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Monsanto Roundup Update: EPA Sued Over Glyphosate Reapproval
Prominent environmental groups are suing the federal government over glyphosate, the active ingredient in Bayer AG’s Monsanto Roundup weed killers. EPA Reapproved Glyphosate in January The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) re-approved glyphosate in January, asserting the herbicide is safe. … Continue reading
Bayer Shareholder Files Lawsuit Over “Disastrous” Monsanto Acquisition
A shareholder in Bayer AG has sued the company, asserting its “disastrous” acquisition of Monsanto has exposed the conglomerate to potentially billions in liability from Roundup cancer lawsuits. Bayer Share Price Slumped on Monsanto Roundup Verdicts German-based Bayer acquired Monsanto … Continue reading
Proposal Would Allow Direct Filing of Zantac Cancer Lawsuits in Federal MDL
Parties to the federal multidistrict litigation established for lawsuits stemming from the recent Zantac recalls have suggested that future plaintiffs be allowed to directly file their cases in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. According to a Joint … Continue reading
Treating Kids with Proton Pump Inhibitors Could Increase Fracture Risk
A newly published study suggests otherwise healthy children may be more likely to suffer bone fractures if they’re treated with proton pump inhibitors, a popular class of heart burn medications that includes prescription and over-the-counter versions of Nexium, Prilosec, and … Continue reading
FDA Tests Increase Concerns Over Talcum Powder and Asbestos
The results of a recent U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) investigation are raising new concerns about the presence of asbestos in Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder and other talc-based cosmetics. What Products Tested Positive for Asbestos? According to a … Continue reading
Military Faulted for Failing to Adequately Communicate Firefighter Foam Risks
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is being faulted for failing to adequately communicate the health risks associated with PFAS-containing firefighter foams to military personnel and their families. According to the Military Times, the DOD began testing military firefighters for exposure … Continue reading
Zantac Lawsuit Conference Postponed Amid Coronavirus Quarantines
The federal judge overseeing Zantac lawsuits has postponed an initial conference scheduled for this Friday, amid ongoing quarantines for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. According to a Pretrial Order issued on March 13, 2020, in the U.S. District Court, Southern … Continue reading
Monsanto Secretly Funded Studies to Fight Glyphosate Ban
Desperate to keep its Roundup weed killer on the market, Monsanto secretly funded two academic studies predicting “very severe impacts” on farming and the environment if glyphosate were banned. While the research was used by the National Farmers’ Union and … Continue reading
Elmiron Vision Problems Made FDA Watch List
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) placed Elmiron on its so-called “Watch List” earlier this year, reflecting growing concerns that the bladder pain medication could be causing some patients to develop severe vision problems. About the FDA Watch List … Continue reading
Canada Announces New Metformin Recall
Bernstein Liebhard is not currently pursuing lawsuits on this drug, but if you fill out our form, we will let you know if that changes. Health Canada has announced another metformin recall for Type 2 diabetes medications that may be … Continue reading
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