Cassie Perez, J.D.
Cassie Perez, J.D., serves as an Assistant District Attorney at the Bronx County District Attorney Office. Her legal experience includes roles as a Legal Intern at both the Hofstra Law Juvenile Justice Clinic and Leeds Brown Law, P.C., where she honed her skills in school discipline law and employment discrimination claims, respectively. She also worked as an Investigations Assistant at the DC Office of Human Rights and as a Legal Intern at the Law Offices of Rommel Daniel. Perez earned her J.D. from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and a B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland. Her career reflects a strong commitment to criminal justice and legal advocacy.
Two Hundred Plaintiffs Bring Suit Against WEN Hair Care Products
A major hair care brand faces lawsuits from hundreds of consumers alleging severe side effects. Legal battles intensify as experts investigate product safety claims.
Posted on February 8, 2016 in Mass Tort & Class Actions & Defective Products & News
Fourteen Actions Consolidated in Bair Hugger Warming Device MDL
A lawsuit consolidates multiple cases against 3M and Arizant over the Bair Hugger warming device, alleging it disrupts airflow in operating rooms and increases infection risks.
Posted on February 15, 2016 in Mass Tort & Medical Device Failures & Mass Torts & News
$13 Million Dollar Verdict Reached Against Ethicon in Philadelphia TVM Case
A $13 million verdict against Ethicon in Philadelphia could impact ongoing transvaginal mesh litigation, influencing settlement talks in thousands of lawsuits.
Posted on February 22, 2016 in Mass Tort & Medical Device Failures & Settlements & Verdicts & News
$72 Million Dollar Verdict For Victim of Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer
A $72M verdict against Johnson & Johnson marks a pivotal moment in talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuits, raising questions about product safety and corporate responsibility.
Posted on February 27, 2016 in Mass Tort & Product Liability & Settlements & Verdicts & News
Wood Pulp Fillers in Parmesan Cheese Spark Class Action Suits
Walmart faces a class action lawsuit over claims its "100% Parmesan" cheese contains excessive wood pulp fillers, raising concerns about food labeling and consumer fraud.
Posted on March 5, 2016 in Class Actions & Defective Products & Class Actions & News
NHL Concussion Litigation Continues to Grow
Former NHL defenseman Grant Ledyard has become the latest of 115 players to join multi-district litigation against the National Hockey League for damages resulting from concussions. Filed on August 26, 2014 in the United State District Court of Minnesota, the claim alleges that the NHL knew, or should have known, that constant head impacts were likely
Posted on March 15, 2016 in Mass Tort & Class Actions & Mass Torts & News
Families File For Class Action Status in Flint Water Crisis
Flint families seek class action status over lead-contaminated water, alleging negligence and long-term harm to children. Lawsuits demand accountability and reparations.
Posted on March 14, 2016 in Mass Tort & Class Actions & Environmental Disasters & News
Risperdal Lawsuits Pile Up Against Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson faces mounting lawsuits over claims that Risperdal caused gynecomastia in young males, raising concerns about drug safety, corporate ethics, and FDA compliance.
Posted on April 5, 2016 in Mass Tort & Class Actions & Pharmaceuticals & Expert Witness
Plaintiffs Join MDL for Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Thousands of lawsuits over testosterone replacement therapy have been centralized in an MDL, with consumers and insurers alleging serious health risks and deceptive marketing.
Posted on April 12, 2016 in Mass Tort & Pharmaceuticals & Mass Torts & News
40 More Plaintiffs Ready to Join Morcellator MDL
Johnson & Johnson faces growing legal battles over power morcellators, with 40 more lawsuits imminent. Plaintiffs allege the device spreads cancer, fueling controversy.
Posted on April 12, 2016 in Medical Device Failures & Mass Torts & Settlements & Verdicts & News