MDL

July 2025 Update: Suboxone MDL Lawsuit Progress and Settlement Insights Revealed

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In Los Angeles, California, ongoing developments in lawsuits surrounding Suboxone continue to capture attention as participants in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) await further updates. The legal proceedings, which involve numerous cases consolidated in federal court, focus on allegations against manufacturers of the opioid addiction treatment medication and their alleged role in exacerbating the opioid crisis. The MDL, established to streamline the litigation process, has been complex, with various parties aiming to reach a settlement. As of July 2025, the case numbers reflect the aggregation of claims from across the nation, with thousands of individuals and … Read more

NEC Infant Formula Legal Team Gears Up for Key Meeting with MDL Judge After First Bellwether Trial Dismissal

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Lawyers representing families impacted by NEC infant formula cases are set to meet with a federal judge overseeing the multidistrict litigation in an ongoing effort to address the complexities of the lawsuits. This gathering occurs following the dismissal of the first bellwether trial, which had drawn significant attention. The bellwether trial sought to evaluate claims against the manufacturers of certain infant formulas linked to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe gastrointestinal condition affecting premature infants. The dismissal has raised concerns among plaintiffs regarding the future trajectory of their cases. During the upcoming meeting, attorneys are expected … Read more

Surge in Bard PowerPort Lawsuits: Over 1,100 Cases Pending in Arizona MDL as Allegations of Device Malfunction Intensify

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PHOENIX, Ariz. — Over 1,100 lawsuits have been filed against the makers of Bard PowerPort, a medical device used for venous access during medical treatments, which plaintiffs claim is prone to fracturing and causing serious injuries. These cases are currently centralized in multidistrict litigation (MDL) before Judge David G. Campbell in Arizona, signifying a growing legal battle against Becton Dickinson, the company that owns Bard. The ongoing litigation has seen a rapid increase in the number of cases. From having no pending lawsuits in the MDL in October 2023, numbers surged to 1,112 active lawsuits … Read more

Suboxone Lawsuit Surge: Victims Seek Justice for Unwarned Tooth Decay Risks as Cases Flood into Federal MDL

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CLEVELAND — Suboxone, a drug widely used in addiction treatment, is now at the center of numerous lawsuits due to allegations that it causes severe tooth decay. The growing body of litigation, which claims the drug’s manufacturer, Indivior, failed to warn users of this potential risk, has evolved significantly since its inception. Recent reports indicate that the number of cases consolidated in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Northern District of Ohio has drastically increased. From 358 cases at the beginning of summer, the docket has swollen to 673 pending lawsuits as of September 2024. … Read more