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Invokana Lawsuits contributing to a burgeoning MDL

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An Invokana lawsuit was filed by a man from Illinois alleging that the side effects of this antidiabetic drug resulted in the amputation of his big toe,…

3M Urges To Dismiss Earplugs Lawsuits

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Nationwide, military veterans who suffered from hearing loss due to 3M earplugs are urging the court to reject the plea of 3M Company that argues to free itself from…

Ohio Cities Face Opioid Epidemic Amidst Current Pandemic

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Reports claim that amidst the pandemic outbreak, two Ohio cities, Dayton and Columbus, are facing a sharp rise in opioid overdose (OD) death rates.

Ann Stevens with…

First Bard IVC Bellwether to be tried in Two Phases

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The first Bard IVC Filter bellwether belonging to MDL: 2641 in re: Bard IVC Filters Products Liability Litigation is scheduled to convene on March 14 this year before…

Zantac Lawsuit Proceedings To Be Held Via Video Conferences

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The U.S. District Judge Robin L. Rosenberg indicated that Zantac lawsuits would continue to move forward via video conferencing, following the disruption caused by the…

BSC’s appeal to Reverse the $18.5 Million TVM Verdict Denied

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Boston Scientific Corp.’s appeal to reverse a 2014 transvaginal mesh verdict was declined by the federal court. A total of $18.5 million was awarded by the jury…

Roundup Settlement Talks Delayed Amid COVID-19 Crisis

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Bayer AG said that the coronavirus pandemic is slowing down the settlements talks over thousands of plaintiffs who claim that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.

The company…

Mirena IUD Lawsuit Filed Over Pseudotumor Cerebri Symptoms

Categories: Settlements

Highly experienced and renowned trial attorneys will grace the most established AAJ 2017 event in Boston, motivating everyone connected to the legal fraternity. As the agenda reflects, AAJ is focusing on Mass Torts Litigation, covering a wide…

Zantac Lawsuits: Procedures To Implement Census Established

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Parties involved in the Zantac litigations are asked to conduct a two-stage census to provide more information about all filed and unfiled claims by U.S. District Judge Robin L.…

New Case Management Order for Proton Pump Inhibitor Lawsuits

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A new case management order has been released by the federal court overseeing nearly 522 plus proton pump inhibitor (PPI) lawsuits. The drugs in question include Nexium,…