Victims

Suboxone Lawsuit Surge: Victims Seek Justice for Unwarned Tooth Decay Risks as Cases Flood into Federal MDL

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CLEVELAND — Suboxone, a drug widely used in addiction treatment, is now at the center of numerous lawsuits due to allegations that it causes severe tooth decay. The growing body of litigation, which claims the drug’s manufacturer, Indivior, failed to warn users of this potential risk, has evolved significantly since its inception. Recent reports indicate that the number of cases consolidated in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Northern District of Ohio has drastically increased. From 358 cases at the beginning of summer, the docket has swollen to 673 pending lawsuits as of September 2024. … Read more

Jury Awards Over $5 Billion to Victims in Case Against Bottled Water Company Linked to Liver Damage

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – In a landmark decision, a Nevada jury has awarded $5.2 billion to plaintiffs in a lawsuit against AffinityLifestyles.com Inc., the former producers of Real Water, a Las Vegas-based bottled water company. The company was charged with negligence and product liability after their product was found to cause liver damage in consumers. The trial, which lasted for 12 days, concluded on Wednesday with the Clark County District Court jury splitting the award into $230 million in compensatory damages and a staggering $5 billion in punitive damages. The plaintiffs, including lead plaintiff Hunter … Read more

Connecticut Pioneers Paid Leave for Family Violence Victims: A Model for National Legislation?

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Hartford, CT — Connecticut, recognized for its innovative policies, first established its family violence leave law in 2010. This pioneering legislation bars employers from firing, penalizing or threatening employees who are victims of family violence or who participate in related court proceedings. The state law also mandates that employers provide paid or unpaid leave to these victims for necessary related activities during the year. Recent amendments have expanded the scope of this law to include paid leave benefits from the state under certain circumstances, such as leaves due to sexual assaults involving the employee or … Read more

Man Faces Court in Seremban After Allegedly Posing as Lawyer to Defraud Victims

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Seremban, Malaysia – A local man is facing charges after allegedly defrauding individuals by posing as a lawyer. Muhammad Syafiq Stewart Abdullah, 45, entered a not guilty plea to three counts of cheating during his appearance in the Sessions Court here on Monday. Abdullah is accused of deceiving two individuals into believing he was a qualified legal professional. According to legal documents, the first and third charges refer to allegations involving the same victim, dated November 18, 2021. The second charge pertains to a separate victim, with the incident reportedly occurring on March 2, 2022. … Read more