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Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Monsanto Retains Roundup Lawsuit Win From 2022 After Appeals Court Verdict
Monsanto has held onto one of its Roundup lawsuit wins after an appeals court ruled in its favor. The initial verdict had stemmed from a 2022 case.

September 10, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
J&J’s Talcum Powder Settlement is Moving Closer to Reality
Support among plaintiffs for Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder settlement has grown after the company upped the settlement amount by more than $1 billion.

September 6, 2024
Environmental Health
Ohio Train Derailment Cleanup Hits Another Milestone
The cleanup of the Feb. 3, 2023 train derailment has hit another milestone as dismantling of wastewater tanks began last month. Natural water flow is also returning to the area.

September 4, 2024
Harmful Products
New Surgeon General Advisory on Parental Stress Highlights Social Media Concerns
An advisory by the surgeon general highlighted that technology and social media habits of children are parental stressors.

September 4, 2024
Environmental Health
Public Water Supply Confirmed Safe Following Firefighting Foam Spill in Maine
The public water supply to Brunswick Landing has been confirmed safe following a massive 1,450-gallon AFFF spill. Cleanup efforts are still underway.

August 27, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Bellwether Trials in Exactech MDL Rescheduled After Discovery Disputes
The first two cases set for bellwether trial in the Exactech MDL have been delayed over discovery disputes. The delays are not significant, with both trials still set to begin in 2025.

August 27, 2024
Drugs & Devices
Study Uncovers Links Between Drugs Like Depo-Provera and Brain Tumors
Depo-Provera may be linked to the development of brain tumors, according to a new study. Lawyers are accepting cases from people who have been affected.

August 23, 2024
Harmful Products
FDA Letter to Health Care Providers Emphasizes Safe Use of Megadyne Patient Return Electrodes
Megadyne’s patient return electrodes have been the subject of multiple voluntary recalls and discontinuation following reports of patients suffering burns.

August 21, 2024
Environmental Health
Federal PFAS Testing Project Set for Private Wells Near Military Bases

August 20, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Plaintiff Awarded $63.4 Million Verdict in Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder Trial
Plaintiff Michael Perry was awarded $63.4 million after claiming his mesothelioma was caused by asbestos exposure from J&J baby powder usage.

August 20, 2024

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