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Legal Rights and Lawsuits
$78 Million Awarded to Plaintiff in Latest Roundup Cancer Lawsuit
A Philadelphia jury has awarded $78 million to a man who developed cancer after regularly using Roundup weed killer for decades. Bayer will appeal the ruling.

October 14, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Trial Dates Proposed for Baby Formula Bellwethers, Could Start in May
Trial dates have been proposed in the baby formula MDL, with the first bellwether likely to start in May 2025. Trials would run through February 2026.

October 8, 2024
Environmental Health
EPA Proposes Expanding Public Access to PFAS Contamination Data
The EPA plans to add over 100 toxic PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory to enhance transparency about their environmental and health risks. Public comments are open until December 9.

October 8, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Hair Relaxer Class Action Moving Forward After Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss
MDL Judge Mary Rowland largely denied hair relaxer manufacturers’ motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit claiming economic damages over health concerns.

October 8, 2024
Environmental Health
New California Law Triggers Review for Highly Toxic Paraquat Weed Killer
A new law in California has required a review of paraquat by 2029 that could potentially lead to the end of the weed killer’s use in the state.

October 4, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Hernia Mesh Settlement Announced That Could Resolve Thousands of Lawsuits
Becton Dickinson announced a settlement on Thursday that will resolve the vast majority of hernia mesh lawsuits that have been filed against the company.

October 3, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Third Baby Formula-NEC Trial Case Set to Start this Week in Missouri
Following two big victories for plaintiffs, a third baby formula trial is getting underway this week in Missouri over claims the formula caused NEC in an infant.

October 1, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
What Factors Will Determine if J&J’s Third Talc Settlement Attempt Succeeds?
J&J is hopeful that its $8 billion talcum powder settlement will be approved by a Texas judge. But it must overcome past failings to complete a Texas two-step bankruptcy.

September 26, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Judge Approves $600 Million Ohio Train Derailment Settlement
A federal judge in Ohio approved Norfolk Southern’s $600 million class action settlement for negligence claims.

September 25, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
The Trial Order Is Set for Baby Formula Lawsuit Bellwether Cases
The four bellwether cases in the baby formula MDL have been ordered, marking a key step toward trial. Dates are expected to be set soon.

September 24, 2024

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