Trials

Philadelphia Jury Awards $175 Million in Groundbreaking Roundup Cancer Case, Sparking Wave of New Trials Nationwide

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Philadelphia – The first trial of the national Roundup litigation, a major event that could set the tone for upcoming cases, opened in Philadelphia, known for its active products liability docket. Attorney Thomas R. Kline, leading the trial and a finalist for The Legal Intelligencer’s Attorney of the Year, has emerged hopeful due to the strategic shifts and thorough examination of scientific evidence his team employed. Kline’s representation of 83-year-old Philadelphia resident Ernest Caranci, who suffers from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma attributed to long-term Roundup usage, has been both professionally and personally impactful. The most striking moment … Read more

Litchfield Man Faces Dual Trials over Alleged Bomb Making and Drug Charges

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Hillsdale, MI — A Litchfield resident is set to face two separate jury trials later this year on multiple charges including the possession of homemade explosives and illegal narcotics. Arvil Wesley Bryant, 32, will answer to allegations that range from drug possession to the unlawful holding of weapons, according to officials. Bryant has been implicated in two distinct legal cases. The first involves charges of aggravated stalking and malicious use of telecommunications services. The second, more severe case charges him with possession of methamphetamine, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a short-barrel shotgun, and possession … Read more

Comanche County Courts Brace for High-Stakes Cases: Alleged Assault and Stalking Trials Set to Begin

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Lawton, OK — This week, the Comanche County Courthouse is set to host a series of jury trials, including two particularly high-profile cases that have captured local attention. On Monday, jury selection will commence, paving the way for a week of legal proceedings involving both violent and peculiar allegations. Among the cases slated for deliberation is that of Billy Joe Martin, a 51-year-old man from Cooper, Texas, who faces serious charges following an incident that reportedly occurred in April 2023. Martin is accused of both sexual battery, a felony carrying a potential sentence of up … Read more

Setback and Persistence: Zantac Cancer Lawsuits Forge Ahead Despite Federal Dismissals, Trials Continue in Various States

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Philadelphia – In a recent turn of events in the Zantac litigation saga, Judge Joshua Roberts of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas has denied a motion for recusal brought by plaintiffs who pointed to a potential conflict of interest due to his wife’s position at the law firm Reed Smith. The firm represents Zantac manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline in jurisdictions outside of this case, sparking concerns of bias among litigants. The decision came amidst the broader context of numerous Zantac cases alleging that the drug, intended as a heartburn and ulcer remedy, contains unsafe levels of … Read more