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Woman Files $1 Billion Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit
A Florida woman with throat cancer is suing Bayer for a billion dollars. Melanie LaFond, of Lake Worth, claims that the company’s controversial pesticide Roundup is responsible for her terminal cancer diagnosis. LaFord reportedly sprayed Roundup every day for two years while working for a landscape company. Her attorneys argue that she “essentially bathed” in… read more
Read MoreProton Pump Inhibitors May Cause Pneumonia in Elderly Patients
For decades, studies have shown that long-term use of proton pump inhibitors is associated with an increased risk of kidney injuries. Thousands of PPI users have filed lawsuits against drug companies for failing to warn them about the risk. They argue that they could have opted for a different heartburn medication if they knew PPIs… read more
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Georgia Woman Awarded $3 Million in Bellwether IVC Filter Injury Case
Thousands of IVC filter injury lawsuits have been filed against Cook Medical, one of the country’s leading medical device manufacturers. The lawsuits allege, among other things, that some of the company’s IVC filter devices are defective and unreasonably unsafe. IVC filter recipients are demanding to be compensated for the injuries these devices have caused. Recently,… read more
Read MoreSettlement Discussions Progressing For Thousands of DePuy Metal Hip Implant Lawsuits
Thousands of DePuy Pinnacle metal on metal hip injury lawsuits may be resolved in the coming days. According to reports, the company is close to finalizing a settlement agreement that would affect more than 10,000 plaintiffs. The lawsuits claim, among other things, that DePuy misled consumers about the potential risks associated with their popular metal… read more
Read MoreJury Holds Monsanto Accountable, Awards California Man $80 Million in Roundup Injury Lawsuit
A few short weeks ago, a California jury determined that glyphosate was a “substantial factor” in Edward Hardeman’s 2015 cancer diagnosis. Yesterday, the same jury decided that Monsanto was liable for the California man’s injuries. The panel ordered the conglomerate to pay Hardeman $80 million in damages. Hardeman Exposed to Glyphosate For More Than Two… read more
Read MoreStudy Reveals Increased Risk of Gynecomastia in Men Who Take a PPI
For decades, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been linked to a host of health issues, including acute and chronic kidney injuries. The list of adverse health events associated with PPIs continues to grow. A new study suggests that the popular class of heartburn medications can also increase the risk of gynecomastia in men. Thousands of… read more
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