Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $100 Million to terminate over 1,000 lawsuits alleging their baby powder contained asbestos which caused cancer in many of the users of the product. The settlement includes lawsuits brought by three firms: Simmons Hanly...
In a motion filed on Thursday, September 24th, women who have been injured by Paragard IUD have petitioned the JPML to consolidate the 55 cases under one MDL, stating that the issues among the claimants are the same. The device was originally owned by Teva...
The FDA has announced that it will be hosting an open meeting to address the agency’s safety communications on medical devices to take place on November 17, 2020 at 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET. The objective of the meeting is to share with the public the current practices...
On Friday, September 11th, Hopatcong Borough filed a federal lawsuit against 3M on charges of alleged contamination of their water supply with PFAs. PFAs, or “forever chemicals”, are known for their failure to break down and their ability to remain in the environment...
The FDA announced on Tuesday, August 18th, that it is beginning the review of the application submitted by JUUL Labs on an electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) product. JUUL Labs submitted the application in order to receive approval to continue selling its...
On Monday August 17, New Jersey Federal Judge Joseph A. Dickson, ruled that all patients suing Allergan for their textured breast implants cannot proceed with litigation by using a pseudonym. Judge Dickson stated that only in extreme circumstances where there is a...
U.S. District Judge Casey Rodgers of the Northern District of Florida, who is presiding over the 3M Earplugs (CAEv2) MDL, issued a decision on Monday, July 27th, that denies 3M’s defense for immunity as a government contractor. The judge stated that 3M did not have a...
The FDA has issued warning letters to a number of e-cigarettes companies, demanding they remove from the market their flavored disposable e-cigarettes and other e-liquid products that appeal to children because of their failure to comply with the pre-market...
On Friday, May 8th, District Judge Robin Rosenberg, of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, appointed 26 lawyers to a range of leadership positions to the Zantac MDL that was transferred to Florida last February. Initially, the Judge had...
On April 1st, the FDA announced a global halt of the heartburn medication ranitidine, sold under the brand name of Zantac. This follows an initial warning back in September 2019, when low levels of a toxic compound and probable human carcinogen, NDMA...
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