$18.6 Million Jury Verdict: Defective Product, Mass Tort Case Involving Toxic Uniforms

Balaban & Spielberger continues to be a driving force in the ongoing mass tort litigation against Twin Hill, recently securing an $18.6 million jury verdict in the second bellwether trial on behalf of five current and former American Airlines employees who suffered serious health issues after wearing toxic uniforms. The jury found Twin Hill 90% at fault and American Airlines 10%—though the airline was not a defendant at trial—for exposing workers to formaldehyde linked to severe dermatological, respiratory, and neurological conditions. This second plaintiff victory builds on DBAS Law's success in the first bellwether trial, which earned recognition as a 2023 Top Verdict for Impact by the Daily Journal. In that case, as lead trial attorney, Daniel Balaban won nearly $1.1 million for four flight attendants similarly harmed by the defective uniforms. With over 400 additional plaintiffs awaiting trial, the most recent result marks a pivotal moment in the litigation.