A chemical found in a wide array of household cleaning products may be linked to cross-generational birth defects, according to a recent study conducted by researchers Terry Hrubec and Patricia Hunt. Both Hrubec and Hunt had already conducted a study in 2014 that found a correlation between the chemical – known as quaternary ammonium compounds, or … [Read more...]
Oregon Files Suit Against Monsanto Over PCBs
The State of Oregon has added its name to a growing list of lawsuits against the agrichemical empire, Monsanto, alleging that the company knew about the toxic effects of polychlorinated biphenyls (or PCBs) for decades but did nothing about it. Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, who filed the suit in the Multnomah County Circuit Court, accused the … [Read more...]
Mysterious GenX Chemical Could Be Major Public Health Concern
Earlier this year, DuPont and its spin-off company, Chemours, settled over 3,000 personal injury claims regarding exposure to the hazardous chemical, perfluorooctanoic acid (or PFOA). Both companies refused to accept responsibility, putting the matter to rest with nearly $671 million. Meanwhile, in Minnesota, the state has been pressuring 3M for … [Read more...]
Juries Grant Two Large Awards to Plaintiffs in AndroGel MDL
Earlier this year, more than 5,000 cases were filed against makers of Androgel, Axiron and Testim, all Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) drugs designed to boost testosterone levels. The medications have been known to increase chances of heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis, among other health issues, according to … [Read more...]
Takata Files for Bankruptcy After Largest Safety Recall in US History
Late last month, Takata filed for bankruptcy protection in the US and Japan, following "the largest and most complex safety recall in U.S. history," according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. The company manufactured and sold what turned out to be a potentially fatal airbag release mechanism, which to-date has caused at least 16 … [Read more...]
The EPA Can Continue to Stall the Chlorpyrifos Ban
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman led the charge earlier this month to join a legal battle against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its decision to allow the controversial pesticide, Chlorpyrifos, to remain on the market. Schneiderman was joined by a number of states – including, Maryland, Vermont, Washington, Massachusetts … [Read more...]
Takata Corp. Will Pay $1 Billion for Fraud
The latest chapter of the Takata airbag scandal was written this week, when the Chief Finance Officer, Yoichiro Nomura, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. Takata is to pay $1 billion in total as per an agreement between the corporation and the US Department of Justice. The question still stands whether this is an appropriate amount given … [Read more...]
Bristol-Myers Squibb Supreme Court Hearing May Impact Future Product Liability Case Jurisdiction
The US Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal by drug manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) on Thursday regarding whether out-of-state plaintiffs can pursue claims in a state where the defendant company does not have its headquarters. BMS is facing eight different complaints relating to the side effects associated with its blood-thinning … [Read more...]
Mirena Lawsuit Summary Judgment Upheld by Appellate Court
There are various birth control devices and methods available today, thanks to advances in science and technology. Many of the devices available for birth control have side effects. While some side effects are mild or at least manageable, such as weight gain and nausea, others are more severe and life changing such as those experienced by many … [Read more...]
Risperdal Trial Ends Before Getting to the Jury
On Tuesday, a Philadelphia judge dismissed a defective drug injury case against pharmaceutical company Janssen (subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) mid-trial after finding that the plaintiff’s expert testimony was insufficient to prove causation. Judge Sean Kennedy of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas dismissed T.M. v. Janssen … [Read more...]
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