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Roundup Cancer Lawsuit Update: Oregon Court Overturns Monsanto Win

Product Liability / July 17, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , ,

An Oregon court recently overturned a trial win for Monsanto, now owned by Bayer AG, reigniting the debate over the safety of Roundup weed killer’s active ingredient, glyphosate. This ruling underscores the growing scrutiny over the product’s safety and the regulatory oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It also casts a spotlight on the […]

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Court Rules Against Johnson & Johnson in Lawsuit Over Talcum Powder Cancer Study

Product Liability / July 15, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

A federal judge in New Jersey has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a subsidiary of pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson against a prominent researcher and epidemiologist. The lawsuit was filed against Dr. Jacqueline Moline over an influential paper she published in 2019, linking talc-based consumer products to cancer. The district court’s ruling shines a spotlight

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World Health Organization Report: Talc in Johnson’s Baby Powder ‘Probably Carcinogenic’

Product Liability / July 12, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Even without being contaminated by asbestos, the World Health Organization (WHO) has now determined that exposure to talc, once widely used in consumer products like Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder, likely increases the risk of cancer, particularly ovarian cancer. This assessment comes after years of growing concerns about the potential link between talcum powder and

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Suboxone Manufacturers Face Thousands of Tooth Decay Lawsuits as Tolling Agreement Looms

Product Liability / July 3, 2024 / 5 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The opioid epidemic has ravaged communities across America, leaving countless individuals and families grappling with the devastating consequences of addiction. Suboxone, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder, has emerged as a crucial tool in the fight against this public health crisis. However, the use of Suboxone has been associated with a troubling side

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CooperSurgical Faces Wave of IVF Lawsuits Over Recalled Embryo Culture

Product Liability / July 1, 2024 / 3 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

A recent recall by medical device giant CooperSurgical has shaken the IVF industry, leading to a surge of lawsuits from devastated individuals who allege that their embryos were irreparably damaged by the company’s faulty embryo culture media. The CooperSurgical IVF Solution Recall In December 2023, CooperSurgical, a prominent player in the fertility technology industry, issued

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Bayer Lobbies Congress to Shield Itself from Roundup Cancer Lawsuits

Product Liability / June 28, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , ,

The biotech giant Bayer has found itself in a precarious position, facing a slew of lawsuits alleging that its popular weed killer, Roundup, causes cancer in people who use it frequently. In a desperate bid to shield itself from the financial repercussions of these claims, Bayer has turned to Congress, lobbying for legislation that could

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Thousands Join Massive Suboxone Lawsuit Over Dental Damage

Product Liability / June 22, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , ,

The opioid crisis has devastated communities across America, leaving countless individuals struggling with addiction and its debilitating consequences. In the midst of this public health emergency, a medication called Suboxone emerged as a treatment option to help those battling opioid dependence. However, a growing number of Suboxone users are now seeking legal recourse, alleging that

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Johnson & Johnson Reaches Landmark $700 Million Settlement Over Talcum Powder Cancer Risks

Product Liability / June 22, 2024 / 3 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Consumer healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has agreed to pay a staggering $700 million to settle a nationwide investigation led by 42 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. The settlement resolves allegations that the company deliberately misled customers about the safety and purity of its talcum-based powder products, including its iconic Johnson’s Baby Powder.  The

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Roundup Weed Killer Linked to Increased Cancer Risk: Lawsuits Mount as Bayer Faces Billions in Damages

Product Liability / June 14, 2024 / 5 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , ,

The use of the popular weed killer Roundup has come under intense scrutiny in recent years, with thousands of individuals filing lawsuits nationwide claiming the glyphosate-based herbicide caused them to develop serious illnesses, including an increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). These lawsuits have placed significant financial strain on Bayer, the company that acquired Roundup’s

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J&J Hit with $260M Verdict in Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Trial

Product Liability / June 13, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , ,

An Oregon jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $260 million in damages to a woman who claims the healthcare giant’s talc-based baby powder caused her to develop a deadly form of cancer called mesothelioma. This landmark verdict comes amidst J&J’s ongoing efforts to resolve the avalanche of lawsuits it faces over the alleged

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