Nearly 5 Years After Bard Hernia Mesh Lawsuits Centralized in MDL, Plaintiffs Still Waiting for Settlement or Remand
Jul 26, 2023 by Irvin Jackson

With two more Bard hernia mesh lawsuit bellwether trials scheduled over the next few months, plaintiffs are looking for updates on whether a settlement can be reached, or when their cases may be remanded for trial. Following two previously held bellwether trials and nearly five years of coordinated pretrial proceedings in an MDL, individuals who […]...Continue reading

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Lawsuit Against AFFF Manufacturers Alleges Firefighting Foam Caused Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Jul 26, 2023 by Irvin Jackson

A recent study highlighted how AFFF manufacturers intentionally concealed the cancer risks from firefighting foam for decades. A former firefighter says he and other emergency responders were unknowingly exposed to a risk of cancer from firefighting foam for years, because manufacturers failed to warn about the potential health risks and the importance of minimizing exposure. […]...Continue reading

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Researchers Warn that Side Effects of Nexium, Prilosec and Other Heartburn Drugs May Interfere with Breast Cancer Treatments: Study
Jul 25, 2023 by Irvin Jackson

Taking heartburn medications like Nexium and Prilosec at the same time as Ibrance or other breast cancer drugs was linked to a 15-month shorter survival rate for women with advanced diagnosis. The findings of a new study warn that popular heartburn drugs like Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid may interfere with commonly used breast cancer drugs, […]...Continue reading

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Lead lawyers appointed in Camp Lejeune litigation
Jul 20, 2023 by Diana Novak Jones

By Diana Novak Jones July 19, 20239:09 PM EDTUpdated 12 hours ago (Reuters) – The judges overseeing the litigation regarding contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune have named attorneys from Lieff Cabraser, Keller Postman, Bell Legal Group and four other law firms to a seven-member leadership team for the plaintiffs. The four judges […]...Continue reading

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Voting on J&J Talcum Powder Settlement Plan in Bankruptcy Should Be Weighted and Ensure Eligibility: Plaintiffs Group
Jul 17, 2023 by Irvin Jackson

Plaintiffs who have been litigating their talcum powder lawsuits for years question the validity of claims presented by individuals Johnson & Johnson now indicates support for a proposed settlement fund. While a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary is continuing to push a controversial talcum powder settlement plan in bankruptcy proceedings, a group of plaintiffs are calling […]...Continue reading

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Coca-Cola Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over High PFAS Levels in Simply Orange Juice Products
Jan 30, 2023 by Russell Maas

The class action lawsuit claims Simply Orange contains levels of PFAS many times higher than those recommended by the EPA. According to allegations raised in a recently filed class action lawsuit, the Coca-Cola Company falsely advertises its “Simply Tropical” juice products as all natural, when in fact that juice products contain high levels of per- […]...Continue reading

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Court Consolidates 40 Zantac Lawsuits Pending in New York State for Pretrial Litigation
Jan 27, 2023 by Irvin Jackson

Zantac lawsuit filings have shifted to New York and other state courts after a federal judge issued a ruling last month that resulted in the dismissal of the litigation. With a growing number of Zantac lawsuits being filed in various different state courts nationwide following the controversial decision of a federal judge to dismiss thousands […]...Continue reading

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Umbilical Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Filed Over Covidien Symbotex Design Defects
Jan 26, 2023 by Irvin Jackson

The lawsuit alleges Covidien Symbotex mesh used during an umbilical hernia mesh repair caused painful complications, after a collagen film degraded over time, increasing the risk of adhesions and recurrent hernias. Covidien’s Symbotex hernia mesh is defectively designed, according to allegations raised in a lawsuit recently filed by a Pennsylvania woman, who experienced complications following […]...Continue reading

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FDA Proposes New Baby Food Lead Limits Amid Continuing Concerns About Autism, ADHD and Other Risks from Metals in Baby Food
Jan 25, 2023 by Russell Maas

Baby food lead limits will significantly reduce infant and children’s exposure to the toxic metal, which has been linked to cases of autism and ADHD. Nearly two years after a Congressional report identified four different types of toxic metals in baby food products sold by a number of different companies, which have been blamed for […]...Continue reading

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Court Declares 3M Earplug Lawsuit Settlement Efforts at an “Impasse,” Terminating Further Mediation
Jan 20, 2023 by Irvin Jackson

A federal judge says the manufacturer has given up on efforts to reach a global 3M earplug lawsuit settlement that would resolve all claims, making additional court-ordered mediation unnecessary. Following months of mediation efforts to resolve thousands of 3M earplug lawsuits brought by military personnel left with hearing loss and tinnitus injuries, the U.S. District […]...Continue reading

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