Posts by Cheryl Mudd
Mass Tort Liens WAIVED with Maine Medicaid
In 2020, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals agreed to settle for $1.6 billion for their role in the opioid epidemic. The Personal Injury Trustee and Claims Administrator selected MASSIVE: Medical and Subrogation Specialists to be the exclusive Lien Resolution Administrator for the Mallinckrodt Opioid Bankruptcy Trust. MASSIVE is resolving health insurance liens for tens of thousands of injured…
Read MoreMASSIVE Partner, Ryan Weiner, Esq. to Speak at CALF 2023 Conference
The Class Action Law Forum (CALF) Conference is hosted by University of San Diego and Western Alliance Bank and is an important event for the legal industry. Class action practitioners will hear valuable insights from a distinguished lineup of speakers, including sitting federal judges, and top attorneys. MASSIVE Partner, Ryan Weiner, Esq. is excited…
Read MoreWhen is a Lien Valid?
Have you ever been nearing the end of a case and been suddenly blindsided by a lien? It can happen, but why? Are all liens valid? Before diving into this topic, read our Lien Resolution 101 blog if you need a refresher on some of the terms we use. When is a Lien Valid?…
Read MoreLien Resolution 101
A good percentage of people in the legal industry are unfamiliar with the term “Lien” or “Lien Resolution”. Throwing in “Rights of Reimbursement” and “Subrogation Rights” can further muddy the waters. Let’s break down these terms and clarify the process. Lien: A lien is money owed to a third party for a debt. After…
Read MoreDoes Bankruptcy Affect Liens?
While Johnson and Johnson’s Talcum Powder Bankruptcy has apparently failed (as of January 30, 2023), many other bankruptcy and personal injury/mass tort cases remain. What does that mean for liens and subrogation? Not much. First, remember that when we use the term “lien,” we are using an adopted, legally incomplete term. We’re generally…
Read MoreMASSIVE 60% Reduction of ERISA Lien
A Michigan plaintiff was badly injured on the job and suffered severe burns. His treatment led to a $94,798 ERISA lien, which would have left him just over $10,000 from his settlement. Marcy Spitz, Esq., Partner at MASSIVE, explained to the lienholder the case combined the plaintiff’s injury claim and his family’s loss of…
Read MoreRyan Weiner, Esq., New MTVA President: Focus for New Year
MASSIVE: Medical and Subrogation Specialists is a founding member of the Mass Tort Vendor Association (MTVA). The MTVA’s purpose is to set vendor standards for “Best Practices” within the mass tort legal community based on ethical ideals and practices that will elevate the quality of client services, distinguish members to existing and potential clients, and…
Read MoreConnect with Us at the AAJ 2023 Winter Convention
The 2023 AAJ Winter Convention is February 4-7 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and will be here before you know it! MASSIVE is excited to co-sponsor the Tort Bankruptcy Litigation Group with Rebuttal. This group is right up our alley since we’ve been selected as the exclusive lien resolution…
Read MoreTodd Franklin Presenting at Lake County Board of Commissioners’ Workers’ Comp Seminar
MASSIVE’s CEO, Todd Franklin, will be presenting at the Lake County Board of Commissioners’ 7th Annual Workers’ Compensation Seminar in Crown Point, Indiana on Friday, December 9 at 11:30 a.m. CST. Key content to be examined includes: Laws and Regulations Behind MSAs Version 3.6 Update LMSA Requirements: A Technical Review What Does CMS’ Proposed…
Read MoreMichigan Plaintiff’s Private Lien Waived
A Michigan woman sustained multiple injuries from a motor vehicle accident. Blue Cross Blue Shield alleged a $33,256 lien against the settlement. One of MASSIVE’s experts, John Buford, Single Event Lead Attorney, performed a detailed review of the plan language to determine BCBS’s legal right to any settlement. He found that based on coordination of…
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