Consumers

J&J Talc Consumers Demand Cancer Screenings, Regardless of Multi-Billion Dollar Costs

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Thousands of individuals who have used Johnson & Johnson’s talcum-based products are pressing for funded medical screenings to detect ovarian cancer, arguing for surveillance even if it incurs costs reaching billions of dollars. This demand follows allegations linking the company’s talc products to instances of the cancer, claims that Johnson & Johnson vehemently denies. These plaintiffs are a part of a much broader litigation landscape concerning Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder, which includes over 40,000 lawsuits. The primary accusation is that the talc, a key ingredient in the company’s baby powder and other products, contained … Read more

Recent Developments in Zantac Litigation: Key Updates for Affected Consumers

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Washington — Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of Zantac and its generic forms, alleging that the popular heartburn medication may cause cancer. The legal battles represent a significant chapter in pharmaceutical litigation, underscoring ongoing concerns regarding drug safety and consumer protection. The controversy began after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned in 2019 that Zantac (ranitidine) might contain a probable human carcinogen called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Following these findings, the FDA requested the removal of all ranitidine products from the market in April 2020, leading to widespread recall and discontinuation … Read more

Major Breakthrough: Sweeping Proposal Gives Consumers Control Over Tech Companies’ Use of Personal Data

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers in Washington have unveiled a landmark proposal that would grant consumers unprecedented control over their personal data, marking a significant step towards national online privacy protections. The bipartisan agreement, negotiated by Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), represents a breakthrough in the long-standing congressional debate on data privacy. The proposed legislation, known as the American Privacy Rights Act, aims to establish a national standard for how tech companies like Google, Meta, and TikTok collect, use, and transfer data on … Read more

Empowering Financial Justice: Creditor Law Group Champions Consumers Against Unscrupulous Creditors

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Philadelphia, PA – American households are burdened with an alarming amount of debt, according to recent data from Experian. The average household debt in the United States reached $103,358 in the second quarter of 2023, and by the third quarter, total household debt had risen by $228 billion to a staggering $17.29 trillion, as reported by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. These numbers underscore the financial challenges faced by many American families, who often find themselves in distress. Unfortunately, some debt collectors exacerbate the situation by engaging in unscrupulous practices. However, there is … Read more