Schlichter Bogard

Schlichter Bogard A nationally recognized trial firm that pursues justice for those harmed by wrongdoing. We are a leading, nationally recognized plaintiffs’ trial firm.

We seek justice for individuals harmed by corporate wrongdoing. Over more than three decades, we have been repeatedly recognized as pioneers by courts and in the national press for pursuing justice on behalf of people injured by a range of harms. The groundbreaking results we have obtained, including in scores of trial victories, have made America’s workplaces and products safer, and have helped p

rotect the financial assets of hundreds of thousands of Americans. In approximately the last decade alone, we have obtained relief on behalf of individuals that has been valued at more than $1.5 billion. And the cases we have brought have prompted industry-wide fee reductions that have been estimated to save investors more than $2 billion annually. Our work has been repeatedly profiled and recognized; among other things, it has been called “pioneer[ing],” “tireless,” and “historic.” And our trial firm has been labeled “elite” and among the leaders of the plaintiffs’ bar.

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Both Pope Leo XIV and Peruvian Cardinal Pedro Barreto have recognized Schlichter Bogard following the Firm’s $150 millio...
09/01/2026

Both Pope Leo XIV and Peruvian Cardinal Pedro Barreto have recognized Schlichter Bogard following the Firm’s $150 million settlement on behalf of 1,373 Peruvian children and young adults who alleged injuries resulting from environmental contamination near the La Oroya smelter.

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Schlichter Bogard receives recognition from Pope Leo XIV and Cardinal Pedro Barreto for its work in 19-year lead poisoning case on behalf of Peruvian children and young adults.

Various media outlets have reported on a proposed $48 million settlement in litigation brought by Schlichter Bogard on b...
08/07/2026

Various media outlets have reported on a proposed $48 million settlement in litigation brought by Schlichter Bogard on behalf of participants in the ADP TotalSource Retirement Savings Plan.

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Schlichter Bogard has obtained a proposed $48 million settlement in ADP 401(k) litigation brought on behalf of retirement plan participants.

The Times of London has reported on a biometric data privacy lawsuit against Apple brought by Schlichter Bogard on behal...
08/05/2026

The Times of London has reported on a biometric data privacy lawsuit against Apple brought by Schlichter Bogard on behalf of Illinois citizens. The lawsuit alleges that Apple’s facial-recognition technology creates biologically unique “faceprints” of individuals, including children, who appear in users’ photo libraries, and stores those faceprints on cloud-based servers, without informing users or obtaining user consent.

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The Times of London reports on biometric data privacy action against Apple brought by Schlichter Bogard.

As reported by Law360, a federal judge in Pennsylvania has allowed a proposed class action led by Schlichter Bogard agai...
08/03/2026

As reported by Law360, a federal judge in Pennsylvania has allowed a proposed class action led by Schlichter Bogard against Cigna to proceed, rejecting the company’s efforts to dismiss most claims alleging that insureds’ protected health information was unlawfully disclosed through tracking technology embedded in Cigna’s online portals.

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Schlichter Bogard advances privacy claims against Cigna over alleged unlawful health data disclosures, with court allowing key class action claims to proceed.

Schlichter Bogard Co-Managing Partner Jerry Schlichter was featured in a Law360 interview discussing the evolution of ER...
07/22/2026

Schlichter Bogard Co-Managing Partner Jerry Schlichter was featured in a Law360 interview discussing the evolution of ERISA litigation, recent developments in retirement plan cases, and the fiduciary obligations owed to workers and retirees.

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Law360 features Jerry Schlichter discussing ERISA litigation, retirement plan litigation trends, and recent Schlichter Bogard successes.

Schlichter Bogard is pleased to announce the release of our Summer 2026 Railroad Injury newsletter exclusively covering ...
07/01/2026

Schlichter Bogard is pleased to announce the release of our Summer 2026 Railroad Injury newsletter exclusively covering railroad-related topics.

In this issue, we discuss FRA safety data, the risk new technologies pose to injured railroaders, and the differences between FELA and workers’ compensation.

This issue of Schlichter Bogard’s Railroad Injury Newsletter can be accessed on our website by clicking the link below.

This issue of the Railroad Injury Newsletter discusses FRA safety data, the risk new technologies pose to injured railroaders, and the differences between FELA and workers’ compensation.

As reported by several media outlets, Schlichter Bogard has secured a landmark $150 million settlement on behalf of more...
06/25/2026

As reported by several media outlets, Schlichter Bogard has secured a landmark $150 million settlement on behalf of more than 1,300 plaintiffs in one of the longest-running toxic exposure cases litigated in U.S. courts.

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Schlichter Bogard secures landmark $150M settlement for Peruvian plaintiffs in Doe Run lead poisoning case, resolving long-running toxic exposure litigation.

Chambers and Partners has once again selected Schlichter Bogard as a leading law firm for 2026, awarding the Firm its hi...
06/12/2026

Chambers and Partners has once again selected Schlichter Bogard as a leading law firm for 2026, awarding the Firm its highest “Band 1” ranking for both national ERISA law firms and Missouri plaintiffs’ firms.

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Schlichter Bogard earns top Chambers rankings for 2026, including Band 1 honors, recognizing its leadership in complex litigation and ERISA work nationwide.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch featured Schlichter Bogard in an article concerning an upcoming federal trial involving clai...
06/11/2026

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch featured Schlichter Bogard in an article concerning an upcoming federal trial involving claims that a Peruvian smelter exposed local residents to toxic substances.

Co-Managing Partner Jerry Schlichter emphasized that, “after 18 years of resistance … the first of these children, who are now young adults, will finally have their day in court.”

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Schlichter Bogard highlighted in coverage of landmark Peru smelter litigation as long-running case advances to first U.S. jury trial involving toxic exposure claims.

As reported by Law360, a U.S. District Judge has certified a class of Illinois residents in a lawsuit alleging that Appl...
06/11/2026

As reported by Law360, a U.S. District Judge has certified a class of Illinois residents in a lawsuit alleging that Apple Inc. violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The plaintiffs are represented by Schlichter Bogard, which was appointed as class counsel.

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Schlichter Bogard represents certified class in Apple biometric privacy case involving alleged BIPA violations tied to facial recognition in Photos app.

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