Missouri Trial Begins: Abbott Faces Allegations Over Infant Formula and NEC Risk
St. Louis, MO – The first trial against Abbott Laboratories, the manufacturer of Similac baby formula, commenced on Tuesday. The case brings forth allegations that Abbott’s formula for preterm infants, commonly used in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), contributes to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a potentially deadly bowel disease. In the St. Louis state court, attorney…
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Johnson & Johnson’s $6.48B Talc Lawsuit Shake-Up: Will It Hold Up?
Johnson & Johnson has rolled out a $6.48 billion bankruptcy plan aimed at settling talc lawsuits, drawing immediate resistance from lawyers representing ovarian cancer victims. Andy Birchfield of Beasley Allen Law Firm remarked, “This ain’t a done deal,” indicating significant opposition to the proposal. The healthcare giant is optimistic though, claiming that the plan could…
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Fraudulent Claims Spike in Class Actions and Mass Torts
According to the “2024 Digital Payments in Class Actions and Mass Torts” report by Western Alliance Bank and Digital Disbursements, fraudulent activity is on the rise in class action and mass tort claims, despite the growing prevalence of digital payments. Analyzing data from 597 distributions spanning 2019 to 2023, the report reveals a staggering 400%…
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Judge Appoints Four Co-Lead Counsel in Ozempic Litigation, Expands Plaintiff Leadership Team
May 10th In a joint statement, the newly appointed leads expressed their gratitude, stating, “We are honored to have been chosen by Judge Pratter to spearhead one of the most significant pharmaceutical injury cases in recent memory against the manufacturers of diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.” The judge presiding over the…
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Suboxone Litigation Update & Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Developments
In a recent development in the ongoing legal battle surrounding Suboxone, the United Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has ordered the consolidation of Suboxone dental injury lawsuits. These cases will now be centralized in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, under the oversight of Judge J. Phillip Calabrese. This decision…
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Pennsylvania Judge Grants Final Approval to Philips CPAP Settlement
In a significant legal development, U.S. District Senior Judge Joy Flowers Conti, presiding over the Western District of Pennsylvania, has granted final approval to a class action settlement concerning recalled Philips breathing devices. The settlement, valued at between $479 million to over $600 million, addresses the economic damages incurred by consumers who purchased CPAP devices…
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Johnson & Johnson Settlement, $45M Verdict
April 26, 2024 April 23, 2024 In a groundbreaking legal victory, the Dallas-based law firm Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP has made headlines by refusing a settlement offer from Johnson & Johnson following a $45 million talc verdict.The verdict, awarded in Chicago’s Cook County Circuit Court, marks a significant milestone in the fight against talc-related…
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Tyco Fire Products’ $750M Settlement in PFAS Contamination Case
In a landmark move towards environmental accountability, Tyco Fire Products, a subsidiary of Johnson Controls, has reached a monumental $750 million settlement with public water systems across the nation grappling with the ramifications of “forever chemicals.” This settlement comes as a result of extensive litigation and negotiations led by a coalition of law firms, including…
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Talcum Powder Lawsuit Updates
Thousands of individuals who developed ovarian cancer or mesothelioma following the use of talc-based products have filed product liability lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and other potentially responsible entities, including manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors. Major brands have been targeted in these lawsuits, which allege potential cancer risks associated with asbestos-contaminated talc products. As of March…
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Paraquat Lawsuit Updates
Paraquat lawsuits allege that prolonged exposure to paraquat leads to the development of Parkinson’s disease. Plaintiffs diagnosed with Parkinson’s claim that manufacturers neglected to provide adequate warnings about the associated risks. If you have been exposed to paraquat and subsequently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you may be eligible for compensation. As of March 2024, there…
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