have manufactured defective and dangerous drugs and devices.

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Legal insights and case updates from Cohen Hirsch LP

Sexual Assault

What Is a SART Exam and Why It Matters

A SART exam — Sexual Assault Response Team exam — is a specialized medical and forensic examination performed after a suspected sexual assault. Cohen Hirsch explains when to seek one, why hospitals are legally required to offer them, and what happens when they don't.

Mass Tort

What is a Class Action Lawsuit or MDL?

Attorney Brooke Cohen of Cohen Hirsch, LP explains the difference between a class action lawsuit and multidistrict litigation (MDL) — two distinct legal approaches that are often confused — and how to determine which is right for your case.

FDA

What Does "FDA Cleared" Mean? (hint: not much at all)

You've heard commercials describe products as "FDA cleared" — but what does that actually mean? Attorney Cohen Hirsch explains why the term can be misleading, and what consumers should know before trusting it.

Firefighter Foam AFFF

Firefighter Foam, AFFF, Linked to Cancers. Lawsuits Are Forming

Many firefighters are now suffering from various types of cancer due to the firefighting foam AFFF they used to extinguish jet fuel and petroleum fires. Cohen Hirsch is representing victims in lawsuits across the country.

Talc Baby Powder

J&J Talc Baby Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits

Sixty trial lawyers gathered in Pensacola for a Johnson & Johnson Trial Package Bootcamp, including Cohen Hirsch attorneys Andrea Hirsch and Brooke Cohen, preparing for coordinated talc-ovarian cancer trials in 2024 and beyond.

TSA Sexual Assault

TSA Sexual Assault and Harassment

Cohen Hirsch attorneys Brooke Cohen and Andrea Hirsch represent a Metro Atlanta woman who filed a complaint against a TSA officer for alleged sexual harassment at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Hair Relaxers

Hair Relaxers and Health Dangers Affecting Women

Several companies are being sued after a National Institutes of Health study found that frequent users of chemical hair straightening products are more than twice as likely to develop uterine cancer. Cohen Hirsch is representing women affected by these dangerous products.

Sexual Assault

New Law for Sexual Assault Victims

Newly passed legislation allows people who were sexually abused as minors to file federal civil lawsuits without any statute of limitations, eliminating previous time constraints that often prevented survivors from seeking justice.

Women's Health

Women's Health Cases — Breast Mesh, Paragard IUD & J&J Talc Baby Powder

Many products designed or targeted towards women can lead to significant harm or even death. Cohen Hirsch is representing women harmed by breast mesh, Paragard IUD fractures, and Johnson & Johnson's talc baby powder.

CPAP & Bair Hugger

CPAP Machine & Bair Hugger Lawsuits

Millions of Philips CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator machines have been recalled due to potentially carcinogenic chemicals. Separately, Bair Hugger surgical warming blankets have been linked to severe joint infections following orthopedic surgeries. Cohen Hirsch is representing victims of both.

Sexual Assault

Union for Reform Judaism Sexual Misconduct

Attorney Brooke Cohen of Cohen Hirsch, LP shares a personal response to the Union for Reform Judaism sexual misconduct investigation report, and explains why the firm is committed to representing victims of sexual assault at URJ programs and camps.

Paraquat

Parkinson's Disease Caused By Weed Killer Paraquat

A National Institutes of Health study found that people who used the herbicide Paraquat developed Parkinson's disease 2.5 times more often than non-users. Makers Syngenta and Chevron knew of the dangers as far back as 1969. Cohen Hirsch is representing victims.