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More Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Filed, Still Contain Formaldehyde
More Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Filed, Still Contain Formaldehyde
Santa Clara, CA Just five months after a study published in 2021 showed a link between the use of hair straightener, women—and mostly Black women—diagnosed with uterine and ovarian cancers began filing hair relaxer lawsuits. By 2023, the FDA proposed a ban on formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in the hair products, with an April 2024 deadline. Incredibly, April came and went and formaldehyde stayed. And the lawsuits are increasing. This October alone, 200 new cases joined the hair relaxer class action lawsuit. 

Understanding Liability in Pedestrian Accidents: Who’s Responsible?
Understanding Liability in Pedestrian Accidents: Who’s Responsible?

Fort Lauderdale, FL Florida's roads are among the most perilous in the nation for pedestrians, with a grim statistic to underline the risk: over the past decade, the state has averaged 3.43 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 people, ranking it as having the second-highest pedestrian death toll in the United States. This alarming rate highlights the critical importance of understanding pedestrian safety and the legal implications that follow pedestrian accidents, especially in places like Fort Lauderdale. Establishing liability in such personal injury cases is essential, as it determines who is legally at fault for the often devastating consequences of these accidents.


Why You Need a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer After a Serious Crash
Why You Need a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer After a Serious Crash

Rome, GA The decade from 2011 to 2020 has seen a concerning rise in motorcycle fatalities in Georgia, with a 65% increase, underscoring a significant surge from 116 deaths in 2013 to 192 in 2020. This trend highlights not only the inherent risks associated with motorcycle riding but also the devastating impact these accidents can have on riders and their families, especially in areas like Rome.


Schobinger v. Twitter: A Setback for Class Certification
Schobinger v. Twitter: A Setback for Class Certification
San Francisco, CA On October 16, the District Court for the Northern District of California denied plaintiff Mark Schobinger’s petition for class certification in Schobinger v. Twitter. The California labor employment lawsuit centers on allegations that, during Elon Musk’s protracted takeover over the social media company in October 2022, Twitter, now X, misled users about the security of their data.

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?

Lake Charles, LA Louisiana's roads are particularly hazardous compared to the national average, with the state experiencing a notably higher rate of vehicular fatalities—21 deaths per 100,000 people, compared to the national average of 12.9. This statistic highlights the inherent risks of driving in places like Lake Charles, Louisiana, even for what might initially seem like minor accidents. Regardless of the apparent severity of a car accident, it's important to consider legal advice to navigate the potential complexities that may arise.


Zantac Maker Agrees to $2.2 Billion Settlement
Zantac Maker Agrees to $2.2 Billion Settlement
Santa Clara, CA The drug maker GSK agreed a few weeks ago to pay up to $2.2 billion to resolve Zantac lawsuits. The blockbuster heartburn drug, which was sold over-the-counter, was removed from the market in 2020 after the FDA ordered all ranitidine (the generic name) products withdrawn, citing unacceptable levels of the chemical N-nitroso dimethylamine (NDMA), a probable human carcinogen. 

Ozempic and Addiction: A Potential Game-Changer?
Ozempic and Addiction: A Potential Game-Changer?
Washington, DC Ozempic, a semaglutide, is a medication primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes. It works by mimicking the effects of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which helps regulate blood sugar levels. However, recent studies have revealed a surprising potential benefit: addiction reduction, specifically with reference to alcohol and opioid abuse.

 

Maximizing Your Compensation in a Personal Injury Claim in Maryland
Maximizing Your Compensation in a Personal Injury Claim in Maryland
Baltimore, MD If you’ve suffered a personal injury from another person’s negligence, fair compensation covers your lost wages, medical expenses, and damages. However, filing a personal injury claim can be tricky if you're in Maryland, so you may be unsure how to maximize your settlement.

Suboxone Tooth Decay MDL – Status Update
Suboxone Tooth Decay MDL – Status Update
Cleveland, OH In recent years, Suboxone, a critical medication used to treat opioid addiction, has come under fire for its unintended side effects—specifically, severe tooth decay. While the drug has helped millions overcome opioid dependence, patients across the country have filed dangerous drug lawsuits claiming that Suboxone caused serious dental problems, leading to painful and costly procedures as well as social isolation for some individuals. These claims have been consolidated in an ongoing multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Northern District of Ohio, where patients are suing the manufacturers of Suboxone for failing to warn about the risk of tooth decay. 

Agreement to settle nearly 38,000 Bard hernia mesh lawsuits
Agreement to settle nearly 38,000 Bard hernia mesh lawsuits
Columbus, OH Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), the parent company of BARD, has agreed to settle about 38,000 hernia mesh lawsuits. Reports indicate that the total payouts could exceed $1 Billion. The mesh lawsuits, some of which go back almost 20 years, allege that Bard designed defective mesh products, failed to adequately test them, and didn’t properly warn users about potential risks.

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