Lawsuits

Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits Continue to Surge in 2023: Victims Seek Justice for Complications and Injuries

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – Vaginal mesh litigation has emerged as one of the most significant mass torts in recent history, with thousands of lawsuits filed against various transvaginal mesh (TVM) product manufacturers. In this article, we delve into the history of vaginal mesh litigation and provide an overview of the current landscape for individuals considering a vaginal mesh lawsuit in 2023. Updates: In a recent case, a new vaginal mesh lawsuit was filed against Boston Scientific. The plaintiff underwent transvaginal surgery in November 2022 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, during which the Boston … Read more

Life-Altering Side Effects: Ozempic Weight Loss Drug Linked to Serious Bowel Injuries, Lawsuits Mount

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A woman who used the weight loss drug Ozempic is now facing a lifelong battle with diarrhea due to a serious bowel injury allegedly caused by the medication. This case is just one of several lawsuits filed against Novo Nordisk, the parent company of Ozempic and its sister drug Wegovy, since November. All the plaintiffs claim that the injections led to a rare condition called gastroparesis, which affects the spontaneous movement of the stomach muscles. Symptoms include nausea, bloating, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, weight loss, and malnutrition, according to the Mayo Clinic. The unidentified woman … Read more

Tort Lawsuits Hit Decade Low in 2022, But Surge Expected in 2023

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Miami, Florida – The number of tort lawsuits filed in 2022 reached one of the lowest levels in the past decade, according to a recent report. However, the trend has already shifted, with an increase in tort cases recorded so far this year. The 2023 Torts Litigation Report, released by Lex Machina, a division of LexisNexis, revealed that there were 14,375 tort lawsuits filed in federal courts last year. This figure represents a decline from the previous year’s 15,799 cases and is the lowest number in 10 years, apart from 2013 and 2016, when 12,069 … Read more

The Mass Tort Landscape in 2024: Biggest Class Action MDLs, Potential Settlements, and New Lawsuits Emerging

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NEW YORK – As the new year begins, the landscape of mass tort litigation in 2024 is starting to take shape. From the biggest class action MDLs to the potential settlements and growth opportunities, here are the key mass torts to watch. At the forefront of the mass tort world is the Camp Lejeune Lawsuit, even though it is technically not an MDL class action. The Eastern District of North Carolina has established a mini-MDL for the over 110,000 administratively filed cases under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA). With the Department of Justice launching … Read more