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Motley Rice LLCMember
John David Hurst
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John David Hurst

4.6
30 reviews

50 Clay Street, Suite 1, Morgantown, WV 26501

Asbestos Exposure, Medical Device Lawsuits and Toxic Exposure

About John David Hurst

John Hurst is dedicated to holding corporations accountable for their impact on individuals and society. He focuses his practice on developing and executing case strategies in toxic tort, occupational disease, public nuisance, catastrophic injury and product liability litigation.

John represents workers and their family members injured by occupational, environmental or household exposure to asbestos, including numerous mesothelioma victims. A central member of the West Virginia team, he also manages large, complex multi-party litigation and works extensively in federal, state, and bankruptcy court at both trial and appellate levels. In 2014, John was a key member of a trial team that obtained a compensatory and punitive damages verdict in Massachusetts federal court against a manufacturer of asbestos-containing fireproofing. He represents clients with FELA claims against their railroad employers and merchant mariners with Jones Act claims against their shipowner employers.

Recognized as an AV rated attorney Martindale-Hubbell, John’s experience goes beyond occupational disease litigation. He represents state and local governments with public nuisance claims related to the excessive distribution and dispensing of drugs contributing to the opioid crisis. John brought his knowledge of toxic tort cases to the East Palestine litigation against Norfolk Southern, stemming from the train derailment and toxic chemical spill on Feb. 3, 2023, specifically assisting with property damage claims. He also represented victims of a 2009 explosion at the ConAgra facility in Garner, N.C., and negotiated the resolution of those claims against industrial contractors.

John published the first academic analysis of credit counseling agencies, “Protecting Consumers from Consumer Credit Counseling,” 9 N.C. Banking Inst. 159 (2005), and co-authored “Premises Liability Update: Employee Cases,” for Emerging Trends in Asbestos Litigation, (March 9-11, 2009), and “The Changing Landscape of Single Sex Education,” School Law Bulletin (2006).

Awards, Accolades & Recognitions

Super Lawyers

2014-2021 West Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Stars list
Personal injury - general: plaintiff; Personal injury - products: plaintiff; Class action/mass torts: plaintiff

Blog Posts

September 24, 2020

Mesothelioma Awareness Month: Jobs you didn’t know pose a risk Causes, Not Just Cases

by: John D. Hurst

September 18, 2017

Asbestos a hidden danger left behind in hurricanes’ wake Causes, Not Just Cases

by: John D. Hurst

News

August 5, 2016

Joe Rice Co-Chairs annual Perrin Asbestos Litigation Conference for 7th consecutive year

by: Motley Rice

February 29, 2016

FDA takes action on Essure permanent birth control procedure

by: Motley Rice

 

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Champion Badge Gold

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Champion Badge Platinum

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John David Hurst got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

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    • Asbestos Exposure
    • Medical Device Lawsuits
    • Toxic Exposure

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Motley Rice LLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Casework: Shipyard Asbestos Exposure Lawsuit: Shipyard asbestos exposure lawsuits seek compensation for workers who developed asbestos-related occupational illnesses.
    Asbestos Exposure
    Active Case
    East Palestine Train Derailment: Learn more about the Norfolk Southern Derailment, what caused it
    the hazardous materials released.
    Toxic Exposure Transportation Accident Lawsuits
    Active Case
    Asbestos Products: Asbestos products include building materials, automotive, fireproofing/fire-resistant
    beauty products
    Asbestos Exposure Toxic Exposure
    Active Case
    Asbestos-Related Diseases: Asbestos-related diseases include severe conditions, such as mesothelioma, lung cancer
    asbestosis
    Asbestos Exposure
    Active Case
    Asbestos in Canada: Learn about asbestos in Canada
    how you can seek compensation for asbestos-related diseases.
    Asbestos Exposure
    Active Case
    Household Exposure to Asbestos: Household asbestos exposure may cause serious illnesses. Learn about dealing with asbestos in your home.
    Asbestos Exposure
    Active Case
    Secondh
    Asbestos Exposure: Secondh
    asbestos exposure may lead to mesothelioma
    other diseases. Learn more here.
    Toxic Exposure Asbestos Exposure
    Active Case
    Bard Hernia Mesh Lawsuit: Bard hernia mesh has been linked to thous
    s of injuries. Those injured may file Bard hernia mesh lawsuits.
    Medical Device Lawsuits
    Active Case
    Silicosis Lawsuit: Silicosis is an incurable lung disease that inhaling silica dust may cause. See why victims are filing suits.
    Toxic Exposure
    Active Case
    Flavoring Chemical Lawsuits: Toxic Exposure
    Flavoring chemicals provide pleasant aromas
    tastes to consumer products, but when inhaled by workers
    consumers, they may cause serious lung diseases
    in certain cases, may be fatal.
    Essure Lawsuit: Medical Device Lawsuits Women's Health Lawsuits
    When you chose to undergo a permanent birth control procedure, you likely do so in full faith that it will result in a safe
    effective means of preventing pregnancy. The Essure permanent birth control procedure has been linked to...
    MARDOC: Asbestos Exposure
    MDL 875, In re Asbestos Liability Litigation, involves issues relating to personal injury damages caused by asbestos products
    has included more than 100,000 cases
    up to 10 million claims, including l
    -based
    maritime...
  • Additional Links
    https://www.motleyrice.com/attorneys/john-d-hurst

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    North Carolina
    Pennsylvania
    2008, West Virginia
    South Carolina
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina, Northern District of Ohio, District of South Carolina, and the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
    Memberships

    Associations

    American Association for Justice

    West Virginia Association for Justice

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of North Carolina, School of Law
    Class of 2006
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
    Class of 2002
    B.A.
    highest distinction

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4.6
30 reviews

50 Clay Street, Suite 1Morgantown, WV 26501U.S.A.

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    Yes, John David Hurst is admitted to practice in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and West Virginia.
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    John David Hurst attended University of North Carolina, School of Law.
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    Motley Rice LLC was established in 2003.

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