TikTok Settles Landmark Social Media Addiction Lawsuit: What It Means for Other Social Media Litigation

Meta, Snap & YouTube Face Continued Legal Action On January 27, 2026, TikTok agreed to settle a landmark lawsuit alleging that its platform’s design fueled addictive use in children, contributing to depression and suicidal thoughts. The settlement with TikTok came on the same day that jury selection was to begin in the case of K.G.M. […]

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Roblox Litigation Update: Federal Court Consolidates Child Sexual Exploitation Lawsuits into MDL

Families across the country are paying close attention to Roblox lawsuits, namely, the rapidly developing litigation involving one of the most popular online gaming platforms used by children and teens. In a major procedural step, the federal courts have now consolidated dozens of lawsuits alleging child sexual exploitation and assault facilitated through Roblox into a […]

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Who Do You Sue in a Product Liability Case in North Carolina?

If a defective product has caused injury to you or a loved one, you may have the right to seek compensation from the responsible party. In North Carolina, product liability claims require proving negligence, breach of warranty, or a defect that caused your harm—since strict liability does not apply.  The first step in any case […]

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Does Tylenol Cause Autism? What the Current Science Says

Tylenol (acetaminophen) has long been considered one of the safest over-the-counter medications, particularly for pregnant women who are discouraged from using NSAIDs or stronger pain relievers. But in September 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made headlines by announcing new initiatives and raising the possibility that prenatal acetaminophen use may be […]

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Depo-Provera Litigation Update: April 2025

Depo-Provera, a long-acting injectable contraceptive containing medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), has been widely prescribed for decades. However, mounting evidence has linked this hormone-based birth control method to serious health conditions, including brain and spinal tumors — particularly a non-malignant type known as meningiomas. As of April 2025, the drug is the subject of a growing wave […]

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Bayer Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Block Roundup Lawsuits

A Major Development in the Roundup Litigation Bayer, the manufacturer of the weedkiller Roundup, has asked the United States Supreme Court to block thousands of lawsuits that claim the company failed to warn consumers about cancer risks linked to the herbicide. This development marks another chapter in the ongoing legal battles surrounding Roundup’s active ingredient, […]

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Depo-Provera Lawsuits Consolidated into Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) – What You Need to Know

Major Legal Development: Depo-Provera Cases Centralized into MDL In a significant advancement for individuals alleging harm from the contraceptive Depo-Provera, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has consolidated numerous lawsuits into a single federal case, known as a Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). As of March 2025, over 70 Depo-Provera lawsuits have been filed in […]

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McDonald’s E. Coli Contamination Case Discovered in North Carolina

A serious E. coli outbreak has been linked to slivered onions used in McDonald’s Quarter Pounder cheeseburgers, causing illnesses across the United States, now including reported cases in North Carolina.

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Roundup Ingredient Glyphosate Allegedly Linked to Liver Disease

More legal problems may be looming for Roundup pesticide manufacturer Monsanto. Roundup, the popular pesticide used on approximately 80 percent of American croplands, has long been alleged to cause non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other types of cancer. But does Roundup weed killer also cause liver disease? A new study suggests that glyphosate and liver disease may […]

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EPA & Justice Dept. Side with Bayer in Roundup Lawsuit

The United States government has sided with Bayer AG (formerly Monsanto) in a lawsuit alleging that the company’s popular herbicide, Roundup, causes non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other forms of cancer. In a “friend of the court” briefing, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Justice Department said that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is not […]

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