Jury May Decide Risperdal Time Bar
Two cases in front of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court could result in 40% of the over 7,000 Risperdal cases being time barred from moving forward. The Pennsylvania docket for Risperdal cases has grown significantly in the last few years. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is being asked to reconsider two lower court rulings that began the […]
April 23rd, Book Signing: Big Pharma Big Greed
When: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM Location: Shakespeare & Co., 1632 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Description: Big Pharma, Big Greed: The Inside Story of One Lawyer’s Battle to Stem the Flood of Dangerous Medicines and Protect Public Health An update and expansion of Sheller’s previous book with Sidney Kirkpatrick “Pharmageddon: A […]
New Sheller Book “Big Pharma, Big Greed”
Released this week, Stephen Sheller’s new book “Big Pharma, Big Greed: The inside story of one lawyer’s battle to stem the flood of dangerous medicines and protect public health” (Strong Arm Press) is now available. An update and expansion of Sheller’s previous book with Sidney Kirkpatrick “Pharmageddon: A Nation Betrayed” writer Christopher Mondics (Philadelphia Inquirer) […]
Family Stranded in Cold Under ‘Live Stop’ Policy
The controversial Philadelphia Police Department ‘Live Stop’ policy makes headlines again as local resident and criminal justice activist, Reuben Jones, was left on the side of the road in the extreme cold with his two children after police impounded his car for an expired registration. It is against PPD policy to leave drivers and their passengers […]
J&J CEO May Testify in Risperdal Trial
Updated January 30, 2019 The eighth Risperdal case is set to go to trial, this time the stakes are even higher for both sides as the jury may award punitive damages to the plaintiff if wrongful conduct by Johnson & Johnson is proven. “We’re excited about the availability of punitive damages. All along, we thought […]
$2.5 M Risperdal Verdict Upheld in Superior Court
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has upheld the 2015 $2.5 million Risperdal verdict for plaintiff Austin Pledger. Pledger’s case was the first Risperdal case to go to trial. Viewed as a huge win for plaintiffs, the decision bodes well for the future litigation of 6,500 plaintiffs whose suits against Janssen Pharmaceutical, a subsidiary of Johnson & […]
“Major Step Forward” in Opioid Suits
“I did a little math. About 150 Americans are going to die today, just today, while we’re meeting.” -Judge Dan Polster October 5, 2018, U.S. Magistrate Judge David Ruiz of the Northern District of Ohio submitted for approval his report and recommendation in a key a case involving the opioid crisis to U.S. District Judge […]
Shellers Donate Another $1.5M In Support of Social Justice
In support The Sheller Center for Social Justice’s mission, Stephen and Sandra Sheller have donated an additional $1.5 million to the Temple University Beasley School of Law. The Center takes on social justice issues for underserved populations in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Temple Law faculty and students tackle issues such as wage theft, cash bail reform, costs of […]
Judge Proceeds with Risperdal Punitive Damages Trial
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Arnold L. New has ordered two Risperdal cases to proceed in a new trial for punitive damages. In both cases, causation and compensatory damage were already awarded the plaintiffs– Stange v. Janssen Pharmaceuticals ($500,000) and Murray v. Janssen Pharmaceuticals ($1.75M later reduced to $680,000). Judge New previously ruled in agreement […]
Sheller’s Give $1M to New Salvation Army Disaster Command Center
Stephen and Sandra Sheller were honored July 13, 2018 at the Salvation Army’s “Celebration of Philanthropy” event announcing the new Stephen and Sandy Sheller Emergency Disaster Service Command Center. The command center was made possible by a $1M donation by the Shellers. The new command center will help the Salvation Army respond faster and more […]
