Articles Posted in Mass Torts

A growing number of lawsuits are being filed against social media companies like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat, alleging that teens suffered physical and mental injuries after becoming addicted to social media. This page will explain the eligibility criteria for bringing a social media addiction lawsuit and how our firm screens potential social media addiction cases.

About the Social Media Addiction Lawsuits

Over the last few years, a wave of injury lawsuits have been filed against social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and others, alleging that teens became addicted to these platforms and suffered physical and mental damage as a result. The social media lawsuits are based on two primary allegations: (1) the social media companies knowingly designed their platforms to get teenagers addicted to using them, and (2) addiction to social media caused significant physical and mental harm to younger users.

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, Suave, and Tag.  The FDA has established a benzene limit of 2 ppm in cosmetics. Yet, independent lab tests revealed that some recalled deodorants and antiperspirants had benzene concentrations as high as 9 ppm.

The discovery of benzene in spray-on deodorants could have major ramifications similar to those seen after benzene was found in sunscreen earlier this year. We could see sweeping product recalls before the end of 2021, followed by hundreds of product liability lawsuits against the deodorant manufacturers.

Procter & Gamble issued a recall of 30 dry conditioners and shampoos because these products may contain benzene, a cancer-causing chemical P&G recalled aerosol spray products will familiar names such as Aussie, Pantene, Herbal Essence, and Waterless. dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food.

The products were made by Proctor & Gamble and distributed nationwide through online sales like Amazon and through traditional retailers.

Is this a big deal or a little deal?  Is the Benzene risk real?  This post talks about the recall and what it means.

Risperdal lawsuits have have mostly been resolved as of 2024 after a global settlement was reached.  We have updated this post in 2024 to talk about the Risperdal settlements and are leaving the rest of this post up for informational purposes.  Our lawyers are no longer seeking new claims.

2024 Risperdal Litigation Update

The lawsuits were primarily based on allegations that Risperdal, an antipsychotic medication, led to the development of gynecomastia in boys and young men, a condition characterized by the growth of breast tissue.