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Resolution of sexual abuse cases takes places in two very distinct contexts: in the courtroom or outside of it. Whether or not to pursue litigation against the abuser and/or a responsible institution is a very personal decision. Many sexual abuse survivors who pursue claims against the abuser and/or a responsible institution do not want to publicly disclose their identity nor do they want to endure the so-called “hazards of litigation.”

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Noteworthy Pharmaceutical Cases

Among the more notable pharmaceutical cases handled by The Meneo Law Group are the following:

• Nagroski v. DePuy Medical (USDC – Hartford, Connecticut 2013) – current MDL litigation consolidated in the Northern District of Texas involving the Pinnacle metal-on-metal hip implant.
• Sardinha v Boehringer Ingelheim (Connecticut Complex Litigation, 2012 - 2015) – consolidated Connecticut complex litigation involving the anti-clotting drug Pradaxa. Attorney Meneo served as Co-Lead counsel for the Connecticut litigation and as State-Federal Liaison Counsel for Connecticut in the federal MDL litigation. The litigation was resolved via a $650million global settlement. Attorney Meneo served as a member of the Plaintiffs’ Settlement Negotiating Team.
• Gregg v Sanofi-Aventis (NJ State Court – New Brunswick) – concluded consolidated litigation involving serious liver injury caused by the anti-biotic Ketek. Attorney Meneo served as Co-Lead counsel for all litigation and settlement matters. The litigation has been resolved.
• Park v. Chattem, Inc. (USDC W.D. WA 2004) Attorney Meneo served as one of four Plaintiffs' Class Counsel in this class action settlement involving the PPA-containing appetite suppressant Dexatrim® that was sold by Chattem, Inc. The estimated value of the settlement is $56 million and includes some 175 individual claimants.
• In re Delaco (USBC S.D. NY 2004) Attorney Meneo served on the Creditors Committee in this class settlement, structured as a Chapter 11 Reorganization, involving the PPA-containing appetite suppressant Dexatrim® that was sold by Delaco's predecessor, The Thompson Medical Company. The estimated value of the settlement is $122 million and includes some 300 individual claimants.
• Estate of Loberg v. AHP (U.S.D.C. PA 2002) - a case in which a young woman died from complications related to endocardial fibrosis which she developed after using Diet Drugs. Attorney Meneo successfully prosecuted the claim under the Nationwide Diet Drug Settlement, one of the very few such claims that was paid under the Settlement.
• Estate of Breach v. AHP (U.S.D.C. PA 2005) - a case in which a young woman died from complications related to endocardial fibrosis which she developed after using Diet Drugs. Attorney Meneo successfully prosecuted the claim under the Nationwide Diet Drug Settlement, one of the very few such claims that was paid under the Settlement.
• Wilson v. AHP (CA 2002) - a case in which a young man developed primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) after using Diet Drugs. The case was settled on terms favorable to the Plaintiff who was represented by Attorney Meneo and co-counsel.
• Dallman v. AHP (NJ 2003) - a case in which a young woman developed primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) after using Diet Drugs. The case was settled on terms favorable to the Plaintiff who was represented by Attorney Meneo and local counsel.
• Canter v. AHP (CA 2003) - a case in which a woman developed primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) after using Diet Drugs. The case was settled on terms favorable to the Plaintiff who was represented by Attorney Meneo and co-counsel.
• Faye v. AHP (NJ 2005) - a case in which a woman developed primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) after using Diet Drugs. The case was settled on terms favorable to the Plaintiff who was represented by Attorney Meneo and local counsel.
• Rosewood v. AHP (NJ 2005) - a case in which a woman developed primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) after using Diet Drugs. The case was settled on terms favorable to the Plaintiff who was represented by Attorney Meneo and local counsel.
• Lewis v. GSK (U.S.D.C. CT 2004) - a case in which the Plaintiff suffered a hemorrhagic stroke after ingesting a cough/cold containing phenylpropanolamine. The case was settled on terms favorable to the Plaintiff who was represented by Attorney Meneo.

Other Litigation

In other areas of law, The Meneo Law Group has successfully represented individuals who suffered economic injuries and losses. Some of the more noteworthy are:

• In Re Publication Papers Antitrust Litigation (U.S.D.C. Connecticut 2014) – an anti-trust, price-fixing class action in which Attorney Meneo represented a putative class member, xpedx, a division of International Paper. The class action was resolved through class settlements reached with the two foreign defendants, producers of publication paper.
• In re Estate of Youngster (CA) a will contest in which Attorney Meneo and co-counsel successfully represented the parent and sister of a deceased family member. The contest was settled among the parties.
• Maguire et al v. ORS Corporation et. al, (U.S.D.C. W.D. OK) - securities litigation involving shareholder rights in affiliated companies that owned proprietary oil field technology and other intellectual property used in the production of heavy oil. The case was settled on terms favorable to the Plaintiffs, who were represented by Attorney Meneo and Oklahoma counsel.
• In re D. Osmun v. Shearson, Lehman Bros. (NY) - securities arbitration involving churning of client's account, unauthorized trading and other improper practices. The case was settled on terms favorable to the Plaintiff, whom was represented by Attorney Meneo.
• SFS Bank Matter (CT) - representation of a class of individuals whose employment was terminated with prejudice to their retirement and other benefits. Attorney Meneo secured a pre-litigation settlement of the matter that restored all of the lost benefits to the employees.
• Germe et. al v N.E. Mortgage Co. (U.S.D.C. CT) - securities fraud litigation involving misrepresentations made to individuals who invested in second mortgages. The case was settled on terms favorable to the Plaintiffs, whom were represented by Attorney Meneo.
• In re Estate of H. Ermel (CT) - representation of a class of beneficiaries in a will contest alleging undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity. Attorney Meneo successfully negotiated a settlement on terms favorable to all class members.
• In re Estate of Talar (CT) - representation of family members in a professional negligence case involving the handling of an estate and its tax liabilities. The case was settled with the family recouping their losses.
• 1935-1 Trust v. U.S.A.C. (MT) - representation of Trust and beneficiaries in securities litigation involving subordinated debentures and other debt-financed instruments. The case was resolved on terms favorable to the Trust and beneficiaries, whom were represented by Attorney Meneo and Montana Counsel.