3M Files Appeal to Overturn Combat Arms Earplug Lawsuit Bankruptcy Ruling

An appeals court has been asked to stay all lawsuits against 3M Company, while its Aearo subsidiary goes through a controversial Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 3M Company is asking a U.S. appeals court to overturn a Federal bankruptcy judge’s decision to allow litigation to move forward in hundreds of thousands of Combat Arms earplug lawsuits, which […]...Continue reading

Direct Filing of ADHD and Autism Tylenol Lawsuits Permitted in Federal MDL

A streamlined process for filing future Tylenol lawsuits over autism and ADHD caused by exposure to acetaminophen during pregnancy will allow the Court to coordinate the claims and allegations being pursued. Families are pursuing Tylenol lawsuits over autism or ADHD caused by exposure to acetaminophen during pregnancy Thousands of claims are expected over the coming […]...Continue reading

Dark & Lovely Hair Relaxer Caused Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis, Lawsuit Alleges

Regular use of Dark & Lovely hair relaxer caused endometrial cancer diagnosis after an Illinois woman applied the chemical straightener to her scalp for decades. Dark & Lovely has been marketed as safe and effect for decades, targeting black women Studies have found a link between chemicals in the hair relaxer and cancer Illinois woman […]...Continue reading

Bills Introduced to Limit Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Attorney Fees

The proposed legislation would cap Camp Lejeune attorney fees at 10% of the amount awarded for injuries caused by contaminated water, but may have the unintended consequence of limiting access to competent lawyers and reducing the amount of settlements paid by the U.S. government. Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 allows veterans and family members […]...Continue reading

Hair Relaxer Manufacturers Oppose Centralization of Lawsuits Over Uterine Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Fibroids

Defendants claim the cases involve too many different manufacturers, diseases and hair relaxer products for consolidation to be convenient or efficient. Hair relaxer lawsuits have been filed in various different U.S. District Courts by women diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, fibroids and other injuries Plaintiffs allege manufacturers knew about risks associated with toxic chemicals […]...Continue reading

Similac, Enfamil Formula NEC Settlement Talks To Be Held in October 2023, For Bellwether Selections

The final four final bellwether selections have been identified, and a pretrial schedule calls for a series of Similac and Enfamil formula NEC settlement talks to be held before the first claims go to trial in 2024. As a group of twelve Similac lawsuits and Enfamil lawsuits are being prepared for early trial dates that […]...Continue reading

“They’re having to give a lot of that money back,” Mikal Watts speaks on Juul Settlement

By Christina Grube (MASS TORT NEWS) JUUL Labs announced thousands of case settlements in litigation over unethical product production and marketing to minors (MDL 2913, IN RE: Juul Labs, Inc. Marketing, Sales Practices & Products Liability Litigation). The E-Cigarette producer announced that equity investments have been secured to fund the settlements, though did not disclose […]

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Zantac Class Action Updates

December 6, 2022: Today, the federal judge overseeing the Zantac class action lawsuit has dismissed every Zantac claim to the MDL. In a lengthy Order, the court ruled that the Plaintiffs failed to meet their scientific burden of proof showing that the NDMA in  Zantac increased the risk of developing cancer.  This is the worst […]...Continue reading

Hernia Mesh Litigation

Hernia mesh is a medical device meant to repair hernias. Most of the time, patients who use it don’t have problems, but severe side effects are common enough to result in tens of thousands of lawsuits. Like all defective medical devices, they may have been designed and sold with the best intentions, but the reality […]...Continue reading

Philips DreamStation CPAP Caused Adenocarcinoma of the Lung, Lawsuit Alleges

Nearly 300 deaths have been linked to sound abatement foam used in Philips DreamStation CPAP machines and similar breathing assistance devices, according to the FDA. Plaintiff indicates that he was one of the millions impacted by a Philips DreamStation CPAP recall issued in July 2021 Sound abatement foam in the Philips DreamStation CPAP has been […]...Continue reading