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IN THE COMMUNITY: Stephen Sheller Honored by U.S. Commanding General for Iraq for Dedication to PA National Guard
2010-08-17 - Stephen Sheller, Sheller, P.C. founding partner, was recently recognized for his continued support and dedication of the Pennsylvania National Guard. The U.S. Commanding General for Iraq, Raymond T. Odierno, sent a plaque and framed flag that originally flew at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.
The renowned “Keystone Division” of the Pennsylvania National Guard is the oldest continuously serving division in the U.S. Army, and has served throughout all of our nation’s major conflicts. The 28th Infantry Division of the Pennsylvania National Guard is one of the Army’s most battle-tested divisions, and has had more soldiers killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan than any other state’s National Guard unit in the country. Presently, several thousand of these “super citizen soldiers” are deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Presently, several thousand of these “super citizen soldiers” are deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Attorney Sheller is a long-time supporter of the troops as well as other non-profits, agencies and educational institutions including the Greater Philadelphia Salvation Army, Drexel University and others.
NEWS: Court ruling allows Sheller, P.C. to proceed with consumer lawsuit against the cell phone industry
2010-07-09 - Sheller, P.C. attorney Brian J. McCormick, Jr. was instrumental in defeating an effort by the cell phone industry to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a client challenging the way cell phone companies promote their product. The primary claim is that the cell phone industry has failed to disclose the safety debate regarding cell phones. The litigation alleges mobile-phone companies failed to make consumers aware of possible health risks and the lack of consensus among scientists on cellphone safety. The plaintiff brought the claims on behalf of herself and the District’s general public. Discovery is now set to proceed in the litigation, which hopes to further vindicate consumer rights in the District of Columbia. Click below for the 84-page opinion of Judge A. Franklin Burgess, Jr. of the District of Columbia Superior Court.
NEWS BP Oilspill: Sheller, P.C. Attorneys in Florida to assist affected individuals with claims and in class action
2010-07-07 - In addition to filing the first class action on the BP Oilspill in June, Sheller, P.C. has a legal team in Florida. For more information and to receive a victim resource guide, see link in news story.
» View DetailsNEWS: Jamie Sheller in Law.com and Legal Intelligencer on Paxil Birth Defects Cases
2010-06-23 - Jamie Sheller is interviewed as an expert on Paxil birth defects litigation, commenting on GlaxoSmithKline's agreement to settle nearly 200 cases. As co-counsel, Ms. Sheller's Paxil case decided Fall 2009 was the bellwether case on the issue. The law.com article went viral on pharma "insider" websites.
» View DetailsNEWS: Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation Announces Sheller Scholarships
2010-06-11 - The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Foundation, Inc. announces the Stephen and Sandy Sheller Scholarship program. Funded by the Sheller Family Foundation, the Stephen and Sandy Sheller Scholarship is available to students at PASSHE universities that are pursuing degrees leading to careers in law or in art therapy.
» View DetailsNEWS: Sheller, P.C. attorneys honored once again as SuperLawyers®, 2010
2010-05-25 - The law firm of Sheller, P.C. is proud to announce the selection of Stephen A. Sheller, Jamie L. Sheller, Brian J. McCormick, Jr. and Albert J. Brooks as Pennsylvania SuperLawyers® for 2010. Sheller, P.C. attorney Claudine Homolash was also recognized, selected as a 2010 Pennsylvania Rising Star. The SuperLawyer® designation is a unique distinction bestowed on a small, select number of attorneys nationally.
» View DetailsNEWS: Shellers Sponsor Pennsylvania National Guard Exhibit at the National Liberty Museum
2010-05-13 - Sponsored by Stephen and Sandy Sheller, “Civilian in Peace/Soldier in War” is part of Philadelphia’s National Liberty Museum’s third-floor “Awards of Valor” gallery. According to the museum’s Jan Griesemer, the permanent display honoring the Pennsylvania Guard is the only such exhibit in the state.
» View DetailsNEWS: $520 Million Brings Total Sheller Pharma Whistleblower Settlements to $4.2 Billion
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CONSUMER ALERT: Sheller, P.C. Attorneys investigating injuries from recalled Nissan vehicles
2010-03-04 - Sheller, P.C. Attorneys are investigating the Nissan recall to represent consumers who may have been harmed by faulty brake pedal and fuel guage defects.
» View DetailsCONSUMER ALERT: Sheller, P.C. investigating injuries reported by drivers of Toyotas, concern mounts over accidents in models not listed in recall
2010-03-04 - Sheller, P.C. expands scope of Toyota injuries investigation. According to ABC News: Despite assurances by Toyota Executives that safety recalls are solving its potential fatal car problems, ten new complaints submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration charge that the recall fix is not working and that problems with sudden acceleration have continued.
» View DetailsNEWS: Stephen Sheller quoted on front page of San Francisco Chronicle
2010-03-01 - Stephen Sheller quoted on front page of the San Francisco Chronicle about the tie between California officials and drugmakers.
NEWS: Stephen Sheller quoted in Legal Intelligencer story about Toyota litigation
2010-02-18 - Sheller, P.C.'s Stephen Sheller was the lead interview in The Legal Intelligencer article "Recalls Put Toyota Under Lawyers' Microscope." The firm is representing an increasing number of clients in both personal injury cases involving Toyota vehicles and class action suits in which Toyota owners allege that they've suffered economic harm due to the decreased value of their vehicles. View details to see .pdf of article.
NEWS: Sheller, P.C. Attorneys are featured faculty for Toyota Recall Litigation Conference
2010-02-17 - Attorneys Stephen Sheller and Jamie Sheller are featured faculty for a March 16, 2010 teleconference for attorneys learning about the Toyota recalls.
» View DetailsNEWS: Jamie Sheller interviewed in The Philadelphia Inquirer about her client injured by MTD Snowthrower
2010-02-14 - Sheller, P.C. attorney Jamie Sheller was interviewed and pictured in the Business section of Sunday's Philadelphia Inquirer about her client's son being injured by the wheel rim explosion of an MTD Snowthrower.
» View DetailsNEWS UPDATE Toyota Recall: Sheller, P.C. Filing National Class Action Against Toyota
2010-02-11 - Stephen Sheller quoted regarding the firm's filing of national class actions against Toyota.
The Sheller, P.C. firm has expertise in successful motor vehicle class action litigation including manufacturing defects, consumer fraud, and injury.
PROFILE: Judge Sandra Moss
2010-02-03 - Claudine Homolash profiles Judge Sandra Moss in the recent issue of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers VERDICT magazine, v. 2009-2010, Issue 3.
NEWS: Stephen Sheller interviewed on WHYY about Whistleblower/False Claims Act cases
2010-02-02 - Stephen Sheller interviewed "Why people blow the whistle, and what they get out of it" on WHYY-NPR. Audio link listed in story.
» View DetailsNEWS: New Paxil Birth Defects Cases
2010-01-25 - Sheller, P.C. attorneys are preparing for intake of what could be hundreds of cases involving the use of Paxil by women whose babies suffered birth defects. Jamie Sheller and team won the first verdict nationwide of $2.5 million, opening the door for what may be over 600 similar cases. The lawsuit on behalf of a Pennsylvania mother and her son alleged that the manufacturers of the antidepressant Paxil knew the drug could cause birth defects but witheld the information to continue reaping record profits.
» View DetailsNEWS UPDATE: Sheller plans filing twenty to thirty more Risperdal/ Invega cases
2010-01-08 - Boys and young men injured by serious side effects including breast development are represented by Sheller, P.C. in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Twenty to thirty similar cases will soon be filed; ten cases have been filed in New Jersey. Lawsuits against the drug manufacturers also name a medical "ghostwriting" company who published articles on the drugs. Click headline of this news item to see Philadelphia Inquirer article.
» View DetailsNEWS: Sheller, P.C. Files Lawsuits Against Manufacturers of Antipsychotic Drugs Risperdal and Invega
2010-01-07 - Ten cases represent boys and young men injured by serious side effects including the growth of breasts.
» View DetailsCONSUMER ALERT: Recalled Flu Vaccine Prompts Sheller, P.C. Investigation
2009-12-17 - If your child was given a flu shot, it may be one of the 800,000 recalled. Contact Sheller, P.C. immediately to learn your rights as a consumer.
» View DetailsNEWS: Sheller, P.C. attorney Jamie Sheller featured faculty for Paxil Birth Defects Litigation Teleconference
2009-12-17 - Jamie Sheller was featured faculty for a December litigation teleconference on her representation of clients in Paxil birth defects cases. Sheller discussed her bellwether case which garnered a $2.5 million jury verdict.
» View DetailsNEWS: Sheller, P.C. attorney Jamie Sheller appears on special broadcast of The American Law Journal

IN THE COMMUNITY: Sheller Family Supports the Philadelphia Salvation Army
2009-12-06 - Founding partner Stephen Sheller of Sheller, P.C. and his daughter attorney Jamie Sheller joined other volunteers Sunday, December 6 to help The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia serve a special holiday dinner to an estimated 650 homeless and underprivileged individuals and families.
» View DetailsIN THE COMMUNITY: Shellers honored at National Philanthropy Day Awards
2009-11-19 - Stephen & wife Sandy Sheller were honored at the 24th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon November 19, 2009 presented by The Philadelphia Foundation and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Philadelphia Chapter.
» View DetailsVERDICT: Jamie Sheller represents client in $2.5 million Paxil birth defects verdict
2009-10-13 - Attorney Jamie Sheller represented a mother who said Paxil manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline continued to promote the drug while withholding evidence that it caused significant birth defects.
» View DetailsVERDICT: Sheller, P.C. Whistleblower Case: $2.3 Billion Settlement
2009-09-02 - Pfizer Inc. ignored a 2005 FDA Warning Letter to stop promoting its antibiotic Zyvox@ as clinically superior to the significantly less expensive, generic vancomycin when its own
FDA-approved label indicated otherwise. The drug giant also defrauded federal and state taxpayers
by marketingZyvox off-label, according to a qui fam whistleblower complaint filed by Sheller, p.C.
attorneys and other documents unsealed with today's $2.3 billion Pflzer settlement.
VERDICT: Sheller, P.C. Whistleblower Case: $1.4 Billion Settlement
2009-01-15 - Sheller, P.C.'s whistleblower/qui tam clients help U.S. government recover $1.4 billion record settlement and criminal fine in Eli Lilly & Company Zyprexa marketing case
2000 Election NEWS: Bush v. Gore Palm Beach County Citizens Attorney Stephen Sheller interviewed on CNN's "Burden of Proof" with Greta Van Susteren
2000-11-14 - Sheller, P.C. attorney Stephen Sheller represented citizens of Palm Beach County in the Presidential election of 2000 in Bush v. Gore ballot recount.
» View DetailsTop Stories
NEWS: Jamie Sheller in Law.com and Legal Intelligencer on Paxil Birth Defects Cases
NEWS: Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation Announces Sheller Scholarships
NEWS: Sheller, P.C. attorneys honored once again as SuperLawyers®, 2010
NEWS: Shellers Sponsor Pennsylvania National Guard Exhibit at the National Liberty Museum
NEWS: $520 Million Brings Total Sheller Pharma Whistleblower Settlements to $4.2 Billion
CONSUMER ALERT: Sheller, P.C. Attorneys investigating injuries from recalled Nissan vehicles
NEWS: Stephen Sheller quoted on front page of San Francisco Chronicle
NEWS: Stephen Sheller quoted in Legal Intelligencer story about Toyota litigation
NEWS: Sheller, P.C. Attorneys are featured faculty for Toyota Recall Litigation Conference
NEWS UPDATE Toyota Recall: Sheller, P.C. Filing National Class Action Against Toyota
NEWS: Stephen Sheller interviewed on WHYY about Whistleblower/False Claims Act cases
NEWS: New Paxil Birth Defects Cases
NEWS UPDATE: Sheller plans filing twenty to thirty more Risperdal/ Invega cases
NEWS: Sheller, P.C. Files Lawsuits Against Manufacturers of Antipsychotic Drugs Risperdal and Invega
CONSUMER ALERT: Recalled Flu Vaccine Prompts Sheller, P.C. Investigation
NEWS: Sheller, P.C. attorney Jamie Sheller appears on special broadcast of The American Law Journal
IN THE COMMUNITY: Shellers honored at National Philanthropy Day Awards
VERDICT: Jamie Sheller represents client in $2.5 million Paxil birth defects verdict
VERDICT: Sheller, P.C. Whistleblower Case: $2.3 Billion Settlement
VERDICT: Sheller, P.C. Whistleblower Case: $1.4 Billion Settlement
