Josey M. Richards

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Biography

Josey Richards represents clients in litigation alleging corporate negligence involving medications and medical devices, crime victims, technology and toxic exposure.

Josey is part of a team representing farmers and agricultural workers who developed neurological problems after being exposed to the herbicide Paraquat. She also contributes to the Motley Rice GLP-1 RA litigation team representing clients alleging harm from the diabetes and weight loss medications. Additionally, Josey litigates against social media companies that are accused of building addictive platforms that target children and teenage users.

While completing her legal studies, Josey gained experience as a law clerk at four law firms based in Pennsylvania where she supported various medical litigations including medical malpractice, general personal injury, and professional liability claims. Her prior professional experience as a research assistant on several health-related research studies inform her work for medical litigation plaintiffs.

Josey is an avid distance runner, having completed the Philadelphia Half Marathon in 2023.

Blog Posts

January 8, 2026

Think you know about diabetes? Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Kimberly Barone Baden

December 5, 2018

Spike in drug recalls warrant the question: How can medications be made safer? Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Carmen S. Scott

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May 19, 2025

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April 28, 2025

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Diabetes Lawsuit
  • Medical Devices
  • Personal Injury Lawsuits
  • Technology and Media
  • Toxic Exposure

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Texas Christian University, B.S., 2016
Law School Attended:
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, J.D., 2023
Year of First Admission:
2024
Admission:
2024, Pennsylvania
Memberships:

Philadelphia Bar Association; Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association.

Reported Cases:
Casework: East Palestine Train Derailment: Learn more about the Norfolk Southern Derailment, what caused it and the hazardous materials released.; Toxic Exposure Transportation Accident Lawsuits; Active Case; Wrongful Death Lawsuits: Survivors can seek compensation for a loved one's fatal injury. Learn more about wrongful death lawsuits; Personal Injury Lawsuits; Active Case; Olympus Endoscope Recall Lawsuit: Learn more about endoscope accessory recall, model MAJ-891, due to risk of contamination.; Medical Device Lawsuits; Active Case; Paraquat Lawsuit: Paraquat lawsuits against manufacturers allege that exposure to the herbicide paraquat may lead to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.; Toxic Exposure; Active Case
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1001555488

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