Multicounty

New Multicounty Litigation Bid Against Monsanto and Bayer Over Roundup Exposure Filed in New Jersey

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TRENTON, N.J. — In a recent legal maneuver, attorneys have submitted a new application to the New Jersey Supreme Court seeking to consolidate several lawsuits against Monsanto Co. and its parent company, Bayer AG. The lawsuits allege injuries from exposure to Roundup, a popular weed killer produced by the companies. This application marks the second attempt to have these cases designated as multicounty litigation, emphasizing the significance and scope of the claims involved. The push for multicounty litigation underscores the complexities and shared characteristics of the lawsuits, which claim that exposure to Roundup has resulted … Read more

New Lawsuit Surge: New Jersey Moves Toward Multi-County Litigation Against Monsanto Over Roundup Injuries

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Trenton, NJ – In what marks a moving development within the legal realm, a recent filing with the New Jersey Supreme Court has introduced a second application requesting the consolidation of numerous lawsuits against Monsanto Co. and Bayer AG. These lawsuits allege injuries stemming from exposure to Roundup, Monsanto’s widely used herbicide. This motion for multicounty litigation underscores the growing legal challenges facing the corporations. The application, if approved, would streamline numerous cases alleging health damages due to the weed killer, targeting the efficiency and efficacy of judicial resources. This legal maneuver follows mounting claims … Read more

"Morrow County Man Indicted on 17 Charges Including Attempted Aggravated Murder Following Multicounty Crime Spree"

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MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio — Joshua Boucher, a 44-year-old man who has been detained in the Ashland County Jail, faces a slew of serious charges that now include attempted aggravated murder. Morrow County Prosecutor Andrew Wick announced that a grand jury issued 17 new charges against Boucher following his arrest. The charges stem from multiple allegations including attempted murder, kidnapping, felonious assault, aggravated robbery, and aggravated burglary. This string of charges was confirmed on Thursday by the recent grand jury indictment. Prior to these charges, Boucher was apprehended in a dramatic police encounter in Loudonville, Ohio. … Read more

New Jersey Supreme Court Initiates Multicounty Litigation for Claims Against Medical Device Giants Over Catheter Injuries

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Trenton, NJ — In a significant judicial move, the New Jersey Supreme Court has recently designated a specialized multicounty litigation track to handle a series of lawsuits against C.R. Bard Inc., Bard Access Systems Inc., and Becton Dickinson and Co. The litigation pertains to claims that the companies’ implanted port catheter products have caused injuries to users. These devices, which are commonly used to administer treatments like chemotherapy, have been at the center of legal scrutiny after numerous patients reported complications allegedly linked to the devices’ malfunction or failure. The designation of a multicounty litigation … Read more