If you or a loved one lived, served, or worked at the Camp Lejeune military base in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987 for a minimum period of 30 days, and were later diagnosed with cancer, a neurologic disorder, or any other type of disease or health condition that you think may have been caused by contaminated water you may be entitled to significant damages without ever going to court.

Valsartan, a common drug used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, has been recalled over NDMA contamination. NDMA is a probable human carcinogen that was once used as an ingredient in rocket fuel and is currently actually used to create cancer in rats for cancer research. Learn how you might be at risk and what you need to know going forward.

Here is yet another update for the ongoing Hernia Mesh Litigation. In our May 2022 update, we cover the most recent bellwether trials and how their outcomes may shape the rest of the litigation.

If you or a loved one developed a serious infection within one year of hip or knee surgery between 2014 and present that required additional surgical procedures to remove and clean or replace the hip or knee implant, you may be entitled to significant compensation without ever going to court.

Here is yet another update for the ongoing 3M Military Earplug Litigation. In our April 2022 update, we cover the most recent bellwether trials and how their outcomes may shape the rest of the litigation.

For years the VA denied any relationship between veterans’ exposure to noxious smoke from burn pits and an array of health concerns, including cancer. More recently, the VA has softened their stance, and promising recent legislation is paving the way for well deserved benefits for veterans who have silently suffered for decades.

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In this article, we look back to the top mass tort cases we covered in 2021 that will continue to develop in the new year, featuring updates on why Roundup's link to cancer is being reviewed by the US Supreme Court, why 2022 may bring with it additional Opioid settlements, J&J's continued battle against Talc liabilities, and the growing number of cases against 3M and other PFAS manufacturers. 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Beovu for treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) on October 7, 2019. Less than one year later, it was discovered that Beovu caused some patients to suffer a rare and very serious inflammatory condition called retinal vasculitis or retinal vascular occlusion.

The Sackler family, the owners of Purdue, will likely escape criminal liability for their alleged involvement in this crisis. However, just last week, pharmacy giants Walgreens and Walmart were found liable in federal court for their contribution to the opioid abuse epidemic in two Ohio counties. This first-of-its-kind verdict could serve as a harbinger for thousands of cities and counties that blame the companies for their part in the nation’s opioid crisis.

After the June recall, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially approved Philips’ plan to “repair and replace” the defective foam with a different silicone-based foam. However, during a manufacturing facility inspection, the FDA later found that the silicone-based foam used in a similar device marketed outside the United States had failed a safety test for the release of certain concerning chemicals. As a result, the FDA warned Philips that the replacement machines may also be defective.

Plaintiffs have prevailed in five of the previous seven bellwether trials, including a $7.1 million verdict in April in a three-plaintiff trial — mostly punitive damages, a $1.7 million win in June, and another victory in October that ended in an $8.2 million award. 3M beat the claims in the second and fifth trials, which ended in defense verdicts.

There are approximately 29,000 talc claims currently pending in Federal Court alleging a link between J&J’s talc and ovarian cancer or asbestos cancer mesothelioma. While continuing to deny liability for devastating injuries to thousands of women, J&J is pursuing a strategy known in legal circles as the “Texas Two Step” authorized under Texas law.

A Florida federal jury awarded U.S. Army veteran Brandon Atkins $8.2 million in the fourth bellwether trial in the massive 3m defective military earplugs litigation.

New legislation has been proposed after a recent report by the U.S. House of Representative's Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy revealed dangerous levels of arsenic, lead, mercury and cadmium in various commercial baby food products.

Valsartan, a common drug used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, has been recalled over NDMA contamination. NDMA is a probable human carcinogen that was once used as an ingredient in rocket fuel and is currently actually used to create cancer in rats for cancer research.

Last week, after months of legal maneuvering, a New York bankruptcy judge approved Purdue Pharma's Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan, including contentious opioid liability releases for the Sackler family, the owners of Purdue. Numerous state attorneys and other parties generally oppose the deal, arguing that the court does not have the authority to release the Sacklers from liability without state consent.

Multiple JUUL lawsuits from around the country were consolidated in the JUUL multidistrict litigation (MDL) in 2019 and assigned to Judge William Orrick in the Northern District of California. The MDL consists of individual personal injury cases, school district public nuisance cases, county and municipality cases, and class action cases.

The VCF was established shortly after September 11, 2001 and has paid out more than $7 billion to approximately 2,700 individuals who have been injured, as well as to 2,800 family survivors.

To prevent further injuries from this potentially devastating toxic herbicide, a coalition of groups filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit last week aiming to reject the EPA’s recent decision to renew its approval for the use of paraquat.

Benzene, a known carcinogen, has been detected in certain major sunscreen brands, including several manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson.

U.S. District Court Judge Robin L Rosenberg recently dismissed all the claims against the generic or store brand versions of Zantac, “With Prejudice” stating that the claims are preempted by federal law. In looking on the bright side, though, attorneys for the plaintiffs said they were pleased that the cases against the brand name manufacturers, such as GlaxoSmithKline, Boehringer Ingelheim, Sanofi and Pfizer, are still going forward.

“Due to the unprecedented backlog of cases piling up on the administrative docket, which tallies over 250,000 cases, the court deems it necessary to accelerate the bellwether trials and discovery for the remaining mass of cases,” Judge Rodgers commented. The multidistrict litigation is now the largest mass tort ever brought in federal court.

Christina Prudencio, the plaintiff, says she used talcum powder daily since the age of 16 and is currently suffering from malignant mesothelioma. Prudencio is now 35 and attributes her terminal cancer case to her long-time use of the company’s talc-based baby powder.

Johnson & Johnson is pursuing questionable financial and legal tactics to potentially avoid liability as talc-related cancer claims continue to be filed. A U.S. House of representatives subcommittee is currently exploring J & J’s possible liability shielding strategy, commonly known in legal circles as the “Texas Two Step.”

Dr. Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, who is an associate professor of Dermatology at Yale University commented, “there is not a safe level of Benzene that can exist in sunscreen products. Even benzene at 0.1 ppm in a sunscreen could expose people to excessively high nanogram amounts of benzene." The FDA is currently investigating the issue.

Gilead Sciences, the manufacturer of Truvada, has been accused of knowingly selling a more dangerous medication in order to boost profits. As a result, many users have begun filing lawsuits against Gilad over bone and kidney problems resulting from the TDF-based medication.

As the number of cases filed against Syngenta grow, for their alleged failure to warn consumers of the dangers of exposing themselves to Paraquat, the cases have been consolidated into an MDL action that will be tried in the Northern District of California.

Walmart is facing a major lawsuit filed against them by the US Department of Justice. Walmart is facing allegations that they failed to screen prescriptions properly and did not report suspicious activity by doctors who repeatedly prescribed opioids for illegitimate medical purposes. Walmart could potentially lose billions if the allegations prove true.

The lawsuits against Davol and Bard were consolidated into an MDL in August 2018 to more effectively and feasibly address the continuously growing number of suits filed. An MDL is similar to a class action in that it provides for a more efficient handling of similar claims filed by a large number of people, grouping together multiple individual cases and moving them to a single court. Johns’ bellwether trial will serve as a sort of “test case” to help anticipate the results of future similar cases with a goal of moving the overall litigation towards resolution.

Recently, a study has found that iPhone 12 Pros, and other newer iPhone models, can cause implanted defibrillators to stop working due to the strong magnets placed inside the phones, putting those with defibrillators and pacemakers at serious risk of injury or death.

The first of the fire fighting foam lawsuits to be heard in court, one of many included in the Multi-District Litigation, resulted in a settlement agreement that totaled $17.5 million. The settlement resolves the claims of nearly 300 Wisconsin residents whose drinking water was contaminated and health put at risk due to the fire fighting foam.

Penumbra recalled its Jet 7 catheters with Xtra Flex Technology after multiple reports found that the device caused major injuries and deaths in patients during routine use. Learn more about how they found out and what it means to those that have been affected.

As more cases come forward against Johnson & Johnson, for failing to warn consumers of the risks associated with Elmiron, the cases have all been centralized in the New Jersey federal court. If you are a loved one have taken Elmiron and have experienced any serious eye problems, you may have a case against Johnson & Johnson.

Health insurance provider, Blue Cross Blue Shield, agreed to a proposed settlement of $2.67 billion to settle allegations that the association manipulated the health insurance market and conspired to impede competition in the health insurance market since 2012.

Purdue has had to face countless courtrooms this year as the company has been confronted and held accountable for their actions that helped to create an opioid epidemic that is linked to the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives throughout the U.S.

The deal includes a guilty plea of three felony counts, the dissolution of the company, and over $8 billion in penalties.

Like thousands of other small businesses, the restaurants sought coverage from their insurer, the Cincinnati Insurance Co., for their losses that stemmed from state-mandated shutdowns implemented to curb the spread of the virus. After being denied coverage, the restaurants filed suit against Cincinnati, contending that the government’s order that forced their closure was a non-excluded “direct physical loss.”

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay over $100 million to resolve more than 1,000 talcum powder lawsuits that alleged that J&J's talcum powder caused cancer to develop in consumers of the talcum powder.

Flint residents have reached a preliminary settlement to resolve the major contamination of the city water source, due to the negligence and greed of the city government and officials. While the settlement has many positives, there are still a number of concerns that the settlement doesn't make whole all the damages that the contaminated water caused.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is facing its first class-action since it became a cabinet-level department in 1989 for failing to process benefit appeals claims in quick;y enough. Find out why this is the first class-action in thirty years.

The lawsuit alleges merchants paid excessive fees to accept Visa and MasterCard cards because Visa and MasterCard, individually, and together with their respective member banks, violated the antitrust laws.

The campaigns, from which U.S. authorities seized millions of dollars, relied on sophisticated cyber tools and the solicitation of cryptocurrency donations from around the world. Forfeited funds from the case may in whole or in part be directed to the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism (USVSST) Fund.

While hernia mesh surgeries are among the most common surgical procedures performed today, there are still a number of risks involved. Read this blog post to learn more about the possible complications and adverse events that can occur following hernia mesh repair surgery.

A recent study released by the Stanford University School of Medicine found that young people who use JUUL products or other e-cigarettes are at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 and suffering severe effects from the virus. It is no surprise that the damage done by using a JUUL or an e-cigarette weakens the lungs and makes young people more susceptible to the novel virus that brought the world to a standstill. Are you or your children at risk?

At the Court of Appeal, Monsanto, which was acquired by Bayer AG in 2018, sought to challenge the trial court’s findings – arguing that Johnson failed to prove liability and causation and that the plaintiff’s failure-to-warn claims are preempted by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.

3M has argued that because it made the earplugs for the U.S. military and discussed specifications about the product with the government, its claims are therefore preempted and the company should not be held liable. Judge Rodgers disagreed, however, citing a lack of evidence of any back-and-forth dialogue concerning design specifications.

Elmiron, the only medication on the market to treat interstitial cystitis, is linked to pigmentary maculopathy. This rare degeneration of the macula was discovered in patients who had taken Elmiron for sustained periods but were completely unaware that their vision loss was from taking Elmiron. Following the studies, countless lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of the drug for failing to warn consumers of the potential risk of irreversible vision loss.

If you are a survivor of sexual abuse during your time as a Scout, please know that you are not alone and you have a voice. We are committed to helping you access the information and services you need to obtain the justice you deserve. It is important to come forward now if you were abused as a Scout, as the bankruptcy court has now set a November 16, 2020 deadline for claims to be filed. Once this window has passed, survivors of abuse may no longer be able to seek legal action against the BSA.

Bayer announces the agreement, and will pay up to $10.9 billion, to resolve the major Monsanto litigation. The agreement comes after years of litigation from thousands of plaintiffs who allege exposure to the weedkiller caused them to develop non-Hodgkin lymphoma and other cancers.

Johnson & Johnson remove talcum powder from all stores in the U.S. and Canada amidst continued losses in the growing litigation that claims their talcum powder is linked to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.

Popular anti-nausea medication, Zofran, has been found to cause birth defects if mothers take the medication to help fight morning sickness. To make things worse, the makers of Zofran allegedly were aware of it and still actively recommended the drug be prescribed to pregnant women.

American Express may have violated the Truth in Lending Act by not properly disclosing information they are required to disclose. Were you affected?

Johnson & Johnson still faces more than 16,000 similar lawsuits as well as a federal criminal investigation into how forthright it has been regarding its products’ safety. The company’s assertions of the safety of its baby powder have been seriously called into question after the FDA found trace amounts of asbestos in a sample of Johnson’s Baby Powder in 2019.

The FDA’s announcement came in January after the clinical trial found that more patients taking lorcaserin were diagnosed with cancer compared to those taking a placebo.

In early 2019, the FDA released a public safety announcement that alerted the public to alarming side effects found after taking 10 mg doses of Xeljanz, twice a day, for extended periods. While this dosage was only approved for use by patients who suffered from acute UC, records showed that Xeljanz was being prescribed at this dosage for cases of severe RA as well.

It was announced by Deborah L. Connor, the Interim Special Master of the Fund, that $1,075,000,000 will be available for third-round payments from the Fund. Third-round payments will be authorized by the Special Master to eligible claimants by May 19, 2020. Subsequent rounds of payment will be authorized by the Special Master by January 1 in subsequent years, if funds are available, until the USVSST Fund expires in 2030.

New California Assembly Bill 218 opens up a three-year window of opportunity for victims of sexual abuse who were previously barred from bringing their case to civil court due to the statute of limitations. Hundreds of victims have already begun to file their cases and expose their abusers as well as the institutions that help to cover up the abuse.

Having lost three jury trials in California for combined damages of $191 million, Bayer signaled a move towards mediation in December by agreeing to postpone at least a half-dozen additional trials – some of which were scheduled to start this month.

Since the cases were transferred to Florida, Judge Rodgers has been actively working with the parties and the government to streamline the litigation. The Court has now held seven case management conferences as the pretrial proceedings continue to move forward.

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The study found that women who use permanent dye or straighteners are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who do not use these products.

Three bellwether trial cases will be selected by the Court by February 14, 2020 and are slated to commence in May, July, and September of 2020. In addition to the suits pending in the federal court system, Bard is also facing several thousand claims in the state court of Rhode Island, where the manufacturer’s headquarters is located.

“When doctors fail to perform or woefully misread tests, when nurses botch routine procedures, when clinicians ignore and disregard pain, servicemembers deserve their day in court,” says Rep. Speier regarding the proposed legislation.

Zostavax is a vaccine developed by Merck & Co. that helps reduce the risk of getting shingles in individuals over 50 years old. Though adverse reactions can occur in virtually all medications, the safety of the vaccine has been called into question after several individuals developed more serious side effects shortly after being inoculated.

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While it takes sustained exposure to silica dust over long periods of time for silicosis to develop, the prevalence of silica in nature creates makes it more common for those who work in construction, mining and other industrial industries. Despite OSHA regulations and the duration one needs to be exposed to silica dust, silicosis is still the cause of death for 250 Americans each year.

For the past decade, doctors have written between 15 and 17 million prescriptions each year for ranitidine, which has been on the market since 1981. The volume of potential victims that may have been affected is staggering.

After Iran was properly served and defaulted, the Court held a bench trial to determine whether the evidence was sufficient to support entry of default judgment under the FSIA. Upon consideration of the Plaintiffs’ evidence and the record as a whole, the Court found Iran to be liable for the attacks and granted default judgment against Iran.

Pressure cookers, for the most part, are miraculous machines. But similar to Uber’s autonomous vehicles or JUUL’s “safer” electronic smoking alternative, these technologies can have deadly strings attached that consumers may be completely unaware of.

Although most people have been exposed to PFAS at low levels, individuals with higher exposure, including firefighters, military personnel, and residents living near military bases, are at a greater risk of PFAS-related health problems.

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JUUL has been the subject of criticism, and now legal action, in recent months over its continued promotion of its products as “safe,” despite the fact that there are no scientific studies supporting this claim.

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A recent study by the Stanford Research on the Impact of Tobacco Advertising found that 15-17 year-olds were "16 times more likely to be current JUUL users than the 25-34 year-old group," noting that "a principal driver of JUUL's explosive growth in sales has been its adoption by youth."

The facts and figures of Essure's problematic history.

In a series of internal emails obtained by lawyers representing plaintiffs in the Roundup® litigation, a Monsanto executive reveals the ongoing practice of ghostwriting scientific research papers to sway the public opinion of Roundup and its safety.

In a series of internal emails obtained by lawyers representing plaintiffs in the Roundup® litigation, a Monsanto executive suggests ‘beating the s**t out of’ a concerned mothers group who wrote an open letter to Monsanto, expressing concerns over the effects of GMOs and Roundup® on their children.

In the midst of JUUL's unprecedented rise, underage nicotine addicts and hospitalized teens demand change from the emerging tobacco giant.

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Injuries from electric scooters, via scooter sharing services, have skyrocketed with the growing rates of use. But who is really liable for the increase in accidents and subsequent lawsuits?

If you or a loved one have experienced abuse, neglect or mistreatment at a nursing home or professional care center, we are here to help. Make sure you are aware of what kinds of abuse may be occurring, how to spot it and how to stop it.

Injuries from e-cigarette explosion, fire or related health problems have skyrocketed with the growing rates of use. Make sure you are keeping yourself safe and are aware of the dangers smoking them exposes you to.

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The magnitude of the data breach is quite astonishing. Equifax admitted in September of 2017 that 147 million customer’s information was exploited by hackers. They discovered that the breach began in mid-May of 2017 and they believe lasted all the way through July of that same year.

In 2005, Public Law 109-13 was signed into law that established traumatic injury insurance for all servicemembers who are covered by Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI). This law provides payment of up to $100,000 for servicemembers who have suffered a traumatic injury.

Eight suits from Minnesota, California, Oklahoma, and Texas have recently been centralized in Florida Federal Court by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, along with an additional 635 related actions.

The FDA called for this removal after new information showed that the Biocell breast implants with a textured surface manufactured by Allergan accounted for a disproportionate number of rare lymphoma cancer cases.

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Confused on what separates class action lawsuits from mass tort lawsuits? This blog looks at what differentiates these two so that you can be better equipped to navigate the legal world.

The product has become a hot topic in the last few years with the mounting litigation against several prominent manufacturers over alleged health risks and links to cancer.