A jury in Georgia has ordered Monsanto parent Bayer to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a man who says the company’s Roundup weed killer caused his cancer, according to attorneys representing the plaintiff. The penalties awarded include $65 million in compensatory damages and $2 billion in punitive damages, marking one of the largest ⇒ Read More
March 21, 2025
Day-Drinking and Dram Shop Liability
By: Alaina A. Gregorio, Esq. With the weather finally starting to warm up, and Springtime approaching people will be out and about. There may be more day-drinking and bar hoping going on, lending itself to many drunk accidents and sadly even deaths. What many people do not realize is that restaurants and bar owners may ⇒ Read More
March 7, 2025
Musmanno Award Recipient: Joseph L. Messa, Born to Fight
2024 Justice Michael A. Musmanno Award Recipient: Joseph L. Messa, Born to Fight By: Francesca A. Iacovangelo, Esq. and Thomas N. Sweeney, Esq. Published in the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, the Verdict September 2024 Joe Messa was born to fight. Just ask his Mom. She says he entered this world with his hands balled in ⇒ Read More
February 20, 2025
Family of D.C. Plane Crash Victim Files Claim Against U.S. Government
The family of one of the victims in the DC plane crash filed a $250 million claim against the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Army on February 19. On January 29 a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines passenger jet moments before it was supposed to land at Reagan National Airport, ⇒ Read More
February 7, 2025
Oil Leak Contaminated Wells in Bucks County
Energy giants Sunoco and Energy Transfer admitted to Petroleum contamination in a quiet Bucks County Community.
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Lawsuit Filed against Uber on Behalf of Mother and Daughter Tragically Killed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMessa & Associates Files Lawsuit against Uber on Behalf of Mother and Daughter Tragically Killed Attorneys Joseph L. Messa and Colby T. Ciarrocca of Messa & Associates have filed a lawsuit against several defendants, including Uber Technologies, Inc. and Rasier, LLC on behalf of the Estates of Celene and Rafaela Serrato, a mother ⇒ Read More
November 27, 2024
Thankful for Worker Protections
Worker protections and those who fought for them are certainly something we have gratitude for at Messa & Associates.
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Arbitration Clauses in User Agreements and Hospital Consent Forms – What You Need to Know
In today’s digital world, it’s hard to avoid the fine print in user agreements, service contracts, and even hospital consent forms. One important, yet often overlooked, detail is the inclusion of arbitration clauses. These clauses can have a major, negative impact on your legal rights, and it’s essential to understand what they mean for you.What ⇒ Read More
October 3, 2024
Lawsuit Filed for Estate of Arshia Joshi in Chambersburg Tragedy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMessa & Associates Files Lawsuit on Behalf of the Estate of Arshia Joshi, A Promising Young Professional Tragically Killed in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Messa & Associates attorneys Joseph L. Messa and Colby T. Ciarrocca filed a lawsuit against Wesfer entities (Trucking, Freight, and Logistics), multiple Landstar entities, Nacie’s Tire & Auto, Blue Gray Towing ⇒ Read More