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Mass Tort and Toxic Tort Legal Battles Soar in Federal Docket: Supreme Court and Appeals Courts Grapple with Groundbreaking Cases

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RALEIGH, North Carolina – With an increasing number of mass tort and toxic tort claims being brought to court, television screens are bombarded with advertisements encouraging victims to seek compensation through large verdicts. As the first settlements for contaminated water at Camp Lejeune are reached and over 50% of the federal docket is filled with multi-district litigation primarily stemming from mass tort cases, various courts are having to grapple with the complexities of these legal battles. The U.S. Supreme Court, 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and the 1st District Illinois Appellate Court are among … Read more

Bayer’s Roundup Settlements Soar as Glyphosate Controversy Rages On

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Los Angeles, CA – Bayer, the pharmaceutical company that acquired Roundup brands as part of its purchase of Monsanto, has announced a $2 billion settlement to cover future claims related to the controversial weedkiller. The settlement comes after years of legal battles over the chemical glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. Glyphosate has been at the center of controversy due to differing opinions on its safety. In 2015, the World Health Organization’s cancer research agency concluded that glyphosate was probably carcinogenic to humans. However, many regulatory agencies, including the U.S. EPA, classify the chemical as … Read more

Sunscreen Lawsuits Soar as Johnson & Johnson Faces Multiple Recalls for Benzene Contamination

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Sunscreen recall lawsuits have surged against Johnson & Johnson after the discovery of benzene in their products. The company has recalled five major brands of Neutrogena and Aveeno spray-on sunscreens as a result. It is anticipated that thousands more lawsuits will be filed against Johnson & Johnson, potentially involving other manufacturers as well. These lawsuits are expected to be consolidated into a new “class-action” MDL. The presence of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in sunscreen is a cause for concern. Benzene, a byproduct of crude oil, is highly carcinogenic and has been linked to the … Read more