A new study from NIH found that using chemical hair relaxers such as Softsheen-Carson Optimum, can increase the risk of uterine cancer by 150%. The publication of this new evidence has led to hair relaxer lawsuits being filed against L’Oreal and its subsidiary SoftSheen-Caron. The plaintiffs filing these lawsuits are…
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Tylenol Autism Lawsuit
Tylenol autism lawsuits are being filed nationwide with a new Tylenol Autism class action lawsuit – technically an MDL, as we explain below – now certified in federal court. But, as we discuss below, that MDL is on the thinnest of ice. We are encouraging parents interested in bringing a…
Similac Powder Formula Recall Lawsuit
Similac recall lawsuits are being filed around the country after Abbott Laboratories announced a recall of all Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered infant formula products manufactured at the company’s plant in Sturgis, Michigan. Similac PM 60/40 has now also been recalled after a baby exposed to this powdered baby formula…
Dry Shampoo Lawsuits
Consumer product safety testing recently found that dry shampoo products contain high levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen. This discovery has prompted a series of product safety recalls and several consumer class action lawsuits over the last year. The latest evidence regarding benzene levels in dry shampoo products suggests…
Vaccine Injury Lawyer
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a special federal program that provides no-fault compensation to individuals that are injured by a vaccine. The VICP is often referred to as Vaccine Court and it offers people who are harmed by a vaccination an alternative compensation system outside of a…
What Is A Mass Tort? | Learning About Lawsuits
Much of this blog is dedicated to giving you news on significant court cases that take place throughout the country. These cases are not your typical Judge Judy, small claims type deals. They are pretty important. Typically, big personal injury cases usually manifest themselves in class actions, Multi-district Litigation, and/or mass…
Who Qualifies for a Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit?
ON this page we will look at who qualifies to file a vaginal mesh lawsuit. We will explain the criteria our firm uses to screen these cases and discuss the primary injuries involved in the vaginal mesh lawsuits. Vaginal Mesh News and Updates: August 27, 2024 – 140 Women in…
Dacthal Lawsuit for DCPA Exposure During Pregnancy
If you were exposed to the herbicide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA), commonly known as Dacthal, during pregnancy, and your child has suffered health issues as a result, you may be entitled to compensation. The harmful effects of DCPA on pregnant women and their unborn children have become increasingly evident, leading to…
AFFF Exposure in the Navy
AFFF firefighting foam has been used for decades to put out fires fueled by chemicals like gasoline. New research has shown that prolonged exposure to the chemicals in AFFF can cause cancer, leading to thousands of lawsuits across the country. Anyone who served in the Navy had a high risk…
Hair Relaxer Hysterectomy Lawsuit
New evidence has established that exposure to the chemicals in hair relaxers or hair straightener products can cause uterine cancer and other conditions resulting in a hysterectomy. Lawsuits are now being filed against cosmetic companies that manufacture hair relaxers. A hair relaxer class action lawsuit could come as early as…