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Health Canada Links Inhaling Talcum to Lung Disorders
A recent draft screening assessment released by the Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada indicated that inhaling loose talcum powder may also…
Opioid Overdose Antidote Gets A Nod From NY AG
On Thursday, New York's attorney general Letitia James announced a deal stating more companies will be able to make an easy-to-use version of opioid overdose antidote.
As per the agreement by the attorney general’s office, Adapt…
Settlement Master Assigned For 3T Heater Cooler System Cases
In a case management order issued on December 3, Judge John E. Jones III overseeing all the 3T Heater-Cooler System heart infection lawsuits…
Four Peer-Reviewed Studies Support Talc Ovarian Cancer Link
Attorneys representing plaintiffs in the talcum powder lawsuits have indicated to the U.S. District Judge Freda L. Wolfson in the District of New Jersey, that four new peer-reviewed studies show that talc powder can cause ovarian cancer…
The Buzz Around Opioid Overdose Lawsuits
In an order issued on November 30, Judge Bernard Graham of the Kings County Supreme Court stated that a private citizen had no right to assert a negligence claim against an …
Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Opioid Overdose Death Lawsuit
On December 3, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a petition filed by the parents of a National Hockey League player. The petition stated that the player lost his life due to an overdose of…
Ohio County Creates Position To Manage Opioid Deal Fund
On Monday, Cuyahoga County of Ohio announced that a position is created to ensure that all the settlement amount received from the opioid litigation be used to combat the epidemic.
Brandy Carney, the county's former chief of public safety…
Bellwether Trials To Begin in 2020 For C.R. Bard Hernia Mesh
As per an order issued on November 20 in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, the bellwether trials involving C.R. Bard Inc.'s polypropylene mesh lawsuits will commence in 2020. The plan for three trials has been set with…
Lawsuit Claims Six Years Of Roundup Exposure Caused Cancer
Earlier this month, Bayer faced another lawsuit by a laborer who alleged six years of Roundup exposure for his cancer.
According to a court memorandum, the plaintiff…
Monsanto Opposes Cancer Victim’s Quick Trial Request
On November 16, attorneys representing a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against Monsanto company requested U.S District Judge Vince Chhabria for an expedited trial as the plaintiff has less than six months to live as per his oncologist.…