The Leann Yammarino case is a chilling reminder that sexual abuse can come from the very adults families are told to trust most: the parents, volunteers, and authority figures embedded in their children’s daily lives. When a cheer mom is sentenced to more than two...
The recent ByHeart baby formula recall has sent shockwaves through the nation, leaving parents, caregivers, and industry experts grappling with questions about infant safety, corporate responsibility, and what comes next. As an organic baby formula company that built...
HILLARY NAPPI JOINS THE AWKO LEGAL NETWORK TO LEAD AWK SURVIVOR ADVOCATE ATTORNEYS IN NEW YORK NEW YORK – The Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Legal Network announced that Hillary M. Nappi, a nationally recognized advocate for survivors of sexual assault, has...
AWKO stands with Southern California wildfire survivors like Altadena resident Luis Cazares, whose story was recently featured in Newsweek. After the January wildfires, Luis was relieved to find his home still standing—only to discover it was contaminated by toxic...
ASHEVILLE - Nineteen years old and stationed on the Syrian border in Iraq amid the Global War on Terrorism, Lance Cpl. Kevin Rumley could feel improvised explosive devices shake the earth beneath him every day. Raised in a Virginia military family and eager for...
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has delivered a groundbreaking decision for Southern California homeowners impacted by SoCal wildfires. Judge Stuart Rice ruled that the California FAIR Plan Association’s policy for handling smoke damage claims is illegal and...
A federal judge has ruled that Iran is liable for more than $573 million in damages to U.S. troops and their families for injuries and deaths caused by terrorist attacks in Iraq. The court found that Iranian support—including funding, weapons, and training—directly...
AWKO is proud to stand with Staff Sgt. Kurt Taito of Wahiawā and over 400 other U.S. veterans and families who have achieved a groundbreaking legal victory against the Islamic Republic of Iran. In a recent ruling, a U.S. District Court found Iran liable for supporting...
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a complex, inherited blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, with a particularly high prevalence among individuals of African, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and South Asian descent. Despite its global impact, sickle cell...
Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz (AWKO) is proud to announce a historic legal victory for American servicemembers and their families. On May 30, 2025, a federal court in Washington, D.C., awarded over $573+ million in total damages to victims and families...
Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz PLLC (AWKO), in partnership with Bradley/Grombacher LLP, has filed a landmark class action lawsuit against Southern California Edison (SCE) on behalf of children and families exposed to hazardous lead and asbestos contamination...
In recent months, two significant burn injury cases have highlighted the dangers associated with hot beverages and the importance of corporate responsibility in ensuring customer safety. These incidents involve Starbucks and...
