The safety of our infants and children is paramount, and recent developments surrounding the Boppy Newborn Lounger have raised significant concerns among parents and caregivers. In this blog post, we will provide an overview of the Boppy Newborn Lounger recall, incorporating information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and...
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Product Liability
Does PFAS in Firefighting Gear Cause Cancer?
Research Shows PFAS Chemicals in Firefighter Gear May Cause Cancer Firefighters are exposed to large amounts of carcinogens from a wide variety of sources, from smoke and chemicals released during fires to certain types of firefighting foam. Recent allegations claim that firefighters may be exposed to yet another source of...
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Johnson & Johnson Proposes $8.9 Billion Talcum Powder Cancer Settlement
Potentially marking the final phase of a years-long legal battle, Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $8.9 billion to potentially settle thousands of claims alleging that the company's talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, and other health problems. The proposed settlement still requires approval by a federal bankruptcy...
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Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Consolidated Into MDL: April 2023 Updates
Hair Relaxer Class-Action MDL Will Streamline the Litigation Process A judicial panel established a hair-relaxer multi-district litigation (MDL) in February, 2023, centralizing all current and future cases under one judge in the Northern District of Illinois. The MDL will consolidate claims that hair relaxers and straighteners cause uterine and other...
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Millions Awarded for PFAS Cleanup in Pittsboro, NC
Amidst an ongoing battle over PFAS contamination, the town of Pittsboro, North Carolina, will receive nearly $18 million to build two new drinking water treatment projects. Experts have found high levels of PFAS in Pittsboro’s drinking water supply. In early February 2023, the town sued multiple chemical companies, alleging they...
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Johnson & Johnson’s Bankruptcy Plan for Talcum Powder Lawsuits Crushed by Appeals Court
Court Rules Against Johnson & Johnson Bankruptcy Plan in Major Win for Talcum Powder Plaintiffs Johnson & Johnson suffered a significant legal defeat in its efforts to avoid liability in talcum powder lawsuits this week, with the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the company cannot use bankruptcy...
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Federal Panel Considers Hair Relaxer MDL
Judicial Panel to Consider Consolidation of Hair Relaxer Lawsuits into MDL More than 100 hair relaxer lawsuits have been filed as research continues to link uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, and other injuries to chemical hair relaxer use. A judicial panel will consider consolidating these lawsuits in February 2023, establishing a...
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Cancer-Causing Benzene Found in More Dry Shampoo Products
More Spray-On Shampoos Contaminated with Cancer-Causing Benzene Independent chemical testing lab Valisure has released a report that shows more popular brands of dry shampoo contain “quantifiable” levels of benzene, a carcinogenic substance. The new report follows a dry shampoo recall by Unilever in late October 2022. In October 2022, multiple...
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Hair Straightener and Relaxer Products Linked to Uterine Cancer
In the past few years, there has been a growing concern among the public and the medical community about hair straightening chemicals and their potential to cause cancer. A recent study has now demonstrated that there is a significantly increased risk for uterine cancer in women who use chemical hair...
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Supreme Court Rejects Bayer’s Appeal of Roundup Trial Verdict
Bayer Loses Roundup Appeal at Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the United States has rejected a request by Bayer to overrule a verdict awarding $25 million to Edwin Hardeman, a California resident who claimed he developed cancer from using Roundup weedkiller on his property. This is a huge blow...
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