Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | April 21, 2021 | Product Liability
Paraquat Drift Lawsuits Have you been exposed to Paraquat herbicide due to agricultural drift? You may qualify for a Paraquat drift lawsuit if you’ve been exposed to Paraquat due to drift and later diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. For a FREE consultation with an experienced product liability lawyer concerning a potential Paraquat lawsuit, please call 1-800-525-7111 […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | April 5, 2021 | Product Liability
Paraquat, a common weed killer used in commercial and private agriculture, has been linked to an increased risk of the development of Parkinson’s disease, especially among agricultural workers. Why is Paraquat still allowed in the United States? In this article, we’ll explore the use of Paraquat in the U.S. and why the dangerous herbicide is […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | March 8, 2021 | Product Liability
As the Paraquat lawsuits are filed across the United States, many potential victims are wondering, “What compensation is available in Paraquat lawsuits?” In this article, we’ll detail what kind of compensation victims might expect in Paraquat lawsuits. Paraquat Lawsuits: Brief Background Paraquat is a popular brand of herbicide used in the United States to kill […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | March 4, 2021 | Product Liability
Paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease Paraquat, a weed killer (herbicide) used in both commercial agriculture and common groundskeeping, has recently been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease in people who have been routinely exposed to Paraquat. If you have been exposed to Paraquat and later developed Parkinson’s disease, you may be entitled to compensation. […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | October 13, 2020 | Product Liability
Recently, Johnson & Johnson announced its talc-based powders will no longer be sold in North American markets. This announcement, along with a recent $100 million baby powder cancer settlement, led to many renewed questions about allegations that Johnson & Johnson talcum powder causes cancer. Many potential victims are asking, “What is the statute of limitations […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | October 9, 2020 | Product Liability
Johnson & Johnson, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of talc-based powder products, is currently facing thousands of talcum powder product liability lawsuits over its popular talc-based baby powder. On October 5, 2020, Johnson & Johnson agreed to a $100 million settlement to resolve more than 1,000 lawsuits alleging that the company’s talc-based baby powder […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | September 18, 2020 | Product Liability
Since as early as 1971, researchers have warned of a link between the use of talcum powder — a powder made from talc and often used in popular baby powders and cosmetics — and the development of certain cancers such as ovarian cancer, endometrioid ovarian cancer, and mesothelioma. Many of our clients are rightly concerned and […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | September 17, 2020 | Product Liability
In the wake of Johnson & Johnson’s first-ever recall of talcum powder for asbestos contamination, many are asking, “What kind of cancer does baby powder cause?” If you’re wondering what kind of cancer is caused by talcum powder, we’ll explore that question in this blog post. IMPORTANT: If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer after using […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | September 16, 2020 | Product Liability
With lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson heating up, many potentially affected by asbestos-contaminated baby powder are asking: “Does talc cause lung cancer?” The chance of a man developing lung cancer in his lifetime is about 1 in 15. For a woman, the risk is around 1 in 17. If you are a smoker, the risk […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | September 11, 2020 | Product Liability
Talcum powder products, including Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder, Shower-to-Shower Powder as well as other talc products may cause cancer. These cancers include ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, and many are asking, “Does talcum powder cause uterine cancer?” The American Cancer Society, The World Health Organization (WHO), among others, have recognized the link between the use […]
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