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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
Legal Rights and Lawsuits Johnson & Johnson Nears Settlement in Talc Dispute
Johnson & Johnson nears a $505 million settlement with former talc suppliers over cancer lawsuits. Learn about the ongoing legal battles and J&J's attempts to mitigate liabilities.

July 23, 2024
Drugs & Devices Lawyers Select 24 Bard PowerPort Lawsuits for Early Trials in MDL
Bard PowerPort MDL: Bellwether trials selected. If you suffered complications from a Bard PowerPort implant, this lawsuit update could be important. Find out how these early trials might affect your case.

July 16, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits WHO Scientists Classify Talc as Probable Human Carcinogen
Get caught up on the latest talc news, including the upgraded WHO classification and a J&J libel lawsuit loss.

July 9, 2024

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