Andrew Sacks is the managing partner of the Philadelphia law firm Sacks Weston, LLC. Best known for litigating against companies that damage the environment or injure people, Sacks successfully helped secure a $1.06 billion verdict against ExxonMobil[1] in 2001. The company was found guilty of polluting land with radioactive material and the case is the largest private landowner contamination case in U.S. history.
Andrew Sacks, Esq. | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Known for | Environmental litigation, $1.06B verdict against ExxonMobil |
| Website | Sacks Weston, LLC website |
Lawsuits edit
ExxonMobil edit
Sacks was a participating attorney in the landmark verdict against ExxonMobil in 2001. A jury awarded his client $1.06 billion in damages for land polluted with radioactive material. The case is the largest private landowner contamination case in United States history.[2]
Philip Morris edit
Sacks and legal partner John Weston were counsel in a case representing the Departments and Central Government of Colombia, which resulted in a $200 million settlement from Philip Morris.[3]
Ashland Oil edit
Sacks was counsel in a case in which Ashland Oil paid $14 million to settle more than 5,000 third-party claims as well as damages,[4] expenses, and cost of the settlement. The settlement included $11 million for cleanup, $5.25 million in legal and administrative fees to handle class-action suits, and $2.25 million in criminal fines paid for violations of the Federal Clean Water Act.
References edit
- ^ "Exxon Mobil Ordered To Pay $1.06 Billion For Polluting Land". The Wall Street Journal. May 25, 2001. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
- ^ "Jury Tells Exxon Mobil to Pay $1.06 Billion". Los Angeles Times. May 23, 2001. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
- ^ Adriaan Alsema (June 2009). "Philip Morris to pay US $200 million to settle Colombian tax evasion lawsuit". Colombia Reports. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
- ^ Patrick Lee (November 23, 1989). "Ashland to Pay $4.7 Million in Spill..." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 31, 2013.