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Changes in Medical Causation Reduces Injustice to Injured Plaintiffs

California recently enacted Evidence Code section 801.1 which holds all testifying doctors to the same standard for the basis of their opinions as to cause of injury. Plaintiff has the burden of proof to establish that Plaintiff’s injuries were caused by the Defendant’s conduct to a reasonable degree of medical certainty, which generally translates more likely true than not. Doctors…

December 14, 2025The Brandi Law Firm

Peloton Recalls Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

On November 6, 2025, Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 833,000 Peloton Original Series Bike+ Model PL02. (www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Peloton-Recalls-Original-Series-Bike-Exercise-Bikes-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards.) This recall involves Peloton Original Series Bike+ units, with model number PL02 and serial numbers beginning with the letter “T” due to a hazard involving the bike’s seat post assembly which can break during use, […]

November 11, 2025The Brandi Law Firm

Casely Power Pod Fire/ Recalls

Our office is currently representing a woman whose Casely Power Pod exploded while she was using her phone resulting in serious injuries. The Casely Power Pod 5000mAh portable Magsafe wireless phone charger, model E33A has been recalled. Casely advised users “Immediately stop using your Casely Power pods” and gave instructions on replacement and disposal (Casely.com). […]

November 6, 2025The Brandi Law Firm

Thomas J. Brandi was on Attorney Miles Cooper podcast

Recently I was a guest on Attorney Miles Cooper podcast. If you are really bored, or have trouble sleeping, you may wish to watch the You tube video or listen to the audio. Here are both segments. YouTube: https://youtu.be/DwCO1R2nuOg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VSTEVNK8DTlyaHLtXXj6B?si=VfvULSOPQJq9ZB9bWmWdKg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thomas-j-brandi-on-dalkon-shield-and-empathy-in-law/id1679622653?i=1000665014398 Here are the links to Part II of the Coopers’ Code […]

October 10, 2024The Brandi Law Firm

Thomas Brandi Again Named to 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers

“These are the lawyers you need when the locusts come.” – Lawdragon On February 23, 2024, Lawdragon released the names of the 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America. Once again, Tom Brandi is on the list. He has been named to it each year since the list was created in 2007 to highlight attorneys […]

March 22, 2024The Brandi Law Firm

Five Brandi Law Firm Lawyers Named to Super Lawyers 2018

Dan Dell’Osso, Casey Kaufman, Brian Malloy, Jason Freidman and Thomas Brandi were 2018 selections to the Super Lawyers of Northern California. All except Friedman have been Super Lawyers on multiple occasions. Jason Friedman was named for the first time and received recognition as a Rising Star. Thomas Brandi was once again named to the Top […]

September 17, 2018The Brandi Law Firm

Apple Admits to Slowing Performance of Older iPhone Models

Watch out the next time your iPhone asks if you want to update the iOS! There may be a surprise inside that is not a new feature. People with the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE, 7, and 7 Plus have been surprised with Apple’s recent operating system updates by what was inside. […]

December 23, 2017The Brandi Law Firm

Wine Country Fires Destroy Homes, Families, and Dreams

As the fires spread all over Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino, uncertainty and anxiety followed by horror or elation gripped many. As the fires spread many fled for their lives. Parents grabbed children, jumped into vehicles, and outraced flames to safety. Others were less fortunate and never made it out of their homes. Many were evacuated […]

October 20, 2017The Brandi Law Firm

Thomas Brandi and Jason Friedman Nominated for Trial Lawyers of the Year

The San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association have announced the four cases and their lawyers who are nominated for the SFTLA Trial Lawyer of the Year. Noteworthy trial verdicts are submitted to the organizations’ Board of Directors, who reduce the list to four finalists. Included in the list are Thomas Brandi and Jason Friedman of The […]

March 3, 2017The Brandi Law Firm

Saying Goodbye to a Special Colleague

Since 1992 when we formed The Brandi Law Firm, our practice has concentrated on helping people who are the victims of defective products, unsafe drugs, negligence, and corporate wrongdoing. In those years, we have had an opportunity to represent numerous people in California and throughout the United States. One of the things we do for […]

November 16, 2016The Brandi Law Firm

Thomas J. Brandi Named to California State Bar’s Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame

Thomas Brandi is the 2016 inductee into the State Bar of California’s Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. Since the mid-1990s, the Litigation section of the State Bar has inducted one or more attorneys who have excelled as trial lawyers and whose careers exemplify the highest of values and professional attainment. Past recipients include Justice Clinton […]

October 21, 2016The Brandi Law Firm

Is there a Link Between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer?

Recently, there has been increasing medical evidence that suggests that women should not use talcum powder as an intimate hygiene substance because of its links to ovarian cancer. As early as 1971, scientists suggested that there may be a connection with using talcum powder as a hygienic cleanser. Researchers believed that talc particles could enter […]

August 22, 2016The Brandi Law Firm

San Mateo Jury Holds State Accountable for a Dangerous Condition on SR 1

The Brandi Law Firm is pleased to announce that Thomas J. Brandi and Jason Friedman obtained a verdict in San Mateo County on behalf of a young San Franciscan woman against the State of California on May 2, 2016 after three full days of deliberation and 25 days of trial. The verdict allocated fault against […]

May 4, 2016The Brandi Law Firm

Thomas Brandi and Daniel Dell’Osso Nominated by SFTLA for Trial Lawyers of the Year

The San Francisco Trial Lawyers Annual Trial Lawyer of the Year awards dinner will be held on April 7, 2016. Among this year’s four finalists are Dan Dell’Osso and Tom Brandi for their work in a recent matter where a Santa Clara jury awarded $26 million to our client for the injuries she sustained as result […]

March 28, 2016The Brandi Law Firm

Court Rejects Sealing Settlement for Discharged Employees Who Claimed They Were Fired for Joining Earlier Suit

It is all too common when a corporate defendant settles a case a great deal of effort is made to preclude the public from knowing what happened. In some instances valid concerns about trade secrets or competitive advantages justify sealing settlements. However, all too often large corporations seek to conceal their misconduct that leads to […]

January 7, 2016The Brandi Law Firm

Thomas J. Brandi Named to Top 25 Plaintiff Lawyers in California in Daily Journal Inaugural List

On July 15, 2015, Thomas J. Brandi was named to the Top 25 Plaintiff Lawyers in California by the San Francisco and Los Angeles Daily Journal, the legal newspaper for northern and southern California. According to the editors, “We could have honored more, but in our opinion, these are the ones who consistently force broad […]

July 17, 2015The Brandi Law Firm

The Brandi Law Firm Obtains $26.6 Million Verdict on Behalf of Victim of State’s Negligence

On May 14, 2015, a Santa Clara Superior Court jury found in favor of our client and held the State of California responsible for her severe injuries, awarding $26.6 million dollars in damages for the care of the brain injured former Santa Clara University student. On January 21, 2011, our client was a second year […]

May 19, 2015The Brandi Law Firm

Tom Brandi Again Named to 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers Top Ten

Tom Brandi was named to the 2014 Top Ten Lawyers for Northern California for the second consecutive year. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. According to Super Lawyers, “The selection process is multi-phased and includes […]

July 21, 2014The Brandi Law Firm

Brian Malloy Honored by AAJ as a “Star” of New Lawyers Division

The American Association for Justice has a New Lawyers Division for its younger lawyers. From time to time, AAJ honors special and unique achievement nationally by recognizing the extraordinary work of what AAJ considers its rising stars. Brian Malloy of the Brandi Law Firm was recently recognized by AAJ as a New Lawyers Division “Star” […]

February 10, 2014The Brandi Law Firm

Best Lawyers Names Brandi Law Firm to Tier One Ranking

The Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers 2014 rankings were announced and The Brandi Law Firm is ranked in Tier 1 nationally for Mass Tort Litigation, and Class Actions – Plaintiffs; in Tier 1 in the metropolitan area for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – […]

August 15, 2013The Brandi Law Firm