Cancer

"Legal Storm Brews: BioZorb Device Faces Backlash as Breast Cancer Survivors File Lawsuits Against Hologic"

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Boston, Mass. — Women treated for breast cancer are at the center of ongoing lawsuits against Hologic, Inc. over allegations that its BioZorb Marker, a device designed to assist in post-surgical monitoring of tumor sites, has caused serious health complications. Legal action commenced in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts in November 2022, following mounting reports of injuries allegedly linked to the BioZorb Marker, a small, coiled device with titanium clips. In early 2024, Hologic issued a safety notification, alerting healthcare providers to the risks associated with the product, prompting more attorneys to take on … Read more

Class Action Filed: Ethylene Oxide Emissions from Covington and Smyrna Sterilization Plants Blamed for Cancer Surge

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Covington, Georgia — Residents near Covington and Smyrna are raising alarms over potential health risks linked to ethylene oxide exposure from nearby sterilization plants. Ethylene oxide, a chemical commonly used in sterilizing medical equipment, has been the focus of increasing scrutiny, as a series of class action lawsuits allege its harmful effects. The community has been on edge as attorneys for the plaintiffs argue that exposure to ethylene oxide has contributed to a rise in cancer cases among residents in these areas. Families are expressing their concerns, noting they believe the sterilization processes taking place … Read more

Georgia Jury Awards $20 Million to Plaintiff in Landmark Ethylene Oxide Cancer Case, Sparking Surge in Litigation Claims

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Covington, Georgia—In a notable case involving ethylene oxide (EtO), a jury awarded $20 million in compensatory damages to a plaintiff who alleged that his exposure to the chemical resulted in a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The decision came after a trial focused on the sterilization practices of C.R. Bard, which operates a medical equipment sterilization facility in Covington. The plaintiff, who drove a truck near the facility, claimed he was exposed to harmful levels of EtO while making regular pickups and living just a mile and a half away from the plant. His battle with … Read more

Massachusetts Jury Awards $40.57 Million to Family Over Cigarette-Related Lung Cancer Death

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Woburn, Massachusetts — A jury trial this week concluded with a $40.57 million verdict against the country’s two leading cigarette manufacturers, Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds. The jury found the companies liable for the lung cancer death of 54-year-old Jose Amaral, who passed away in 2019. The jury in the Middlesex County Superior Court reached its decision after five days of deliberations. They determined that cigarettes produced by both Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds were defectively designed, contributing to Amaral’s cancer diagnosis and subsequent death. Of the total verdict, $25 million was awarded in punitive … Read more