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Judge Refers Hagens Berman for Fraudulent Practices Investigation
12/18/2025
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Story summary
- A federal judge referred the law firm Hagens Berman to the Department of Justice for potential unlawful conduct after a special master found fraudulent practices and discovery obstruction.
- Judge Paul Diamond issued the referral.
- Hagens Berman denied the allegations and sought relief from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, alleging bias.
- The firm has faced climate-litigation setbacks, including dismissals in San Francisco and New York.
