Is Sunscreen The Next Big Litigation To Watch?
In anticipation of consumer lawsuits—based on recent news that potential carcinogens may lurk in many popular sunscreens—stores have pulled products from their shelves reportedly containing the carcinogenic culprit: benzene. Historically, benzene was a consumer favorite as a solvent. But in recent years, consumers curtailed the product’s use after it was determined to have a carcinogenic effect on […]
Mass Tort Update: Elmiron and Maculopathy
Within the last six months, the drug sold under the brand name Elmiron joined the ranks of mass tort litigation currently making its way through the U.S. federal court system. Doctors prescribe Elmiron to treat interstitial cystitis (IC). IC is a painful bladder disorder for which Elmiron is the only oral drug approved by the U.S. Food and […]
Overview: Xeljanz Lawsuits
The U.S. pharmaceutical industry sells countless innovative products intended to treat different diseases and conditions. Some products prove to contain carcinogenic properties or cause harmful side effects following ingestion. When manufacturers allegedly know about the harmful properties and withhold that information from doctors and consumers, litigation is often consumers’ course of action. Xeljanz is a product […]
Overview: Paraquat Herbicide Exposure Lawsuits
Paraquat dichloride, known as Paraquat, is a chemical widely used as an herbicide in the United States. Since the decline in farmers’ use of Monsanto’s Roundup and other herbicides in recent years, Paraquat’s popularity has increased. This is especially true of soybean crops where the use of Paraquat increased four times in the last decade. However, recent lawsuits […]
Update: The Growing Zantac Mass Tort Litigation
It’s likely that thousands of lawsuits will be filed over the next few years alleging that Zantac, a popular heartburn medication, causes cancer. Plaintiffs’ lawyers speculate that a settlement could be worth billions. Here is a quick background on the growing Zantac litigation as well as what to expect in the New Year and beyond. […]
Upcoming Litigation: Paragard IUD Lawsuits
Many women seek reliable birth control methods to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are one popular birth control method that have provided women effective and long-lasting birth control for the last 30 years. Recently, an IUD called Paragard, made by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., has become the subject of a growing number of lawsuits. […]
Update: COVID-19 Wrongful Death Class Action Lawsuits
News reports show that COVID-19 deaths among nursing home patients and staff account for 40% of U.S. deaths from the virus. Due to the high amount of deaths among nursing homes and in other industries, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the U.S. court system, both federal and state. Most of the lawsuits […]
The First COVID-19 Ski Resort Lawsuits
The COVID-19 pandemic cost hundreds of thousands of lives, closed schools, turned millions of employees into remote workers, and raised the great mask debate in the U.S. It also provided opportunities for individuals to file lawsuits against various companies forced to close by government shut-down orders, including ski resorts. The National Ski Areas Association estimates […]
Update: Profemur Hip Implant Mass Tort
For decades, Wright Medical Technology and MicroPort Orthopedics, Inc. manufactured hip implant devices under the product names Profemur System, Conserve Total Hip Implant System, Conserve Total A-Class Advanced Metal Hip Implant System, Conserve Resurfacing System, Dynasty Hip Implants, and Lineage Hip Implants. These products became the subject of numerous product liability lawsuits as a result […]