New Year, New Cases: Law Firm with David vs. Goliath Approach Focuses on Public Safety in 2026

Formica Law Group has built its reputation on taking on the fights others won’t. Driven by a David vs. Goliath mindset, the firm has helped individuals stand up to powerful corporations and government entities. Now, as the New Year begins, Formica Law Group is preparing to take that mission even further with several high-stakes cases aimed at delivering accountability and justice.

Formica Law Group is entering the New Year with a growing docket of high-impact cases. “We always represent the underdog, and we love that,” said Stefano Formica of Formica Law Group in Los Angeles. "Someone needs to be that firm that isn't afraid to help people stand up to those who are more powerful and have deeper pockets. We will always be that firm… helping people fight for the justice they deserve."

Formica is preparing for litigation involving major institutions and municipalities in 2026. The cases the firm is working on for their clients include taking on the delivery and trucking hiring practices at a major global retail company, seeing a City of Palm Springs liability case through stemming from a horrific accident caused by a police officer during the city’s 2024 holiday parade that left numerous people severely injured, and pursuing a wrongful-death case with the City of Los Angeles that involves the death of a civilian that a fire captain allegedly caused. As the firm seeks justice for their clients, who are considered the underdog, they are also paving a way to change things for the public as a whole that protects the safety of all and holds institutions accountable for preventable harm.

The cases the firm will be handling in the New Year focus on broader implications. One of the most high-profile cases involves a client of theirs who was injured by a delivery driver who was hired without having any prior commercial driving experience. The company has hundreds of thousands of delivery drivers, and their hiring practices are putting the public at risk, raising serious questions about corporate oversight, public roadway safety, and what happens when delivery speed and volume are more important to a company than driver safety, experience, and ensuring proper training.

As part of its 2026 outlook, Formica Law Group is also using its courtroom experience to highlight real-world safety lessons for the public:

• On the road: Pay attention to who is behind the wheel. The rise of inexperienced commercial drivers increases the risk on public streets. They seek to improve accountability by ensuring that those hired as corporate drivers have commercial experience and proper training.
• With public entities: Accountability matters. Municipal negligence can have life-altering consequences. Municipalities are often overlooked for accountability due to their size and perceived power, which can put the public's safety at risk.
• After an incident: Early legal guidance preserves evidence and protects rights before critical information is lost. Many people are unsure what to do once an incident occurs, not realizing they have recourse. They must know they have options and can seek justice.
• For families: Understanding liability and insurance early can make a meaningful difference when the unexpected happens. All families need to know the importance of finding the right firm to work with, so they are not left to fend for themselves and pick up the pieces.
• System failure identification and correction: Accountability isn't just about winning cases; it is about identifying where systems are failing people and ensuring failures aren't repeated. This helps protect the public.

"Cases we take on usually start with one person standing alone, not knowing what to do to seek justice," says Formica. "But when they hire us to represent them, they realize that they are far from alone and their case can lead to outcomes that will reshape the law, influence policy, and help to strengthen the protections nationwide. The impact is profound not only for them, but for society."

Formica Law Group specializes in taking on powerful opponents on behalf of individuals, knowing that when they prevail, the victories help establish legal protections that benefit everyone. Stefano Formica founded Formica Law Group and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). To contact Formica Law Group or get more information about the firm, visit their website at: https://winwithus.com/.