Kimberly Barone Baden

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Kimberly Barone Baden: Attorney with Motley Rice LLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

As a strong advocate for the most defenseless members of society, Kimberly Barone Baden seeks accountability and compensation for victims of corporate misconduct, medical negligence, harmful medical drugs and devices as well as environmental toxins through mass tort litigation.

Kimberly represents veterans, their families and civilians who were exposed to contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune between Aug. 1, 1953 and Dec. 31, 1987 and were subsequently diagnosed with conditions including:

Bladder Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer
Leukemia
Multiple Myeloma
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Parkinson’s Disease
Systemic Sclerosis/Scleroderma
Aplastic Anemia
Other kidney disease/end stage renal disease

She also represents children exposed in utero to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune who were born with severe birth defects.

Kimberly is no stranger to birth defect litigation. Over the years she has represented hundreds of children with birth defects allegedly caused by antidepressants, including Zoloft, Effexor and Wellbutrin; as well as Zofran which is used to prevent pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting. She previously litigated against GlaxoSmithKline in the Paxil birth defect litigation. She served as co-lead counsel for In re Zofran (Ondansetron) Products Liability Litigation MDL 2657, held a seat on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee In re Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride) Products Liability Litigation MDL 2342, and was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee for In re Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) Products Liability Litigation MDL 269. She has also managed the firm's pharmaceutical litigation regarding Crestor, Lipitor, Actos, Risperdal, incretin mimetics, and dialysis products GranuFlo Powder and NaturaLyte Liquid acid concentrates.

Kimberly also represents elderly victims of abuse and neglect, litigating cases against nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Kimberly has spoken at numerous seminars, legal gatherings, CLEs and conferences across the U.S., including the American Association for Justice, Mass Torts Made Perfect and the National Business Institute. She has addressed a broad range of topics related to pharmaceutical drugs and elder law litigation, focusing on MDL procedures, birth defects, nursing home litigation, discovery, trial strategy and mediation. Kimberly is the former chair of the American Association for Justice’s Section on Toxic, Environmental and Pharmaceutical Torts.

Prior to joining Motley Rice, Kimberly worked on the Fen-Phen diet drug litigation and served as an attorney with the California District Attorney's Office in San Diego. Kimberly is recognized as an AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell. She also proudly serves on the Board for Camp Happy Days, which offers support, encouragement and year-round programs, special events and access to crisis resources to children diagnosed with cancer and their families.

Awards, Accolades & Recognitions

Best Lawyers

Charleston, S.C.
2020-2026 Personal injury litigation - plaintiffs

2021-2026 Product Liability Litigation - plaintiffs

Lawdragon

2020-2025 Lawdragon 500 Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
Consumer Fraud, Personal Injury

Super Lawyers

2013-2014 South Carolina Rising Stars list - Personal injury products: plaintiff; elder law

ALM Southeastern Legal Awards

2023 Best Mentor list

Blog Posts

January 8, 2026

Think you know about diabetes? Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Kimberly Barone Baden

April 13, 2020

Nursing home patients dependent on others to protect them from COVID-19 Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Kimberly Barone Baden

May 16, 2016

An Anonymous Poem for National Nursing Home Week Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Kimberly Barone Baden

News

April 28, 2025

The history and legacy of Workers’ Memorial Day

by:
M. Nolan Webb

August 26, 2024

51 Motley Rice attorneys listed in 2025 Best Lawyers in America guide

by: Motley Rice

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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Consumer Fraud Protection
  • Diabetes Lawsuit
  • Medical Devices
  • Medical Drugs
  • Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
  • Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
  • Toxic Exposure
  • Women's Health Lawsuits

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Clemson University, B.A., cum laude, 1996
Law School Attended:
California Western School of Law, J.D., 1999
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
2000, California; 2001, South Carolina; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Central, Northern and Southern Districts of California and District of South Carolina
Memberships:

Associations

•American Association for Justice, Treasurer - Section on Toxic, Environmental and Pharmaceutical torts
•American Bar Association
•South Carolina Association for Justice

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; Dupixent Lawsuit: Learn about the developing Dupixent lawsuits, allegations of cancer risks like cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and how patients can seek compensation; Medical Drugs; Active Case; Bard Hernia Mesh Lawsuit: Bard hernia mesh has been linked to thousands of injuries. Those injured may file Bard hernia mesh lawsuits.; Medical Device 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; Camp Lejeune Lawsuit: Camp Lejeune water contamination put residents at risk for disease. Learn about Camp Lejeune lawsuits.; Toxic Exposure; Active Case; Birth Defect Lawsuits: Certain exposures during pregnancy may cause birth defects. Learn about birth defect lawsuits.; Women's Health Lawsuits; Active Case; Artificial Tears Lawsuit: Medical Drugs; A voluntary nationwide recall was issued for EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops at the recommendation of the FDA due to suspected bacterial contamination.; CPAP, Bi-Level PAP & Ventilator Lawsuit: Medical Device Lawsuits; Millions of people rely on CPAP, Bi-Level PAP and other mechanical breathing aids to treat sleep apnea. Unbeknownst to some, the machine they need in order to breathe may actually be releasing dangerous toxins and particles that they...; Xeljanz, Olumiant, Rinvoq Lawsuits (JAK Inhibitors): Medical Drugs; Lawsuits were filed by people who developed blood clots, a serious heart related problem, or cancer after taking Xeljanz, or if a loved one died from complications allegedly caused by the drug.; Elmiron Vision Loss Lawsuit: Medical Drugs; People taking Elmiron, seeking relief from the pain and discomfort caused by IC, have reported experiencing unexpected complications, including a newly discovered, progressive eye disease that may result in permanent vision loss.; GranuFlo and NaturaLyte: Medical Device Lawsuits; The use of GranuFlo powder and NaturaLyte liquid acid concentrates have been linked to complications including heart attack, irregular heartbeat and sudden cardiac death.; Zoloft Lawsuit: Medical Drugs; The use of antidepressant medication Zoloft may be linked to serious and potentially fatal birth defects when taken during pregnancy.
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4.8/5.0 (11 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

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    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0
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