Hair relaxer claims against L’Oreal, Revlon can proceed -U.S. judge
A federal judge has allowed most of the claims to proceed in an ongoing litigation alleging that chemicals in hair relaxers manufactured by L’Oreal USA, Revlon, and others cause cancer, among other injuries.
Johnson & Johnson MedTech Acquires Laminar, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Laminar, Inc. This privately owned medical device manufacturer focuses on getting rid of that left atrial appendage (LAA) in patients suffering from the condition known as non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Teens and social media use: What’s the impact- Benefit or Harm?
In Today’s world, Social media is an integral element of teens’ lives. It can be beneficial or social media harm. A recent Pew Research Center survey of more than 750 13- to 17-year-olds showed that 45% of them are on the internet almost all the time and that 97% use social media platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat.
Bayer ordered to pay $1.56 billion in latest US trial loss over Roundup weedkiller Lawsuit
A Missouri jury has ordered Bayer to pay $1.56 billion to four plaintiffs who claim that its Roundup weedkiller lawsuit resulted in injuries that included cancer.
Social media companies must face youth social media addiction lawsuit, US judge rules
A federal judge has rejected attempts by the major social media firms to dismiss the nationwide youth social media lawsuit accusing them of illicitly enticing and later addicting millions of children onto their social media platforms, harming their mental health.
How To Win A Truck Accident Lawsuit
Being involved in a truck accident can turn your world upside down. Serious injuries can have far-reaching effects on you and your family members. The obstacles you face may feel insurmountable. The decision to pursue a truck accident lawsuit is an important step in being compensated for your injuries and medical bills. Navigating a trucking accident settlement in the USA can be an unfamiliar process – and some things must be done to maximize your compensation.
Johnson & Johnson faces 18 talc cancer trials, prompting it again to weigh bankruptcy
On Tuesday, a New Jersey appeals court invalidated a $223.8 million settlement against Johnson & Johnson that a jury had granted to an additional four defendants who claimed to have suffered cancer due to exposure to asbestos from Johnson & Johnson’s powdered talc.
Court tosses $223.8 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in talc cancer case
On Tuesday, a New Jersey appeals court invalidated a $223.8 million settlement against Johnson & Johnson that a jury had granted to an additional four defendants who claimed to have suffered cancer due to exposure to asbestos from Johnson & Johnson’s powdered talc.
Defense lawyers, drugmakers urge U.S. judiciary to toughen mass tort rule
On Monday, defence attorneys and prominent corporations urged a U.S. judicial panel to enhance a proposed rule to govern federal mass tort cases, emphasizing that it falls short of eliminating frivolous lawsuits. After extensive deliberation, the U.S. Judiciary Conference’s Advisory Committee on Civil Rules published the proposed rule for public comment in March. It would […]
Johnsons & Johnsons wants Congress to halt litigation-funded mass torts ‘money play.’ Are lawmakers listening?
The Johnson & Johnson attorney told the U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee on Wednesday that the outside funding of mass tort personal injury lawsuits has transformed an entire civil court system into “a money game: that is funded, manipulated and driven by financial and legal entrepreneurs.” Oct 17 (The Justice Now) -In the written […]
