In a landmark decision on June 3, 2024, a jury in Portland’s 4th Judicial District Circuit Court found Johnson & Johnson liable for $260 million in damages to Kyung Lee, an Oregon woman who developed
Herbicide paraquat is a chemical used as an herbicide since the 1950s. If you were exposed to this chemical and developed Parkinson’s disease, then you may qualify for a Paraquat lawsuit. Various studies indicate that
When they are prompted to talk to a mass tort lawyer about their case, many people wonder: why shouldn’t I file a personal injury lawsuit instead? This is a valid question, and it deserves a
In a concerning series of events that have caught the attention of both the public and regulatory bodies, the Paragard IUD, a popular birth control device, has come under scrutiny for its alarming rate of
The first Zantac trial in Chicago has brought to light the compelling case of Angela Valadez, an 89-year-old Illinois resident who developed colon cancer after nearly two decades of using the over-the-counter medication. As she
The first Zantac trial began on May 2 in Chicago a crowded Cook County courtroom. While drug companies have faced tens of thousands of lawsuits over claims that Zantac causes cancer, this is the first
The popular weed killer Roundup is at the heart of one of the most active mass tort lawsuits in the U.S. With thousands of cases pending and surprising decisions made by the defendant – the
For decades, women of color were heavily targeted with advertising promoting a European look with straight hair. They were encouraged to use hair relaxers and hair straighteners. As a result of continuous use of these
A gentle rocking movement can be soothing for infants and toddlers, but it can also be deadly if the rocker has a design flaw. This is the case of two types of rockers produced by
When you are told that you could join a multi-district litigation because you have a mass tort case, your hopes may go up because you read about a million dollars in settlements. However, your lawyer
The situation surrounding the Philips Respironics devices and the subsequent FDA report of 561 related deaths since 2021 is deeply concerning. The recall was prompted by issues with the devices’ foam, which could degrade and
If you suffered complications from defective hernia mesh, you may have the right to join the ongoing mass tort lawsuit. However, you will need an experienced hernia mesh lawyer to evaluate the merits of your
