From Personal Injury to Mass Torts: Exposing Infant Formula Dangers

Jose Rojas is the Founding Partner and Trial Attorney at Ventura Law and Levin, Rojas, Camassar & Reck, LLC. He is a Connecticut-based lawyer focused on personal injury, medical malpractice, and mass tort litigation. His firms represent individuals harmed by negligence, defective products, and corporate misconduct, which include complex nationwide cases. Jose helped develop influential litigation involving infant formula risks, contributing to one of the country's most significant mass tort efforts. He previously served as a US Army JAG officer and as a federal prosecutor before dedicating his career to advocating for injured clients. In this episode… Some of the most meaningful changes in society don't begin with large institutions — they start with a single story being taken seriously. In complex systems like healthcare, it can be difficult to question long-standing practices, even when the stakes are life and death. What happens when someone decides to dig deeper instead of dismissing the unlikely? The answer begins with a lawyer willing to listen. Jose Rojas, a trial attorney specializing in medical malpractice, personal injury, and mass torts, shares how one case uncovered systemic risks tied to infant formula use in premature babies. Jose highlights the importance of trusting clients, thoroughly investigating claims, and challenging accepted norms. His insights emphasize that real impact comes from combining empathy with persistence and being open to what others overlook. In this episode of The Lawtino™, John Gomez talks with Jose Rojas, Founding Partner and Trial Attorney at Ventura Law and Levin, Rojas, Komisar & Reck, about uncovering infant formula risks. Jose discusses how the case began, why it evolved into mass tort litigation, and how it's changing hospital practices. He also touches on diversity in law and mentoring future attorneys.