Lawsuits

Groundbreaking Settlement Expected for AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawsuits

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City of Stuart, Florida is gearing up for the first bellwether trial in the AFFF firefighting foam class action lawsuit, which is scheduled to begin on June 5, 2023. The city alleges that PFAS from firefighting foam products made by companies like 3M and DuPont contaminated their water supply. This trial will be a crucial event for the litigation, and a successful verdict for the plaintiff could potentially lead to a multi-billion dollar global settlement. Occupational exposure to AFFF firefighting foam is a significant concern in this litigation. Firefighters, as well as individuals working in … Read more

Viking Fitness Center Faces Lawsuits Over Failure to Stop Alleged Tanning Bed Photo Incident

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MARYSVILLE, MI – Viking Fitness Center in Marysville, Michigan has responded to multiple lawsuits accusing the gym of failing to take appropriate action against a former member who allegedly photographed women in tanning beds. The four female plaintiffs, identified as “Jane Doe,” claim that the gym did not address the issue after Corey Norman, a co-defendant in three of the lawsuits, was caught taking photos of women in tanning beds with his phone. Norman was sentenced to prison in March. According to the lawsuits, the victims argue that Viking Fitness Center should have taken measures … Read more

Projected Paraquat Settlement Payouts: Updates on Parkinson’s Lawsuits

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Chicago, Illinois – The Paraquat class action lawsuits continue to grow as more plaintiffs come forward alleging that the herbicide caused them to develop Parkinson’s disease. As of January 2023, there are over 2,300 cases pending in the Paraquat multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the federal courts. The litigation has seen a significant increase in the number of new cases filed each month, with an average of over 200 new cases per month in 2022. The plaintiffs in these lawsuits claim that exposure to Paraquat, a popular weed killer, led to their Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. They … Read more