Lawsuits

End of 3M Earplug Litigation Leads to Significant Decline in Federal Lawsuits in 2024

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The conclusion of the mass tort litigation involving 3M’s combat earplugs has noticeably influenced the volume of federal lawsuits, marking a significant trend as we enter 2024. The litigation, which saw thousands of U.S. military veterans suing the manufacturer over hearing damage, was one of the largest such cases in recent history. The mass proceeding concluded late last year, immediately impacting the statistics for pending cases across federal courts. Data from the U.S. federal court system shows a drastic reduction in the number of new lawsuits filed in the first quarter of 2024, with figures … Read more

U.S. Lawsuits Hit Companies with Unprecedented Financial Penalties in Latest Yearly Review

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In 2022, American corporations encountered unprecedented financial strain due to a rise in the average damages awarded in lawsuits across the United States. This surge set a new record, significantly impacting corporate financial health and raising concerns about the litigious environment in which businesses operate. Financial experts attribute this increase in litigation costs to a variety of factors including more aggressive legal strategies, rising corporate accountability demands, and evolving economic conditions. As companies navigated a complex web of regulatory and legal challenges, the financial repercussions were felt across various sectors. The escalation in litigation costs … Read more

Depo-Provera Users File Lawsuits Claiming Birth Control Shot Linked to Brain Tumors, Seek Justice Against Pharmaceutical Giants

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LOS ANGELES — A series of U.S. lawsuits claim that Depo-Provera, a birth control injection, is linked to the development of meningioma brain tumors, with litigations pointing fingers at pharmaceutical giants for not adequately warning users of the possible risks. The first such lawsuit was launched in October 2024 by a California woman who had used the contraceptive from 2005 to 2021 and then required surgery to remove a brain tumor. As litigation intensifies, approximately 70 related claims were filed as of February 2025. These cases are likely to burgeon with many consolidated into a … Read more

Justice Department Halts DEI Lawsuits, Citing Lack of Intentional Discrimination in Police and Fire Department Hiring

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The Department of Justice recently terminated a series of lawsuits concerning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices within various police and fire departments nationwide, previously initiated under the Biden administration. The discontinuation stems from an evaluation of aptitude tests, which some argued discriminated against minority groups. These lawsuits argued for race-based hiring quotas following identifiable statistical disparities in test performances by race and gender among applicants. However, the DOJ found these cases lacked evidence of intentional discrimination. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the need for public safety roles to be filled based on skill and … Read more