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Legal Rights and Lawsuits
DOJ Bankruptcy Watchdog Files Motion to End J&J Talc Bankruptcy Plan
The DOJ’s bankruptcy watchdog has filed a new motion to dismiss the bankruptcy of Red River Talc, a necessary step in J&J’s talc settlement plan.

October 23, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
$615 Million Settlement Agreement tied to AFFF Announced by Carrier Global Corp
Carrier Global Corp announced a $615 million settlement in a recent SEC filing, in an effort to resolve the ongoing AFFF litigation that the company has been tied to.

October 22, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
14 Attorneys General Sue TikTok Over Mental Health Concerns in Youth
14 attorneys general filed lawsuits against TikTok, claiming that the platform has placed profits ahead of the safety and mental health of its users.

October 15, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
J&J Baby Powder Settlement Sees Win with Bankruptcy Case Staying in Texas
A judge is allowing the bankruptcy of J&J’s subsidiary to remain in Texas, marking good news for the pending $8 billion talc settlement.

October 15, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
$78 Million Awarded to Plaintiff in Latest Roundup Cancer Lawsuit
A Philadelphia jury has awarded $78 million to a man who developed cancer after regularly using Roundup weed killer for decades. Bayer will appeal the ruling.

October 14, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Trial Dates Proposed for Baby Formula Bellwethers, Could Start in May
Trial dates have been proposed in the baby formula MDL, with the first bellwether likely to start in May 2025. Trials would run through February 2026.

October 8, 2024
Environmental Health
EPA Proposes Expanding Public Access to PFAS Contamination Data
The EPA plans to add over 100 toxic PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory to enhance transparency about their environmental and health risks. Public comments are open until December 9.

October 8, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Hair Relaxer Class Action Moving Forward After Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss
MDL Judge Mary Rowland largely denied hair relaxer manufacturers’ motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit claiming economic damages over health concerns.

October 8, 2024
Environmental Health
New California Law Triggers Review for Highly Toxic Paraquat Weed Killer
A new law in California has required a review of paraquat by 2029 that could potentially lead to the end of the weed killer’s use in the state.

October 4, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Hernia Mesh Settlement Announced That Could Resolve Thousands of Lawsuits
Becton Dickinson announced a settlement on Thursday that will resolve the vast majority of hernia mesh lawsuits that have been filed against the company.

October 3, 2024

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