Mass Tort Tragedy: the FIU Bridge Collapse with Christos Lagos

<p>Christos Lagos has been the co-managing partner of Lagos & Priovolos PLLC since 2014 when he and John Priovolos formed the firm. Christos, who has over 23 years of legal experience, heads the firm's civil litigation division. His primary focus is on claims that involve substantial losses arising out of construction negligence, unsafe premises, automobile and trucking accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, negligence, defective products, insurance claims, and other civil disputes. </p> <p>Christos is a seasoned and accomplished trial lawyer with an exceptional track record of success handling high-profile litigation. His experience as lead counsel in numerous jury trials has proven invaluable in the guidance and expertise he offers his clients. He has obtained several multi-million dollar settlements, judgments, and jury verdicts and is a standing member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. In total, Christos has helped recover over $150 Million for those whose lives have been harmed by the wrongdoing of others. </p> <p>Over the last 20 years, Christos has successfully litigated against insurance companies, construction and engineering firms, major consumer product and automobile manufacturers, property owners, health care providers, trucking and transportation companies, and other entities and corporations. Christos holds a Certificate in Mass-Tort Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) from the Bolch Judicial Institute at Duke Law School. Throughout his career, Christos has handled several notable landmark cases. Notably, Christos filed the first wrongful death lawsuit for the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_International_University_pedestrian_bridge_collapse" rel="noopener" target="_blank">tragic bridge collapse</a> that occurred at Florida International University. Twenty personal injury and wrongful death cases were consolidated against twenty-eight defendants involving over 100 lawyers.  Christos served as Liaison Counsel and was a lead attorney in this consolidated action. On behalf of all plaintiffs' counsel, Christos conducted numerous presentations and led global settlement negotiations resulting in the creation of a trust for the benefit of the bridge collapse victims in the amount of $102.75 Million from twenty-five defendants. </p> <p>Judge Jennifer D. Bailey, Administrative Judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade County, who presided over the FIU bridge collapse litigation, had this to say about him: </p> <p><em>"Everyone should be extraordinarily grateful for Mr. Lagos's service as the lead court liaison. A significant portion of why this case has moved as efficiently as it has is because he stepped up to do this."<br /></em><br />  - <strong>Honorable Judge Jennifer D. Bailey</strong><br /> Administrative Judge, Circuit Civil Division<br /> Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida in and for Miami-Dade County</p> <p>To view news clips and statements from Judge Bailey and other counsel involved in the FIU bridge collapse litigation, click <a href="https://vimeo.com/694264408/f5251ce891" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. </p> <p>Read more about Christos <a href="http://www.lpesq.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. And connect with him on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoslagos/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. </p> <p>Remember to subscribe and follow us on social media…</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-tort-news">https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-tort-news</a></p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/masstortnewsorg">https://www.twitter.com/masstortnewsorg</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/masstortnews.org">https://www.facebook.com/masstortnews.org</a></p>