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    Samuel Goldblatt

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    Introduction

    Sam Goldblatt is a trial lawyer with more than 35 years of courtroom experience in commercial and personal injury cases around the country.

    Practice Areas

    Complex DisputesArbitration, Mediation & Alternative Dispute ResolutionProduct Liability, Complex Tort & Health EffectsEnvironmental Litigation Class Actions & Aggregate LitigationNP Trial®

    /My focus

    My practice focuses on advocacy, advice and cost recovery for clients seeking solutions for problems arising from commercial and consumer use and handling of products, including product liability, toxic tort, civil conspiracy and breach of warranty claims, cases and disputes among businesses, individuals and governmental agencies. My current work is for several manufacturers of compressed gas valves and tanks. My past body of work has involved a variety of products from fuel tanks and other parts of heavy and medium duty trucks to chemicals, toys and children’s products.

    /Representative experience

    • Currently defending multiple personal injury and property damage cases against a compressed gas product maker
    • Defended a compressed gas product manufacturer in multiple wrongful death and personal injury actions arising from a propane explosion in Massachusetts
    • Defended a compressed gas product manufacturer in multiple wrongful death and personal injury actions arising from a propane explosion in Pennsylvania
    • Defended a component manufacturer in a class action in the District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana involving a half million products
    • Defended a Fortune 100 manufacturer in more than 50 lawsuits seeking money damages for alleged participation in an industry-wide conspiracy to keep secret the health effects of an alleged carcinogen
    • Defended a coatings manufacturer in a breach of contract and fraud action in the District Court of Massachusetts seeking money damages for alleged unlawful termination of a licensing, supply and market development agreement

    /Looking ahead

    Continued threats to our civil justice system, particularly the use of jury trials, due in part to rote reliance on protracted and unnecessary discovery proceedings, resulting in long delays in bringing cases to trial. Effective advocacy in today’s environment requires knowing what evidence is necessary and sufficient and what strategy is best designed to bring cases to resolution quickly while persuading jurors, judges, mediators and arbitrators that the client is on the right side of the issue—that knowledge only comes from real world experience.

    /Insights

    Sam has published more than two dozen articles in various bar association and other journals, including a handbook on the regulations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and presented on various trial-related topics at legal industry conferences.

    /In the news

    • Associated Press

      Both sides argue for resolution of verdict dispute in New Hampshire youth center abuse case

      This article covers final requests filed by both sides to resolve David Meehan’s $38 million disputed jury verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo, quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan, discusses the injustice that would be created by either a new trial or Meehan’s acceptance of a small fraction of the jury’s intended award. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      Aug 23, 2024
    • InDepthNH.org

      Fiscal OKs changes to YDC settlement program; Chairman suggests lie detectors

      This article covers approved changes to the YDC Settlement Fund to make it more attractive to victims and Fiscal Committee Chair Rep. Ken Weyler’s suggested use of lie detector. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights is quoted in the coverage, discussing how the legislature expressly directed that the Settlement Fund process be conducted in a victim-centered manner to avoid retraumatizing survivors. Mark is part of the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims. The team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      Aug 16, 2024
    • InDepthNH.org

      Maine law firm vets YDC abuse claims and paid from same victims’ settlement fund

      This article covers the State of New Hampshire’s enlistment of a Maine law firm to vet victim claims for the YDC Settlement Funds. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights is quoted in the coverage, discussing the significant concern this enlistment should cause New Hampshire taxpayers and what it could mean for victims. Mark is part of the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims. The team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      Aug 14, 2024
    • WMUR

      Judge grants new extension to figure out how to proceed in $38 million YDC abuse verdict

      This article covers an additional extension by the court to determine how to proceed in David Meehan’s $38 million YDC abuse verdict. Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, part of the NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,300 abuse victims, is quoted in the coverage discussing how he thinks the court can correct the verdict to reflect the jury’s actual intent, which was to award the full $38 million to Meehan. NP’s YDC team also includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo and Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      Aug 2, 2024
    • WMUR

      More money needed for settlement fund to pay YDC victims, New Hampshire Senate president says

      This article and related broadcast segment cover the potential major shortfalls in the YDC Settlement Fund based on the hundreds of claims that remain to be addressed. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights joins the segment to discuss the generational and societal impacts of abuse and the potentially massive financial burden for the state. Mark is part of the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims. The team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      July 30, 2024
    • InDepthNH.org

      YDC abuse settlement fund headed for ‘looming shortfall,’ victims’ attorney says

      This article covers YDC Fund Administrator John Broderick’s latest report. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights is quoted, discussing how the fund has a little less than $60 million remaining, with almost six times as much in pending claims. He notes that if the state doesn’t allocate more soon, the fund will fail despite recent progress to improve it. Mark is part of the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims. The team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      July 24, 2024
    • New Hampshire Union

      Top lawmakers call pause on paying YDC victims a ‘bad look’

      This article covers the YDC Settlement Fund and the State of New Hampshire’s temporary pause on claims and payment processing for victims. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted in the coverage, discussing concerns the pause raises and how replenishing it in a timely manner is essential to the program’s success. Dave leads the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims, which includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      July 11, 2024
    • InDepthNH.org

      YDC abuse fund on temporary hold; revised law allows 10 years to pay victim claims

      This article covers the State of New Hampshire’s temporary pause on claims and payment processing for the YDC Settlement Fund. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights is quoted in the coverage, discussing discontent among claimants who accepted settlements but won’t get paid for several months, and how uncertainty around whether and when the state will pay the awards could drive people away from the settlement fund and back into court. Mark is part of the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims, which includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      July 8, 2024
    • Associated Press

      Disputed verdict draws both sides back to court in New Hampshire youth detention center abuse case

      The following coverage reports on Monday’s hearing related to David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial, as well as the public release of long-sealed arrest warrant affidavits against several men charged with abusing children at YDC. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      June 24, 2024
    • New Hampshire Union Leader

      Debate continues on $38 million jury award to YDC victim

      The following coverage reports on Monday’s hearing related to David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial, as well as the public release of long-sealed arrest warrant affidavits against several men charged with abusing children at YDC. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      June 24, 2024
    • WMUR

      Hearing held regarding recent YDC civil trial outcome

      The following coverage reports on Monday’s hearing related to David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial, as well as the public release of long-sealed arrest warrant affidavits against several men charged with abusing children at YDC. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      June 24, 2024
    • InDepthNH.org

      Arrest affidavits of accused YDC abusers unsealed; hearing on payout to first victim to win civil suit

      The following coverage reports on Monday’s hearing related to David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial, as well as the public release of long-sealed arrest warrant affidavits against several men charged with abusing children at YDC. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      June 24, 2024
    • New Hampshire Business Review

      Overview of historic $38 million jury award in landmark YDC abuse case

      This article recaps the news to date following the verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      June 20, 2024
    • InDepthNH.org

      Judge: State’s liability in YDC abuse ‘beyond doubt’

      The following article covers a New Hampshire Superior Court judge’s order denying the State’s motion to invalidate David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      May 15, 2024
    • Associated Press

      Judge quickly denies request to discard $38 million verdict in New Hampshire youth center abuse case

      The following article covers a New Hampshire Superior Court judge’s order denying the State’s motion to invalidate David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      May 15, 2024
    • The Boston Globe

      New Hampshire judge denies state’s request to invalidate $38 million YDC verdict

      The following article covers a New Hampshire Superior Court judge’s order denying the State’s motion to invalidate David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      May 15, 2024
    • WMUR News 9

      Judge denies state’s motion to change jury’s verdict in YDC trial

      The following article covers a New Hampshire Superior Court judge’s order denying the State’s motion to invalidate David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      May 15, 2024
    • New Hampshire Union Leader

      Judge denies state’s attempt to toss YDC lawsuit

      The following article covers a New Hampshire Superior Court judge’s order denying the State’s motion to invalidate David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.

      May 15, 2024
    • Associated Press

      New Hampshire jury finds state liable for abuse at youth detention center and awards victim $38 million

      Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. 
      May 3, 2024
    • New Hampshire Union Leader

      Jury awards $38 million to YDC abuse victim

      Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. 
      May 3, 2024
    • New Hampshire Public Radio

      Jury awards $38 million to plaintiff in landmark New Hampshire child abuse lawsuit

      Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. 
      May 3, 2024
    • New Hampshire Bulletin

      AG: Bill would reduce YDC lawsuits by paying victims more, expanding eligibility

      Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor are quoted and mentioned in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
      April 30, 2024
    • New Hampshire Union Leader

      Plaintiff in YDC trial rests his case; defense case to being Tuesday

      Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor are quoted and mentioned in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
      April 29, 2024
    • Eagle-Tribune

      Our view: New Hampshire miserably failed its children at YDC

      The following article covers last week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.

      April 27, 2024
    • InDepthNH.org

      Medical expert says Meehan needs $1.5 million for lifelong PTSD treatment

      The following article covers last week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.

      April 25, 2024
    • New Hampshire Union Leader

      Judge won’t allow criminal defendants to testify at YDC trial

      The following article covers last week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.

      April 25, 2024
    • Associated Press

      Ex-youth center worker testifies that top bosses would never take kids’ word over staff

      The following article covers this week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.

      April 15, 2024
    • Boston Globe

      Youth detention center leadership sided with staff over residents, former worker testifies

      The following article covers this week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.

      April 15, 2024
    • New Hampshire Union Leader

      Lawyers for DHHS seek to block criminal defendants from pleading the Fifth

      The following article covers this week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.

      April 15, 2024
    • InDepthNH.org

      Testimony: YDC leaders turned blind eye to child abuse

      The following article covers this week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.

      April 15, 2024
    • Associated Press

      Ex-worker at New Hampshire youth detention center describes escalating retaliation for complaints

      The following article covers this week’s start of the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.

      April 10, 2024
    • People Magazine

      There are nearly 1,200 lawsuits alleging abuse at Sununu Youth Services Center; now, a trial has begun

      The following article covers this week’s start of the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.

      April 10, 2024
    • InDepthNH.org

      YDC victim used as ‘child sex slave, punching bag’ under health and human services’ care, lawyer tells jurors

      The following article covers this week’s start of the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.

      April 10, 2024
    • New Hampshire Union Leader

      First witnesses take the stand in YDC civil trial

      The following article covers this week’s start of the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.

      April 10, 2024
    • Boston Globe

      First trial over abuse at state-run Sununu Youth Services Center in New Hampshire is underway

      The following article covers this week’s start of the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.

      April 9, 2024
    • New Hampshire Public Radio

      First civil trial in the YDC abuse scandal to begin: What you need to know

      This article covers the first NH Youth Development Center trial beginning this week. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo and NP are mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.

      April 7, 2024
    • InDepthNH

      Judge considers releasing YDC abuse affidavit AG wants sealed

      This article covers a hearing to determine whether to release a three-year-old search warrant affidavit from the early days of the NH Youth Development Center criminal investigation. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is mentioned in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 alleged victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.

      March 18, 2024
    • WMUR

      Some entities involved in YDC lawsuits look to get claims of abuse dismissed

      This article covers several state-contracted organizations affiliated with the NH Youth Development Center that are asking a judge to dismiss some abuse claims against them. Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki is quoted in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 alleged victims includes Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo and Mark Knights, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.

      March 12, 2024
    • New Hampshire Union Leader

      Brett Malcolm: Pass vital changes to YDC settlement fund

      NP client Brett Malcolm, John Doe #292, contributed this op-ed sharing his story of abuse and urging the New Hampshire legislature to pass changes to the settlement fund created for victims of alleged abuse at the NH Youth Development Center and other state-run facilities. In the op-ed, Brett expresses thanks for NP’s YDC legal team, which includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo and Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.

      March 2, 2024
    • WMUR

      New Hampshire lawmakers consider changes to YDC settlement process

      This article covers a proposed bill before the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee that would make changes to the settlement fund created for victims of alleged abuse at the NH Youth Development Center and other state-run facilities. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights is quoted in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 alleged victims also includes Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.

      Feb 21, 2024
    • Associated Press

      New Hampshire considers greatly expanding scope of settlement fund for youth center abuse victims

      The following article covers a proposed bill before the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee that would make changes to the settlement fund created for victims of alleged abuse at the NH Youth Development Center and other state-run facilities. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo and Mark Knights are mentioned and quoted in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 alleged victims also includes Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.

      Feb 20, 2024
    • New Hampshire Union Leader

      State, victim lawyers agree on changes to YDC settlement fund

      The following article covers a proposed bill before the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee that would make changes to the settlement fund created for victims of alleged abuse at the NH Youth Development Center and other state-run facilities. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo and Mark Knights are mentioned and quoted in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 alleged victims also includes Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.

      Feb 20, 2024
    • New Hampshire Public Radio

      Changes to youth detention abuse fund could lead to hundreds of settlements, price tag unknown

      The following article covers a proposed bill before the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee that would make changes to the settlement fund created for victims of alleged abuse at the NH Youth Development Center and other state-run facilities. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo and Mark Knights are mentioned and quoted in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 alleged victims also includes Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.

      Feb 20, 2024

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