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Zantac Ruling in Delaware Could Transform State into Mass Torts Hub

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Wilmington, DE — A recent ruling by a Delaware judge denying the consolidation of approximately 140 lawsuits against the manufacturers of Zantac could position the state as a new focal point for mass tort litigation. The decision by the Superior Court in Wilmington diverges notably from trends in other states where large-scale pharmaceutical lawsuits have been consolidated. The plaintiffs in these cases allege that Zantac, a popular over-the-counter heartburn medication, caused a variety of cancers. The claims have been spurred by studies indicating that the drug could turn into a carcinogenic substance under certain conditions. … Read more

Historic $116 Million Verdict Awarded in NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit, Marking Largest Wrongful Death Jury Award in State History

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New York — In a landmark verdict, a Manhattan Supreme Court jury has awarded $116 million to Nancy Cadigan, the mother of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old aspiring journalist who perished in a helicopter crash in March 2018. The decision marks the largest ever payout for a single wrongful death case in New York State history. Trevor Cadigan was among five passengers who drowned when their doors-off helicopter tour spiraled into the East River. The tragic incident occurred near East 88th Street, leaving only the pilot alive. The helicopter, owned by Liberty Helicopter and operated by … Read more

State System Seeks Overturn of $4 Million Verdict, Argues Insufficient Evidence in Former Dean’s Wrongful Termination Case

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Harrisburg, PA — A significant legal challenge is taking shape in Pennsylvania’s educational sector as the State System of Higher Education, joined by two other parties, seeks to overturn a multi-million dollar jury award. The case involves Jeffrey Krug, a former dean at Bloomsburg University, who was awarded close to $4 million in damages after alleging wrongful termination. Filed last Wednesday in U.S. Middle District Court, the motion by the State System of Higher Education contests the jury’s late-August decision, arguing that the evidence presented does not justify the substantial award of $3,934,138, supplemented by … Read more

Families Sue California State and Agencies Over Fatal Crash, Claiming Negligence on Dangerous Malibu Stretch

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Malibu, Calif. — Nearly one year after the tragic deaths of four Pepperdine University students, their families have initiated legal proceedings against the state of California and various government agencies. The legal action stems from a horrific accident that occurred on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu, claiming the lives of the young women as they attended a nearby event. On the evening of October 17, 2023, the victims—identified as Pepperdine seniors Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams—were either walking or standing alongside the famously treacherous stretch of road when a speeding … Read more