Masry’s law firm files for bankruptcy

Expensive lawsuits have driven the law firm made famous by the movie “Erin Brockovich” to file for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, according to federal court records. A slew of disputes involving heirs to Ed Masry’s estate arose after Masry died in December 2005. There also are claims filed against the law firm Masry & Vititoe in Westlake Village by others who did business with Masry. The flood of litigation has drained the firm of money and staff resources, the filing states. To date, the firm says, it has spent more than $3 million fighting the lawsuits. For the full story click here