Current Litigation

Trial lawyers serving clients in Louisiana and nationwide

The New Orleans law firm of Smith Stag, LLC represents clients in mass tort and class action lawsuits. The current investigations, mass tort and on-going class actions our firm is pursuing are as follows:

Toxic Torts

Pipe Yard Workers - The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality issued a notification concerning a potential health hazard associated with handling pipes used in oil and gas production that may be contaminated with radioactive scale from naturally-occurring radioactive materials (NORM).

Property Damage

Erath, LA Oil Spill – Suit has been filed on behalf of numerous landowners against several tank and pipeline facilities, which leaked crude oil following Hurricane Rita, causing damages to homes and property.

Dangerous/Defective Prescription Drugs

Vioxx (rofecoxib) - Use: arthritis, chronic pain, Possible Side Effects: heart attack, stroke.

Merck & Co., Inc. announced a voluntary worldwide withdrawal of Vioxx (rofecoxib) in 2004 after clinical trial data found an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, blood clots and other cardiovascular complications in patients on Vioxx. 

Vioxx is a prescription COX-2 selective, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that was approved by FDA in May 1999 for the relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, for the management of acute pain in adults, and for the treatment of menstrual symptoms. Vioxx was later approved for the relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children.

If you have suffered side effects from any of the above prescription drugs, incurred property damage or personal injury related to our other on-going cases, call Smith Stag, LLC at (504) 593-9600 to arrange an appointment for an evaluation of your situation and advise you whether we can help you recover compensation.