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Legal Rights and Lawsuits The Trial Order Is Set for Baby Formula Lawsuit Bellwether Cases
The four bellwether cases in the baby formula MDL have been ordered, marking a key step toward trial. Dates are expected to be set soon.

September 24, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits J&J’s Subsidiary Filed for Bankruptcy. Here’s What That Means for Baby Powder Lawsuits
A Johnson & Johnson subsidiary filed for bankruptcy in a key step to completing the pending multi-billion-dollar settlement for baby powder lawsuits.

September 23, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits Big Plaintiff Win in J&J Baby Powder Case Overturned by Oregon Judge
Oregon judge overturns a $260 million verdict that was awarded to Kyung Lee over claims she developed mesothelioma from J&J baby powder.

September 20, 2024
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

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