Tylenol Autism Lawsuit
Feb 24, 2023 by Ed Lott, Ph.D., M.B.A.

One of the most popular over-the-counter pain relievers is Tylenol (acetaminophen). It’s a common drug that many people take for headaches, backaches, fevers and colds. New research shows that pregnant women who use Tylenol (or generic acetaminophen) during pregnancy could lead to higher rates of autism in their children. The findings have prompted families across […]...Continue reading

How Big an Issue is Hearing Damage for Military Veterans?
Feb 22, 2023 by Ed Lott, Ph.D., M.B.A.

Ongoing litigation involving the 3M Company’s alleged sale of defective Combat Arms earplugs highlights a problem facing many veterans – hearing damage and loss. The company is accused of selling to the Department of Defense tens of thousands of earplugs whose hearing protection wasn’t nearly what it was advertised to be and service members suffered […]...Continue reading

Congressman Seeks GAO Probe Into Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Costs to U.S. Government
Feb 22, 2023 by Irvin Jackson

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives says Johnson & Johnson knew its talcum powder products caused asbestos injuries and cancer since the 1970s. A Tennessee lawmaker is calling for a federal investigation into the healthcare costs associated with treating patients who have suffered injuries from asbestos in talcum powder products sold by Johnson […]...Continue reading

Analysis of 3M Earplug Hearing Loss Statistics To Be Presented in Open Court During “Data Day”
Feb 21, 2023 by Irvin Jackson

Information and statistics on hearing loss linked to 3M earplugs will be made available to the public after the Data Day presentation on Feb. 23. The U.S. District Judge presiding over all 3M earplug hearing loss lawsuits has scheduled a “Data Day” for February 23, at which time a neutral third party will publicly present […]...Continue reading

PFAS/ PFOS Water Contamination in Public Drinking Waters
Feb 21, 2023 by Ed Lott, Ph.D., M.B.A.

On average, close to 110 million Americans have discovered that the water in their faucets has been contaminated by PFAS, also known as the “forever chemicals.” PFAS are highly toxic chemicals that resist grease, oils, heat, and moisture. These have also been linked to severe health complications. Many PFAS contamination attorneys are helping victims by suing […]...Continue reading

Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Lawsuit Filed Over Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
Feb 20, 2023 by Irvin Jackson

The lawsuit seeks damages under a new law, alleging that contaminated water at Camp Lejeune caused a non-Hodgkins lymphoma diagnosis. Russell Drayton indicates that he was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987 Toxic chemicals in the Camp Lejeune water caused non-Hodgkins lymphoma to develop The claim is […]...Continue reading

W.Va. woman accuses law firms of unwanted calls about Camp Lejeune litigation
Feb 18, 2023 by Ed Lott, Ph.D., M.B.A.

A Wheeling woman has filed a potential federal class action lawsuit alleging law firms are soliciting potential plaintiffs for a lawsuit against the federal government over contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. https://wvrecord.com/stories/639708187-w-va-woman-accuses-law-firms-of-unwanted-calls-about-camp-lejeune-litigation By Chris Dickerson Feb 17, 2023 WHEELING – A Wheeling woman has filed a potential federal class action lawsuit alleging law firms are […]...Continue reading

PFAS/ PFOS Water Contamination at Military Bases and A Lack of the Ability to Sue the Government
Feb 17, 2023 by Ed Lott, Ph.D., M.B.A.

The complaints about water contamination from Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (collectively called “PFAS”) near military institutions and bases are adding up continuously. Victims who have lived or worked on or near a military base or military airports are filing claims for their illnesses, injuries, and agonies. Many law firms are investigating these lawsuits, and so […]...Continue reading

Potential Risk of Cancer from Zantac Known By Drug Maker For Decades: Report
Feb 16, 2023 by Irvin Jackson

Court records indicate GlaxoSmithKline knew Zantac’s active ingredient could chemically change into a cancer-causing agent as early as 1982, and that the potential risk was there before the drug was even developed. Following an analysis of court records and other documents, Bloomberg News reports that GlaxoSmithKline knew about the potential risk of cancer from Zantac […]...Continue reading

Hair Relaxer Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Ovarian Cancer Caused By Chemical Straighteners
Feb 14, 2023 by Irvin Jackson

The deadly case of ovarian cancer came after decades of chemical straightener use, according to the hair relaxer wrongful death lawsuit. Chemical straighteners used in Mizani, TCB, and TCB Naturals hair relaxer products caused a fatal case of ovarian cancer, according to allegations raised in a recently filed wrongful death lawsuit....Continue reading