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Firefighting Foam Chemicals Polluting Water Supplies of Major Cities
A prominent environmental group is warning that PFAS – the toxic chemicals found in certain types of firefighting foam – are polluting the water supplies of several major cities across the United States. Perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are manmade chemicals … Continue reading
Maine Hotels Named in Latest Sex Trafficking Lawsuit
The owners of four hotels in Portland, Maine are facing a new lawsuit that alleges staff ignored signs the establishments were being frequented by sex traffickers. Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Allegations This latest sex trafficking lawsuit was filed last week in … Continue reading
Monsanto Roundup Settlement Watch: Bayer Postpones Another Cancer Trial
Bayer AG has postponed yet another Monsanto Roundup trial, increasing speculation that the company could be on the verge of settling tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging the glyphosate-based herbicide caused cancer. According to Law.com, Bayer agreed to the postponement … Continue reading
Surging Breast Implant Lymphoma Reports Cast Doubt on “Rare” Characterization
Reports of lymphoma associated with certain textured breast implants are increasing at an alarming rate, suggesting the slow-growing cancer can no longer be considered rare. According to CBC News, Health Canada had received 106 confirmed or suspected reports of breast … Continue reading
Bayer Said to be Discussing $10 Billion Roundup Cancer Settlement
Anticipation is growing that Bayer AG will soon settle the massive litigation involving Monsanto Roundup and cancer. Possible Roundup Settlement Would Include $2 Billion for Future Claims According to Bloomberg News, sources involved in an ongoing mediation effort indicated the … Continue reading
Valsartan Lawyers Claim Drug Makers Failed to Properly Preserve Recalled Pills
Lawyers representing plaintiffs in the federal valsartan litigation claim drug makers have failed to properly preserve recalled pills, potentially destroying evidence vital to their claims. Nearly 200 lawsuits involving allegedly contaminated valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan medications are currently pending in … Continue reading
Wisconsin Set to Restrict PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foam
Lawmakers in Wisconsin have approved restrictions on PFAS-containing firefighting foams in a bid to prevent the toxic chemicals from further contaminating soil and groundwater. Improving Water Quality a Priority for Wisconsin Governor Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, a Democrat, has made … Continue reading
New Mexico Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Talcum Powder Marketing
The state of New Mexico recently filed suit against Johnson & Johnson alleging the company’s talcum powder marketing targeted minority women and children, even though company officials were aware that Johnson’s Baby Powder, Johnson’s Medicated Powder, and Shower-to-Shower products might … Continue reading
Combat Arms Earplugs Lawsuit Filings Surge, With More than 2,800 Claims Pending in MDL
Thousands of military veterans around the United States continue to file lawsuits seeking compensation for permanent hearing loss and tinnitus that allegedly resulted from the use of the 3M Company’s Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2. According to a recent update … Continue reading
Pennsylvania Judge Cuts Risperdal Punitive Damages Awarded to Gynecomastia Plaintiff
A state court judge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has reduced the $8 billion in punitive damages awarded to a Risperdal gynecomastia plaintiff last year to $6.8 million. No reason was given for the ruling, which was disclosed in court papers filed … Continue reading
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