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Deadlocked Jurors Lead to Mistrial in Landscaper’s Roundup Cancer Lawsuit

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Dover, Delaware (AP) – A mistrial was declared on Friday in the latest lawsuit claiming that exposure to the popular weedkiller Roundup leads to cancer. The decision came after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict following three days of deliberations. Despite the judge’s order to continue their discussions, the jurors remained deadlocked. The lawsuit was filed by the family of Anthony Cloud, a landscaper from South Carolina who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2018. Sadly, he passed away in October 2021, just six weeks after filing the lawsuit. In their legal action, … Read more

Xavier Dolan to Lead Un Certain Regard Jury at Cannes Film Festival

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Toronto, Canada – Xavier Dolan, the renowned Canadian filmmaker known for his critically acclaimed films such as “Mommy,” has been appointed as President of the Un Certain Regard Jury for the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. This prestigious position allows Dolan to celebrate emerging talent in the industry. Expressing his excitement about the opportunity, Dolan shared, “I am humbled and delighted to return to Cannes as President of the Un Certain Regard Jury. Discovering the work of talented filmmakers has always been at the heart of my personal and professional journeys. This responsibility … Read more

Customers File Lawsuits Against Stanley Tumblers Over Undisclosed Lead Content

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Seattle, Washington – The parent company responsible for the viral Stanley cup tumblers is facing a series of lawsuits over allegations that the brand failed to disclose the presence of lead in their products. The proposed class action lawsuits, filed in the U.S. District Court in Washington state, come after Stanley recently acknowledged that the vacuum insulation in their products contains “some lead.” Stanley issued a statement assuring consumers that no lead is present on the surface or in the contents of their products. Concerns about the presence of lead in the Stanley cups arose … Read more

Stanley Tumbler Maker Faces Lawsuits Over Lead Controversy: What You Need to Know

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LOS ANGELES – Litigation is underway against the parent company of Stanley Tumblers, which has faced allegations of misleading consumers about the presence of lead in its products. Pacific Market International, the Seattle-based parent company, did not publicly acknowledge the lead content in its Tumblers until January of this year, according to Fox 40. A lawsuit has been filed by four women in California, seeking punitive damages and a permanent injunction requiring Pacific Market International to disclose any lead or toxins in its products in the state. Stanley Tumblers do indeed contain lead, as it … Read more