Justice for Victims of Havana Syndrome with Paul Miller

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Join Rahul and Ben for their conversation with Canadian trial lawyer, Paul Miller, who shares the fascinating account of his effort to find justice for Canadian diplomats impacted by Havana Syndrome. Paul explains the mounting evidence showing that Canadian and American diplomats posted in Cuba, England, Russia, Vietnam, and China have been targeted by weapons that use microwave or similar technology that is invisible but can cause brain damage, leading to a variety of life-long injuries and symptoms. The story is somewhere between science fiction and spy novel, but much more troubling because the human victims are real people, including diplomats and their families.

About Paul Miller

https://hshlawyers.com/

“I became a personal injury lawyer because I wanted to ensure that people, when devastated by injuries had access to not only benefits and compensation, but access to the courts in order to seek out justice for injuries they have suffered.”

A dedicated advocate for people who have suffered personal injuries, Paul has 20 years of experience involving cases of defective products and medical devices and fighting for those denied justice.

Paul has proven experience with high profile cases including serving as co-counsel for Canadian Diplomats in Cuba affected by Havana Syndrome, co-counsel representing Canadian Veterans affected by Mefloquine, co-counsel representing B.C. in its class action lawsuit against opioid drug companies, co-lead counsel for the victims of the 2005 Air France crash at Toronto’s Pearson airport, and as representative for 23 Canadians involved in litigation surrounding the events of September 11, 2001.

His passion for helping those wronged by negligence led to his dedicated work on the MK Airlines Halifax Plane Crash, TVM Litigation, and presently, the Ethiopian Airline Crash, Hernia Mesh Litigation and Essure.

A Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation, Paul has been nominated twice for Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers and recognized in Best Lawyers for his work in Product Liability Litigation. He’s a past board member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (2004–2006) and a current board director with the US-based organization Public Justice.

Paul is an avid golfer. When not tirelessly working on cases or spending quality time with his wife and four children, you’ll likely see him out on the green.

Professional Success

Settlements and Verdicts

Past results are not predictive of future results and each situation is unique and requires individual and independent legal advice.

$5.55 Million*

• Fly Jamaica Flight OJ 256 Class Action settlement for passengers who suffered injuries from emergency landing
• Successful settlements in over 70 transvaginal cases (confidential settlements).
• Co-lead counsel for the victims of the August 2, 2005 Air France crash at Pearson Airport in Toronto which resulted in a settlement in excess of $20 million.
• Representative for 23 Canadians involved in litigation surrounding the events of September 11, 2001.
• Successful settlement for 6 plaintiffs who received defective cochlear ear implants.
  

Thought Leadership

Articles

• 5 Canadians that left an Ontario airport killed in small-plane crash in Nashville
• Hope Starts Here for an Endorsement From Our Client And Community Network: Voting Open for Canadian Lawyer’s Top 10 Personal Injury Boutique Firm
• Plane Crashes Aren’t the Only Cause of Airline Injuries
• December 6, 2020 – New Answers in the Havana Syndrome Investigation
• Veterans’ Advocate in the Fight of His Life
• How Your Occupation May Lead to Asbestos Exposure and A Mesothelioma Cancer Diagnosis
• The Power of Many Customized For One: Mass Torts vs. Class Actions
• Have You Been Diagnosed With Cancer After a Surgery Using Power Morcellators?
• From Air France Flight 358 Crash Victim to Personal Injury Advocate
• Fatal Shooting and Stampede at BPM Festival in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
• Prolonged Use of Baby (Talcum) Powder Linked To Ovarian Cancer
• Hernia Mesh Lawsuit: Beware of Hernia Mesh Recalls
• Do You Rely on the Synchromed II Pain Pump For Drug Delivery? Beware of Pump Failure
• Do You Rely on a St. Jude Defibrillator / Pacemaker? Beware of Battery Failure
• Secondary Asbestos Exposure: Are You At Risk of Developing An Asbestos-Related Illness?
  

Media Mentions

• Paul Miller Discusses his client’s $5M lawsuit against Ont. Government, Children’s Aid Society Alleging Years of Childhood Abuse in an Interview on CTV News
• Paul Miller Discusses a Recently Released Study On The Havana Syndrome On Global News.
• Paul Miller Discusses Taking on Out of The Box Lawsuits on The Not on Record Podcast
• Paul Miller appeared on the Not on Record Podcast to Discuss The Impact of Havana Syndrome on Canadian Diplomats
• Defective Hernia Mesh and Sepsis/Blood Poisoning, the Hernia Mesh Blog
• Defective Hernia Mesh and The ‘Epidemic’ of Complications, the Hernia Mesh Blog
• Hernia Mesh Surgeries, Defective Mesh and Disability Benefits, the Hernia Mesh Blog
• Defective Hernia Mesh and Mesh Migration, the Hernia Mesh Blog
• Defective Hernia Mesh and Hernia Recurrence After Hernia Mesh, the Hernia Mesh Blog
• Awareness Campaign Launched for Victims of Hernia Mesh in Canada, the Hernia Mesh Blog
• Defective Hernia Mesh and Fistula Formation, the Hernia Mesh Blog
• Common Types of Hernias, and Defective Hernia Mesh Side-Effects, the Hernia Mesh Blog
• Defective Inguinal Hernia Mesh and Sexual Side Effects, the Hernia Mesh Blog
• Defective Hernia Mesh and Infections, the Hernia Mesh Blog
• Defective Hernia Mesh and Chronic Pain, the Hernia Mesh Blog
  

Speaking and Teaching Engagements

• October 2, 2019 – Paul Miller to Speak at TACTIX 2019 – The Motley Rice Co-Counsel Seminar
• September 19, 2019 – Paul Miller to Speak at Veterans Mefloquine Rally
• April 29-30, 2019 – Paul Miller to Speak at The Quinism Foundation’s 2019 Annual Meeting
• June 9, 2020 – Paul Miller to speak at The Advocates’ Society’s Class Actions Advocacy
• February 22, 2017 – Paul Miller Presents at CDL Product Liability Conference
• Medical Devices in Product Liability Litigation, Products Liability Litigation Seminar
• Consent and Capacity, Lunch and Learn, Toronto Rehab Institute
• Personal, Industry and Community Activity
  

Education

• Admitted to the Ontario Bar, 1997
• JD, Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, 1993
• BA, York University, 1989

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Canadian Bar Association
• Ontario Bar Association
• Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Member, Board of Directors (2004-2006)
• Public Justice – United States (Board of Directors)
• The Advocates Society

Honours and Awards

• Certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation, Law Society of Ontario
• Best Lawyers in Canada, Personal Injury Law Category

Community Involvement

• Organizer of Annual Golf Tournament Supporting Toronto Rehab