Litigation

Zantac Litigation Progresses: Key Developments in Ongoing Legal Battle Over Health Concerns

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Washington, D.C. — In a colossal legal battle that has captivated national attention, recent months have seen a flurry of lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of the popular heartburn medication Zantac, alleging that it causes cancer. Plaintiffs across the United States claim sustained injury after the drug’s link to cancer became publicly acknowledged, stimulating an avalanche of legal claims. In 2019, the online pharmacy Valisure detected NDMA, a probable human carcinogen, in some batches of Zantac. This finding prompted a deeper look into the drug, which eventually led to its recall by the Food and … Read more

Litigation Expert Justin VandenBout Joins Norton Rose Fulbright, Bolstering Houston’s Legal Powerhouse

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HOUSTON — Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, announced the appointment of Justin VandenBout as a partner in the firm’s Houston office. VandenBout, a seasoned litigation attorney, will join Norton Rose Fulbright’s Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort practice team, bringing a depth of experience in handling complex litigation across multiple states. Previously with Chamberlain Hrdlicka, VandenBout has managed a diverse litigation practice that spans several areas, including commercial and product liability litigation, insurance coverage, and mass tort litigation. He has skillfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous high-stakes proceedings across the … Read more

Motley Rice Expands Litigation Force with Top Philadelphia Litigator Mike Daly to Spearhead Mass Tort and Class Action Practices

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Philadelphia, PA – Motley Rice LLC, a top plaintiff’s civil litigation firm, recently announced the appointment of Mike Daly to its Philadelphia office, marking a significant expansion of its class action and multidistrict litigation practice. Daly, a seasoned litigator with a robust track record, will play a crucial role in leading the Philadelphia team, focusing on product liability claims related to defective medical devices, dangerous pharmaceuticals, environmental hazards, and asbestos-related injuries. Daly’s appointment comes at a time when Motley Rice is looking to deepen its litigation capabilities in several high-profile areas, including the Paraquat and … Read more

Rising Wave of Litigation: Women Sue Over Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxer Products

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WASHINGTON — A groundbreaking study from the National Institutes of Health has prompted a wave of lawsuits after revealing that frequent use of chemical hair relaxers could significantly increase the risk of uterine and ovarian cancer. The findings, stemming from an examination of over 50,000 sister pairs in the “Sister Study,” have galvanized a broad spectrum of legal challenges against major cosmetic companies, highlighting potential hormone-related health risks associated with these popular beauty products. Primarily utilized by African American women, these hair straightening products contain potent chemicals that relax curly hair by breaking down its … Read more