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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
Harmful Products
FDA Finds Recalled Baby Formula More Hazardous Than Initially Believed
FDA warns of severe health risks from recalled Crecelac infant formula due to elevated nutrients, contamination and links to serious infant conditions.

August 13, 2024
Harmful Products
Health Risks to Unborn Babies Prompt Dacthal Weed Killer Ban
The EPA has issued an emergency order to cease all usage of Dacthal weed killer over concerns about its health impact on thyroid hormone levels in unborn babies.

August 8, 2024
Harmful Products
FDA Postpones Deadline To Remove Formaldehyde From Hair Relaxers
The FDA once again postponed the ban on formaldehyde from chemical straighteners.

July 30, 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
Drugs & Devices
Bayer Seeks Congressional Help to Limit Future Roundup Lawsuits
Bayer is lobbying Congress to include provisions in the upcoming farm bill. This would limit future lawsuits over its herbicide Roundup by establishing federal uniformity on pesticide labeling and shielding the company from liability if labels comply with EPA standards.

July 23, 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

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