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Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Judge Approves $600 Million Ohio Train Derailment Settlement
A federal judge in Ohio approved Norfolk Southern’s $600 million class action settlement for negligence claims.

September 25, 2024
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
Environmental Health
EPA Pushes Back PFAS Reporting Deadline Over Budget Constraints
The EPA is planning on an eight-month delay to its planned reporting period for PFAS manufacturers and importers following delays in the setup process.

September 12, 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
Environmental Health
Ohio Train Derailment Cleanup Hits Another Milestone
The cleanup of the Feb. 3, 2023 train derailment has hit another milestone as dismantling of wastewater tanks began last month. Natural water flow is also returning to the area.

September 4, 2024
Harmful Products
New Surgeon General Advisory on Parental Stress Highlights Social Media Concerns
An advisory by the surgeon general highlighted that technology and social media habits of children are parental stressors.

September 4, 2024

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