Steps Companies Should Take After Being Served a Toxic Tort Lawsuit
Being served with a toxic tort lawsuit is a serious legal matter for any company. Whether the claim involves exposure allegations related to asbestos, PFAS, benzene, silica, industrial chemicals, pesticides, or another hazardous substance, the decisions made in the...
Understanding Statute of Limitations Defenses in Toxic Tort Claims
Toxic tort lawsuits can expose businesses to significant financial liability, reputational damage, and complex litigation challenges. One of the most important defense strategies for companies to evaluate at the earliest stages of litigation is whether the plaintiff...
Human Theory: Using Commonsense Principals of Humanity to Keep the Reptile at Bay, Published in DRI’s For The Defense
In an article published in the September 2026 issue of DRI’s For The Defense, Mark J. Goldberg, a partner in Cosmich’s Jackson office, examines the use of “reptile theory” in civil litigation. The article offers defense counsel an alternative approach to countering...
What Companies Should Know About PFAS Litigation
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as “PFAS,” have become one of the fastest-growing drivers of toxic tort litigation nationwide. As federal and state regulators continue to tighten standards governing these chemicals, businesses across various...
Understanding Statute of Limitations Defenses in Toxic Tort Claims
Toxic tort lawsuits can expose businesses to significant financial liability, reputational damage, and complex litigation challenges. One of the most important defense strategies for companies to evaluate at the earliest stages of litigation is whether the plaintiff...
Cosmich Welcomes Mandy Williams to St. Louis Office
Cosmich is pleased to announce that Mandy M. Williams has joined the firm as a partner in its St. Louis office, strengthening the firm’s litigation capabilities in Missouri and Illinois and adding significant experience in asbestos and toxic tort litigation, product...
Six Cosmich Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers in America®
Cosmich is pleased to announce that six of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their work in multiple practice areas across four states. Bay St. Louis, MS David W. Baria – Insurance Law; Personal Injury...
Cosmich Recognizes Michaela “Mickey” Yant as 2026 Diversity in the Law Scholarship Recipient
Cosmich is proud to announce that Michaela "Mickey" Yant, a first-year student at the Mississippi College School of Law, has been selected as the recipient of the firm's 2026 Diversity in the Law Scholarship. The scholarship was presented on April 30, 2026, during the...
Cosmich Welcomes George Irwin as Partner in California Office
Cosmich is pleased to announce that George Irwin has joined the firm as a partner in its California office, further strengthening the firm’s presence on the West Coast and expanding its capabilities in complex litigation. Irwin focuses his practice on complex products...
Six Cosmich Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers in America®
Cosmich is pleased to announce that six of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their work in multiple practice areas across four states. Bay St. Louis, MS David W. Baria – Insurance Law; Personal Injury...