Tasigna is a relatively new drug developed by Novartis for the treatment of leukemia. Not long after Tasigna was released in the U.S., evidence emerged indicating that Tasigna could cause a dangerous condition called atherosclerosis (narrowing of the blood arteries to the heart). Plaintiffs’ lawyers claim that Novartis knew or…
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Africa’s Best Hair Relaxer Lawsuit
A new medical study has found that the chemicals in hair relaxers or straighteners can cause uterine cancer and other hormone-related conditions in women. Africa’s Best no-lye relaxer is one the more popular brands of hair relaxer, and it is manufactured by House of Cheatham, Inc. Hair relaxer lawsuits are…
Discovery of Benzene in Spray Deodorants May Lead to Recall and Lawsuits
Product safety testing discovered dangerous levels of benzene in several major brands of spray-on deodorant (and body spray). Benzene is a notorious human carcinogen that has been shown to cause leukemia. Unsafe levels of the carcinogen were found in some of the most popular deodorant brands including Old Spice, Secret,…
Military Housing Lawsuit
There are approximately 1.3 million active-duty service members in the United States. Among these, approximately 22% reside in privatized on-base housing. We owe it to our service men and women to provide them with quality housing. Yet so many do not. Soldiers report a range of issues, including lead-based pain,…
Allergan Breast Implant Lawsuits
Federal lawsuits against Allergan’s Natrelle Biocell Textured Breast Implants emerged months after its manufacturer, Allergan, recalled it. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidated all federal into an MDL class action in New Jersey (most recent court order). The MDL lawsuits allege that the implants cause breast implant-associated anaplastic…
What to Expect in the Paraquat Litigation in 2023
Paraquat is a heavy-duty herbicide widely used in commercial farming in the U.S. for decades. Recent scientific research has shown that chronic exposure to Paraquat can significantly increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The emergence of this evidence has led to thousands of former farmers filing Paraquat lawsuits alleging…
When Will I Get a 3M Earplug Settlement Check?
There are reports of 3M earplug settlement. Now more than ever, veterans are asking “When is my 3M earplug case going to settle?” They are also asked how do I opt out of a settlement because I’m not taking this offer. In this post, we will try to explain exactly…
Alabama Class Action Lawsuits
Our national mass tort lawyers are pursuing cases in a number of class action lawsuits. Thousands of Alabama residents could potentially be eligible to become plaintiffs in many of these mass tort cases. In this post, we will summarize the most significant class action lawsuits that Alabama residents should be…
The Pivotal First AFFF Bellwether Trial
Next week, the pivotal first bellwether test trial is set to begin in the massive class action MDL over the personal and environmental harm caused by PFAS “forever chemicals” in AFFF firefighting foam. The firefighting foam MDL now has over 4,000 plaintiffs with pending cases. Now, after years of consolidated…
Hair Relaxer and Endometrial Cancer Lawsuits
Chemical hair relaxers and hair perms are products routinely used by a majority of African American women in the U.S. Scientific research has recently established that the chemicals in hair relaxers can cause endometrial cancer, and other serious health conditions. Lawsuits are now being filed by women who may have…