David vs. Goliath

Recovering addicts are a socially marginalized group. Some recovering from opiate addiction have relied on Suboxone sublingual strips to help aid their recovery. However, Suboxone sublingual strips have been linked to tooth decay and other dental problems.

In this episode of David v. Goliath, Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe of Dolman Law Group discuss ongoing developments in the Suboxone tooth decay/tooth loss lawsuit. Specifically, Matt ...

Many baby food brands have been shown to contain unacceptably high amounts of lead, arsenic, and other dangerous heavy metals. But how does a parent know whether toxic baby food may be linked to their child’s neurodevelopmental disorder, like autism?

In this episode of David v. Goliath, Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe of Dolman Law Group discuss ongoing developments in toxic baby food litigation. Specifically, Matt and Stan discuss challe...

Certain cow-based milk formulas can be dangerous to premature babies. There’s a significant percentage of babies that suffer from NEC, a severe condition with a 50-50 mortality rate, after drinking the formulas. There’s ongoing litigation against the makers of these formulas as a result.

In this episode of David vs. Goliath, host Matt Dolman welcomes Brett Turnbull, a top trial attorney, to discuss the NEC Baby Formula litigation. B...

Did you undergo in vitro fertilization during early November to mid-December of 2023? If that process failed, you may have been a victim of the contaminated in vitro fertilization solution manufactured by CooperSurgical.

In this episode of David vs. Goliath, host Stan Gipe welcomes trial attorney Michael Rose to discuss the issues with CooperSurgical's in vitro fertilization (IVF) product and the impact on couples and families.

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The surge in popularity of Ozempic, and similar drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, has skyrocketed. But it isn’t just the monetary price tag that’s high. Along with the seemingly magic weight loss, comes a host of reports of medical problems. 

In this episode of David v. Goliath, hosts Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe discuss claims involving Ozempic. Originally designed for individuals with type 2 diabetes, Ozempic has taken off for ...

Someone who is recovering from drug addiction is trying to get back on their feet.  But what if the medication that is supposed to help is causing problems? 

In this episode of David v. Goliath, hosts Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe discuss the newest emerging mass tort relating to the use of Suboxone, a medication commonly prescribed to individuals with opioid addiction to help them get off of opiates. Recent findings show that...

The information we currently know about the brain is just the tip of the iceberg. This fact, along with the complex nature of brain injuries, makes trying traumatic brain injury cases especially challenging.  

In this episode of David v. Goliath, host Stan Gipe is joined by Keith Fuicelli, founding partner of the Colorado personal injury law firm, Fuicelli & Lee. Keith is an attorney who represents clients in a variety...

Safety certifications ensure that products have undergone rigorous testing. This is especially important when it comes to children’s products. However, not all products are subject to the same vetting process, if at all.

In this episode of David v. Goliath, host Stan Gipe is joined by Ed Ciarimboli, an attorney who specializes in products liability cases as they relate to children's products. With Christmas fast approaching, and gif...

Moving from military life to civilian life can be difficult, especially if a veteran is dealing with a service-connected injury. Resources are available to ease the transition, but in typical government fashion, obtaining VA disability benefits often involves a maze of rules, intricate procedures, and bureaucratic red tape.

In this episode of David v. Goliath, hosts Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe are joined by Michael Hoffman, a VA Accre...

No one wonders how to get an attorney if they get into an auto accident, but when someone has a business contract issue and can’t afford to litigate, it can feel like the walls are closing in.

In this episode of David v. Goliath, hosts Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe are joined by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania litigator Brendan Lupetin. Brendan discusses his experiences in both medical malpractice and business litigation, going in depth on con...

“Our inventory means nothing to a bank.” Banks won’t lend money for personal injury or other single-event cases, so lawyers and clients need to secure funding elsewhere.

In this episode of The David vs. Goliath Podcast, host Matt Dolman welcomes Casey Gard, the managing partner of Gard Family Office LLC, a litigation finance firm focusing on high-value personal injury litigation. By funding litigation–including hiring expert witness...

How can an attorney fund a case? When a personal injury attorney files suit against an insurance company giant, they often don’t have the same resources as the companies they are going up against. However, private equity gives these attorneys the power to level the playing field.

There are ethical considerations though. Who controls the case? Does the lawyer listen to their client or the lender? Although the lender is giving the mon...

“I think the general public has been bamboozled by this tort reform.” Contrary to popular belief, juries are not awarding unmerited “nuclear” verdicts in Florida, so recent tort reform legislation may be doing more harm than good.

In this episode of The David vs. Goliath Podcast, hosts Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe welcome Fort Lauderdale trial lawyer Anthony Russo Jr. to discuss the drawbacks of the recent tort reform legislation in Fl...

The public often has a negative perception of attorneys, especially plaintiffs attorneys. What many don’t know is the crucial role plaintiffs attorneys play in championing the rights of everyday people, often against incredible odds.

In this episode of The David vs. Goliath Podcast, Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe welcome Marcus Susen, of Susen Law Group, where they discuss the legal intricacies of mass tort cases, the challenges plaintif...

Ever wondered how to combat the fake online reviews?

In this episode of the David vs. Goliath Podcast, Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe welcome Curtis Boyd, founder of The Transparency Company, to discuss the power of online reviews and how his company is helping to combat illegitimate reviews.

Curtis explains the different types of fake reviews, how businesses can be negatively impacted by them, the process of identifying and addressing fa...

In this week’s episode, hosts Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe discuss that changes to Florida's insurance laws primarily benefit insurance companies at the expense of consumers. The legislation was criticized for allowing companies to escape corporate negligence and shifting the burden to consumers and businesses.

The bill was sold as a benefit to consumers despite lacking language that would lead to reduced insurance premiums. Rather, th...

In this week’s episode, hosts Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe share valuable insights into navigating the complexities of tort law and insurance coverage. 

We discuss the distinctions between intentional torts and negligence, focusing on the insurance coverage implications for each. Intentional torts occur when someone purposely causes harm. Negligence arises from unintentional harm due to careless actions.

Florida law doesn’t provide...

Florida's HB 837, the new tort reform bill signed by Governor DeSantis, contains sweeping limits on lawsuits and is likely to have detrimental consequences for accident and injury victims in Florida. While it may appear reasonable to those outside the legal profession, Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe are here to debunk common misconceptions and reveal the true impact of this bill on accident victims in Florida.

Initially aimed at addressi...

The landscape of legal marketing is evolving rapidly. You can no longer rely solely on word-of-mouth referrals if you want to scale your practice. How do you craft a legal marketing strategy that targets your specific audience?

Invest in the areas where your potential clients are. In 2023, this means putting your marketing dollars into social media. This is an essential step to connecting with others, getting in front of potential c...