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Mass Tort Update

Here is an update on a number of mass tort cases in the news: Zantac In February, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation sent Zantac cases to the Southern District of Florida in what could be extensive litigation regarding…

Lawsuit Asserts Zantac Caused Cancer

Mass Tort

A Florida man recently filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, alleging that he got prostate cancer as a result of his years of use of the heartburn drug Zantac. This is one of…

Widespread Water Contamination

Mass Tort

The quality of the drinking water in this country has been a health concern for many years. We’ve all heard of the problems in Flint, Michigan, but there are issues with drinking water contamination across the country. What is Contaminating…

Roundup, 3M Earplug, and Hernia Mesh Lawsuits on the Rise in 2019

3M Earplugs Mass Tort Roundup Weed Killer

In 2019, the number of lawsuits filed regarding Roundup weed killer, 3M earplugs, and hernia mesh grew significantly. Most of the lawsuits were part of a multi-district litigation (MDL) which transferred similar lawsuits to one judge. According to a November…

The Role of the FDA in the Coronavirus Pandemic

Mass Tort

As the world awaits the end of the coronavirus pandemic, scientists work hard on developing a cure and a vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will play an important role in approving and moving forward with any treatment or…

Oregon AG Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Pelvic Mesh Concerns

Mass Tort

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a lawsuit in December 2019 against Johnson & Johnson, alleging that the company deceptively marketed its pelvic mesh devices. The suit, filed in Multnomah County, also named Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ethicon. The suit…

Should I be Concerned About NDMA?

Mass Tort

You may have heard the term NDMA in the news. A few drugs over the course of the past couple of years, including Valsartan and Zantac, have been recalled because they contained higher than acceptable levels of NDMA. But what…

Study Shows Addictive Nicotine in Juul Nearly Identical to That in Cigarettes

Juul E-Cigarettes

Juul e-cigarettes are marketed as cigarette replacements and a tool to help smokers quit. In the past, they have even marketed their product to teens and young people. This has led to many young people, who never even smoked, using,…

Two More Heartburn Drugs Recalled Due to Cancer Risk

Mass Tort

In 2019, headlines were made when it was discovered that a number of popular medications, including the popular heartburn drug Zantac, were found to contain a cancer-causing agent. Researchers discovered that ranitidine, the active ingredient in Zantac and other heartburn…

Roundup Trials Postponed Due to Settlement Talks. What Next?

Roundup Weed Killer

In January 2020, the latest trial in St. Louis regarding allegations that Bayer’s popular weed killer, Roundup, caused cancer was postponed. The postponement was indefinite and was for the purpose of allowing settlement talks between the parties to continue. Another…

FAQs About 3M Earplugs

3M Earplugs

Hundreds of military veterans have filed lawsuits against 3M alleging that their Combat Arms earplugs caused hearing loss and/or tinnitus. These products were defectively designed and manufactured and resulted in injury to potentially thousands of victims. What are 3M Combat…

The Connection Between Roundup and Cancer

Roundup Weed Killer

Bayer-owned Monsanto has been facing over a billion dollars in verdicts in lawsuits alleging that their weed killer, Roundup, has caused cancer in users. The allegations are that Roundup contains a carcinogen that can lead to the development of non-Hodgkins…

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Mass Tort Update

Lawsuit Asserts Zantac Caused Cancer

Widespread Water Contamination

Roundup, 3M Earplug, and Hernia Mesh Lawsuits on the Rise in 2019

The Role of the FDA in the Coronavirus Pandemic

Oregon AG Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Pelvic Mesh Concerns

Should I be Concerned About NDMA?

Study Shows Addictive Nicotine in Juul Nearly Identical to That in Cigarettes

Two More Heartburn Drugs Recalled Due to Cancer Risk

Roundup Trials Postponed Due to Settlement Talks. What Next?

FAQs About 3M Earplugs

The Connection Between Roundup and Cancer

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