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Law Firm Expands Nationwide Legal Battle Against HIV Drug Manufacturer Over Alleged Kidney and Bone Damage

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SAN FRANCISCO, California — A surge in litigation is underway as patients who used the HIV medication Truvada, containing tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), begin to file lawsuits across the United States. They claim the drug has caused severe kidney and bone injuries. This legal action targets Gilead Sciences Inc., the pharmaceutical giant behind the creation of Truvada and similar drugs. Victims are seeking compensation for ailments they believe are directly linked to the medication prescribed to manage their HIV diagnosis. Introduced in the early 2000s, Truvada was initially touted as a landmark advancement in the … Read more

Landmark Verdict: 81-Year-Old Mesothelioma Victim Awarded $23 Million in Negligence Lawsuit Against Valve Manufacturer Jenkins Brothers

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New York, NY – An 81-year-old individual suffering from mesothelioma was awarded a $13 million settlement for past pain and suffering and an additional $10 million for future pain and suffering by a New York jury earlier this year. The verdict held valve manufacturer Jenkins Brothers responsible for negligence in the case. The company has since appealed the decision, but the Supreme Court of New York’s Appellate Division upheld the jury’s ruling and allowed the verdict to stand. The lawsuit was filed by James McWilliams, a retired union steamfitter who worked with valve flange gaskets … Read more

Massachusetts Business Awarded $160,000 in Lawsuit Against High-Tech Woodworking Machine Manufacturer

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SAVANNAH, Ga. – A federal jury in Georgia has ruled that a manufacturer of a cutting-edge woodworking machine is responsible for breaching warranty obligations to the buyer of the device. The jury awarded a substantial sum of nearly $160,000 to a Massachusetts business that had previously claimed damages. The Massachusetts business filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, accusing them of failing to live up to their warranty duties for the high-tech woodworking machine. After careful deliberation, the jury sided with the plaintiff, ultimately holding the manufacturer accountable for the alleged breach. During the trial, the … Read more

Major Ghost Gun Manufacturer Agrees to Cease Sales in Maryland and Pay $1.2 Million Settlement

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Baltimore, Maryland has successfully reached a settlement in a lawsuit against the largest maker of “ghost gun” parts, Polymer80. The company has agreed to stop selling their products in Maryland and pay $1.2 million to the city. This victory follows similar successes in D.C. and Los Angeles, where lawsuits have been used to keep ghost guns off the streets. As part of the settlement, Polymer80 is also required to submit regular compliance reports. Federal authorities have identified Polymer80, based in Dayton, Nev., as the leading manufacturer of ghost gun parts, responsible for more than 88 … Read more