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Legal Rights and Lawsuits What a Strong Month for Bayer Means for Future Roundup Lawsuits
Bayer earned several Roundup trial wins over the last month, including a verdict on federal preemption. But not all of these results equally impact future trials.

September 17, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits Monsanto Retains Roundup Lawsuit Win From 2022 After Appeals Court Verdict
Monsanto has held onto one of its Roundup lawsuit wins after an appeals court ruled in its favor. The initial verdict had stemmed from a 2022 case.

September 10, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits J&J’s Talcum Powder Settlement is Moving Closer to Reality
Support among plaintiffs for Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder settlement has grown after the company upped the settlement amount by more than $1 billion.

September 6, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits Bellwether Trials in Exactech MDL Rescheduled After Discovery Disputes
The first two cases set for bellwether trial in the Exactech MDL have been delayed over discovery disputes. The delays are not significant, with both trials still set to begin in 2025.

August 27, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits Plaintiff Awarded $63.4 Million Verdict in Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder Trial
Plaintiff Michael Perry was awarded $63.4 million after claiming his mesothelioma was caused by asbestos exposure from J&J baby powder usage.

August 20, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits Appeals Court Hands Bayer Major Win in Roundup Litigation
There is now a circuit split regarding Roundup litigation following an appeals court ruling in Bayer’s favor. The split hinges on whether a federal law preempts state regulation.

August 20, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits New Bellwether Cases Selected in Paraquat MDL Following Dismissal of Initial Group
New bellwether cases in Paraquat MDL focus on Parkinson's claims, as thousands of lawsuits against the toxic herbicide continue to grow.

August 16, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits MDL Judge Reschedules Exactech Bellwether Trials After New Recall
Rescheduled Exactech bellwether trials prioritize new recall evidence, impacting over 1,600 lawsuits in the MDL involving defective joint implants.

August 14, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits South Carolina Trial Pits Johnson & Johnson Against Claims Linking Talc Products to Mesothelioma
Michael Perry alleges that years of using Johnson & Johnson’s talc products led to his mesothelioma. As the trial unfolds, questions about asbestos contamination and product safety take center stage.

August 13, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits NEC Baby Formula Trial Ends in $495M Verdict
A $495M verdict against Abbott is good news for hundreds of NEC baby formula lawsuits. The verdict highlights growing scrutiny of infant formula safety.

July 29, 2024

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