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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
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Appeals Court Hands Bayer Major Win in Roundup Litigation
There is now a circuit split regarding Roundup litigation following an appeals court ruling in Bayer’s favor. The split hinges on whether a federal law preempts state regulation.

August 20, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
New Bellwether Cases Selected in Paraquat MDL Following Dismissal of Initial Group
New bellwether cases in Paraquat MDL focus on Parkinson's claims, as thousands of lawsuits against the toxic herbicide continue to grow.

August 16, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
MDL Judge Reschedules Exactech Bellwether Trials After New Recall
Rescheduled Exactech bellwether trials prioritize new recall evidence, impacting over 1,600 lawsuits in the MDL involving defective joint implants.

August 14, 2024
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
South Carolina Trial Pits Johnson & Johnson Against Claims Linking Talc Products to Mesothelioma
Michael Perry alleges that years of using Johnson & Johnson’s talc products led to his mesothelioma. As the trial unfolds, questions about asbestos contamination and product safety take center stage.

August 13, 2024

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