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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
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Third Baby Formula-NEC Trial Case Set to Start this Week in Missouri
Following two big victories for plaintiffs, a third baby formula trial is getting underway this week in Missouri over claims the formula caused NEC in an infant.

October 1, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
What Factors Will Determine if J&J’s Third Talc Settlement Attempt Succeeds?
J&J is hopeful that its $8 billion talcum powder settlement will be approved by a Texas judge. But it must overcome past failings to complete a Texas two-step bankruptcy.

September 26, 2024
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

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