Articles Posted in Mass Torts

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The OneWheel is an electric skateboard product made by Future Motion Inc. The OneWheel features a large single wheel in the center of the board powered by an electric motor. Some Onewheel skateboards contain an apparent defect that causes them to stop suddenly and unexpectedly in mid-motion. When this happens, it can throw the rider off and cause severe injuries.

A growing number of product liability lawsuits are being filed against Future Motion by riders injured by the sudden stop defect in the OneWheel device. These lawsuits have been consolidated into a class action MDL. Settlement talks have already begun in these lawsuits. This page will provide the latest news and updates on this litigation, as well as our predictions on the potential settlement value of these cases.

OneWheel Lawsuit Updates

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This page is about Gerber baby food autism lawsuits and expected settlement amounts in these claims.

Current research and testing have shown that Gerber and other major brands of baby food contain dangerously high levels of toxic heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and mercury. These harmful metals cause health complications and neurologic damage in developing children. The development of conditions such as ADHD and autism may be linked to consuming these toxic baby foods.

The product liability lawyers at Miller & Zois seek cases from children (and their parents) who consumed contaminated Gerber baby foods and were later diagnosed with neurologic health conditions such as autism.

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This page is about the AFFF lawsuits and where we are as we approach 2025.

Victims have been waiting a long time, hoping for firefighting foam settlement. Is there a settlement on the horizon? If compensation payouts are offered, what could they be?

In the summer of 2023, many AFFF water contamination claims filed by local water authorities and municipalities were resolved in a global settlement agreement. 3M, DuPont, and the other defendants will reportedly pay $10.3 billion to resolve these claims as part of the settlement deal.

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The promise of Leqembi and Kisunla—drugs that aim not just to ease symptoms but to slow Alzheimer’s disease—was compelling. Alzheimer’s is an awful disease. But as reports emerge of serious brain injuries among clinical trial participants, including bleeding and swelling. Victims who have suffered injuries in these clinical trials may have potential lawsuits for injuries because they were not fully informed of their potential genetic risks before enrolling.

This is very new litigation.  This page explains how potential Leqembia and Kisunla lawsuits might work and what they would involve.  If you have a potential brain bleed or brain injury lawsuit, call us today at 800-553-8082 or get a free consultation online.

Alzheimer’s Treatments with a Double-Edged Sword

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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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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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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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