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Johnson & Johnson Denied Request to Transfer Talc Lawsuits to Federal Court
Over the past few years, Johnson & Johnson has been named in more than 14,000 different talc powder injury lawsuits. In spring, the company requested that 2,400 of these cases be moved from state court to federal court. In July, Judge Maryellen Noreika denied the request. She ruled that the cases must remain in state… read more
Read MoreProton Pump Inhibitors May Increase the Risk of Developing Allergies
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are some of the most widely used medications in the United States and throughout the world. Although drugs like Prevacid, Prilosec, and Nexium have proven helpful to individuals with indigestion and peptic ulcers, they can also have some dangerous side effects. A recent study published in the Nature Communications journal found… read more
Read MoreCan Medical Device Companies Face Criminal Charges For Product-Related Deaths?
Many studies show that IVC filters are associated with an increased risk of death, particularly among elderly patients. Family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit in an attempt to hold medical device manufacturers responsible for their loved one’s death. Beyond potential financial liability for a defective product that allegedly causes debilitating injuries and deaths,… read more
Read MoreDefective Combat Earplugs Are Causing Military Vets a Range of Long-Term Problems
U.S. Military veterans are filing lawsuits across the country over faulty earplugs that put them at risk of long-term health problems. The earplugs in question are the Combat Arms Earplugs developed and manufactured by 3M. The company designed these dual-sided earplugs to dampen high-intensity combat noise. They were also supposed to allow the sound of… read more
Read MoreFormer NFL Star Files Roundup Injury Lawsuit After Cancer Diagnosis
Merril Hoge, a former running back in the NFL, is among those who believe that Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer causes cancer. Earlier this month, Hoge formally filed a Roundup injury lawsuit against Monsanto – now Bayer. In the lawsuit, he, like many others, not only claims that Roundup is carcinogenic, but that the company knew… read more
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3M Earplugs – Are Workers Who Use Them at Risk of Hearing Loss or Injuries?
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. In fact, OSHA reported that over 20% of workplace fatalities in 2017 took place in the construction business. It is not surprising that construction accidents can lead to a variety of serious injuries. According to the NYC Department of Buildings, there have been in… read more
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