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Lawsuits Surge as Women Seek Justice Against L’Oréal and Other Hair Product Giants for Selling Hazardous Chemical Hair Straighteners

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Miami, FL – Women in the United States are taking legal action against L’Oréal and other hair product companies for selling dangerous chemical hair straighteners. A recent study suggests that women who use these products frequently, at least four times a year, are at a significantly higher risk of developing uterine cancer. As a result, these companies are now facing the consequences of selling carcinogenic products. Rather than filing individual lawsuits, many women are joining a mass tort litigation against L’Oréal and other hair product companies. Mass tort litigation allows multiple plaintiffs to come together … Read more

Former ESL Teacher Turned Lawyer Empowers Change in Mass Tort and Product Liability Cases

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Los Angeles, California – Rachel, an attorney at Husch Blackwell, specializes in mass tort and product liability cases. Their journey to the legal field took an unconventional path, driven by a desire to level the playing field for others. Initially aspiring to be an English as a Second Language teacher, Rachel’s experience teaching abroad made them realize they wanted to effect change on a systemic level, leading them to pursue a legal career. Drawing on their background as an ESL tutor and teacher, Rachel’s legal work is characterized by their ability to identify problems and … Read more

Recent Verdicts Shed Light on the Power of Punitive Damages in Product Liability Cases

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Philadelphia, San Diego, and St. Louis – Four separate products liability trials ended with large plaintiff verdicts in October and November 2023, highlighting the potential danger of punitive damages. Three of these verdicts were against Monsanto in Roundup weed killer cases, while the fourth was against Mitsubishi. The bulk of the awards, totaling $3 billion, was punitive damages alone. In Philadelphia, a jury awarded $175 million to a plaintiff who developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after using Roundup for over 20 years. The jury found Monsanto liable for negligently designing Roundup and failing to warn consumers about … Read more

From Journalism to Law: Meet Will, the Creative Problem-Solver Standing up for Mass Tort and Product Liability Victims

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Chicago, IL – Will, an attorney focusing on mass tort and product liability cases, has had a unique journey that led him to his current career path. With a background in journalism and web development, he initially chose a different direction. However, the global impact of COVID-19 prompted him to make a change, recognizing the perfect opportunity for a career shift. Will’s passion for learning and his diverse skill set make him a valuable asset to the Mass Tort & Product Liability team. Growing up in a family with legal professionals, Will was naturally drawn … Read more