Articles Posted in Mass Torts

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According to new evidence from NIH, chemical hair relaxers can cause ovarian cancer.  The research suggests that the chemicals in hair relaxers and hair straightener products disrupt the endocrine system and increase the risk of ovarian and other hormone-related cancers. If you used a hair relaxer for many years and were later diagnosed with ovarian cancer, you may be able to file a hair relaxer lawsuit against the product manufacturers.

Our national product liability attorneys are now accepting potential new hair relaxer ovarian cancer cases. If you are interested in filing a hair relaxer lawsuit, contact our office today at 800-553-8082 or get a free online consultation.

Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Updates

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Our law firm is taking on new Truvada lawsuits and other HIV drug injury lawsuits involving kidney or bone injuries in all 50 states.

HIV drugs containing tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) are, we believe, putting patients at risk. This has resulted in HIV drug lawsuits from victims alleging kidney disease and failure, bone density loss, bone injuries, and other side effects.

Viread® and Truvada® are two of the first brand-name drugs developed by Gilead Sciences to treat HIV. Viread and Truvada both use tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), a new type of antiviral drug that was one of the first effective treatments for slowing HIV.

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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 alleging that the chemicals in hair relaxer products like Optimum caused them to develop uterine cancer (or related conditions such as uterine fibroids and endometriosis).

In this post, we will discuss the new evidence on uterine cancer and hair relaxer and the allegations in the lawsuits against L’Oreal regarding its SoftSheen Carson product line. We will also look at the potential settlement value of these cases.

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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 Tylenol lawsuit to consider bringing a toxic baby food lawsuit.

Update: The federal court cases are dismissed. There is an appeal. See the update below that discusses your options moving forward.

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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 died.

When the Similac recall was announced, our attorneys were under the impression there would be a handful of severe injury and wrongful death cases from this recall.

We were wrong. While 2024 has seen new cases mostly die out, our law firm received hundreds of calls, many of which are from parents whose children have suffered severe injury or death from food poisoning from Similac.  It is an awful thing that happened, and it exacerbated a baby formula shortage that also caused a lot of pain.  The government and Abbott are working now to make sure it never happens again. In the meantime, a large number of victims have viable claims for compensation.

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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 that long-term use of these products may be connected to leukemia and other types of cancer. Our national mass tort law firm is now actively seeking cases from anyone who used dry shampoo products on a regular basis for a long time period and was subsequently diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, or any other type of blood cancer.

September 2024 Update

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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 traditional civil lawsuit.

Vaccine court and the VICP process are completely unfamiliar to most people and even most lawyers. In this post, we will explain the basics of vaccine court and getting compensation under the VICP.

Our lawyers give you recent updates on vaccine lawsuits and then get into the nuts and bolts of these cases.

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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 torts. Although these types of litigation have a lot in common, they are truly nuanced, meaning it takes an experienced attorney to fully comprehend how they work.

But of course, it helps to have a basic understanding in the first place. Here is a little bit about how a mass tort works.

Mass Torts – The Basics

You cannot go around defining “mass tort” without defining “tort.” The law school definition of a tort is a “civil wrong,” committed by one person against another that results in injury. The most common tort that we as personal injury attorneys deal with is negligence.

However, torts also include assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, trespass, and many more. In most tort cases there is one plaintiff suing one defendant. For example, in a trespass case, the property owner would sue the trespasser. The same is true of car accident cases where you have the injured victim suing the negligent driver. Of course, the insurance company is usually brought in as a defendant too.

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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 UK Recieve Settlement Payouts

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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 significant legal actions and regulatory scrutiny.

Our law firm is currently accepting new Dacthal lawsuits for families impacted by DCPA exposure. We are committed to helping you seek justice and navigate the complexities of pesticide litigation. The legal process can be daunting, but with the right support, you can fight for the compensation and justice you deserve.

If you believe you may have a viable Dacthal lawsuit, call us today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

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