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Hagens Berman's Novel DOJ Referral May Have Chilling Effect

By Emma Cueto · December 9, 2025, 4:56 PM EST

A Pennsylvania federal judge's unusual decision to refer prominent plaintiffs firm Hagens Berman LLP to the U.S. Department of Justice for possible criminal investigation over its pursuit of claims related to...

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Case Information

Case Title

JOHNSON et al v. SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CORPORATION et al

Case Number

2:11-cv-05782

Court

Pennsylvania Eastern

Nature of Suit

P.I.: Personal Inj. Prod. Liability

Date Filed

September 14, 2011