Camp Lejeune Water Contamination-Decades of Water Contamination

Camp Lejeune represents the worst contamination of a public water system in American history. From 1953 to 1987 the water supply at the Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina was contaminated with dangerously high levels of carcinogenic chemicals. Marines, their families, and people who worked at Camp Lejeune drank and bathed in […]...Continue reading

What Chemicals Contaminated Camp Lejeune’s Water?

There could be a million or more legal claims against the federal government by those exposed to and injured by contaminated water at the Marine base over a 37-year period. What caused the harm? What injuries might these people suffer? The Veterans Administration states the water supply at the North Carolina military facility was found […]...Continue reading

CDC Report Finds Cancer-Causing Roundup Ingredient in 80% of Urine Samples of U.S. Adults and Children

A new CDC study found glyphosate, Roundup's active ingredient, in the urine of 80% of people in the U.S.

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Mother of Premature Infant Twins Filed NEC Lawsuit Against Makers of Similac, Enfamil

A mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the makers of Similac and Enfamil infant formula, claiming both of her newborn twins contracted necrotizing enterocolitis after consuming them, resulting in one of the twins' dying.

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PFAS Levels in Baltimore Water System Higher Than New EPA Health Advisory Levels: Report

A new study reveals levels of PFAS in Baltimore's drinking water supply which exceed what the EPA now considers to be safe.

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Lawyers Prepare to File Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Lawsuits Once Legislation Enacted

Attorneys nationwide are preparing to file Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuits once pending legislation bypassing statute of limitation laws is passed.

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Military Ear Plugs Settlements May Cost 3M Company Billions: WSJ Report

The Wall Street Journal estimates litigation over military ear plugs will cost 3M Company billions of dollars to settle.

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Legislation That Provides Veteran Benefits for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination, Other Toxic Exposures Delayed in Congress Until After July 4th Holiday

Procedural issues have temporarily delayed a package of bills which would allow Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits to be filed against the U.S. government.

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3M Earplug Settlement Discussions To Be Held at Multi-Day Mediation This Summer, Court Orders

A federal judge has ordered parties involved in 3M Combat Arms earplugs litigation to hold multi-day settlement negotiation discussions next month, in an attempt to resolve the litigation before federal courts nationwide have to deal with tens of thousands of trials.

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Research contract gave Bayer control of neonics study methods, but university researchers claim full credit

A research contract gave multinational pesticide manufacturers ample influence over pesticide research conducted at a state university. Experts in research ethics found fault with the influence the contract gave the funders, and linked the situation to broader transparency failures in corporate-funded research. Resulting scientific studies only acknowledged the funds the pesticide manufacturers contributed to the […]...Continue reading

Johnson & Johnson Seeking to Avoid Thousands of Lawsuits With Texas Two-Step

Johnson & Johnson is seeking to execute a corporate bankruptcy shell game known as the ‘Texas Two-Step’ to avoid facing claims from cancer-stricken customers. The ‘Texas Two-Step’ is the name given to a highly controversial legal strategy that some of the biggest companies are now using to shield their assets from accountability. It allows massively […]...Continue reading

Mass Tort Lead Generators – How to Get Mass Tort Signed Leads

If you’re considering a mass tort case acquisition strategy, it’s important to understand the different options and costs associated with a co-counsel agreement. A co-counsel agreement can benefit both the acquiring firm and the referring firm, and can be a lucrative opportunity for a smaller firm. However, you should consider a few factors before moving […]...Continue reading

The Bankruptcy Saga of Johnson & Johnson: Avoiding Responsibility or Being Responsible?

There have been many recent developments in cases filed by women claiming Johnson & Johnson talcum powder caused their ovarian cancer. They’re signs that these cases have taken a big bite out of the company, and they’re trying to limit their liability, or provide for plaintiffs, depending on what side of the cases you’re on. […]...Continue reading

PFAS: Health Concerns and Efforts to Regulate “Forever Chemicals”

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of manufactured chemicals widely used by a range of industries and commonly found in a large number of household products. One common characteristic of PFAS is that they persist in the environment and can accumulate in humans and animals. For this reason, they are often […]...Continue reading

Why Your Law Firm Should Get Actively Involved in Sexual Abuse Cases

Many attorneys joined the profession to make a good living, have opportunities to do the right thing, and help people in need. When you and your firm represent victims of sexual abuse, you can accomplish all these goals. Many of these cases, such as those against religious organizations or scouting groups, initially couldn’t be filed […]...Continue reading

Zantac Lawsuit-NDMA and Cancer

What is NDMA? Zantac lawsuits are now consolidated in a class-action federal court in Florida. So if you file a Zantac claim in federal court, your lawsuit will wind up in Florida.  According to the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), tests have shown levels of the chemical N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Sanofi, the maker of Zantac, […]...Continue reading

What’s It Like to Live With Parkinson’s Disease?

What’s It Like to Live With Parkinson’s Disease? If you represent people chronically injured due to paraquat exposure, there’s a good chance they will have Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder. Studies have found that paraquat, an herbicide, damages nerve cells. One 2011 study estimates those exposed to paraquat have 2.5 times the risk of having […]...Continue reading