Consumer Notice

10/09/2024

Proposed trial dates for the bellwether cases are set, starting May 5, 2025. Nearly 600 cases claim that brands like Similac and Enfamil may be linked to NEC in premature infants.

Trial dates have been proposed in the baby formula MDL, with the first bellwether likely to start in May 2025. Trials would run through February 2026.

05/31/2024

Today is . Every May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) uses this day to spread awareness about the hazards of to***co consumption as they advocate for a to***co-free global community. Since 2014, teenagers have been the most impacted demographic by the widespread use of e-cigarettes that contain to***co. https://buff.ly/4bI29cc

Seizures, brain damage and ni****ne addiction — understand the health risks thatJUUL and other e-cigarettes pose to teens and young adults who v**e.

05/29/2024

May 29 is , a day to raise awareness about digestive issues and promote good digestive health. We're participating in this effort by raising awareness about the serious stomach issues linked to prescription weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda and Victoza:

Researchers warn that anyone taking Wegovy, Ozempic, Saxenda or Victoza may be at a higher risk of several digestive issues.

05/27/2024

This , Consumer Notice honors the bravery of those who served our country. Their sacrifices and courage will never be forgotten.

05/25/2024

Exactech issued a voluntary recall of its Equinoxe Shoulder System joint replacement devices due to defective packaging, impacting products packaged between 2004 and August 2021.

Exactech recalls Equinoxe Shoulder Systems made between 2004 and 2021 due to defective packaging that may cause device degradation and failure.

05/23/2024

The bellwether trials for the Bard PowerPort MDL will continue as planned following the judge's denial of the manufacturer's request for a delay. Bellwether trials, early test trials involving a select group of cases, are crucial in predicting the outcome of similar lawsuits within the MDL.

Learn about the ongoing Bard PowerPort MDL and the importance of the upcoming bellwether trials. Stay up-to-date on the latest details.

05/21/2024

Zepbound, originally designed for weight management, shows promising results in treating sleep apnea by reducing its severity and promoting significant weight loss. https://buff.ly/4aGy5N7

Zepbound (tirzepatide), originally for weight management, shows potential as a treatment for sleep apnea by reducing symptoms and aiding significant weight loss.

05/19/2024

Bayer, the manufacturer of the popular w**d killer Roundup, lobbied lawmakers in three U.S. states to pass legislation that would help protect them from future litigation.

Bayer sees mixed results after lobbying in three U.S. states to pass laws that would help protect it from future litigation over claims that Roundup causes cancer.

05/15/2024

Some patients who underwent in vitro fertilization are pursuing legal action against CooperSurgical. They claim that the company produced a defective product which led their embryos to be destroyed.

Plaintiffs claim CooperSurgical's IVF solution destroyed their embryos. Experts estimate thousands could be affected by the tainted product globally.

05/10/2024

World Lupus Day, observed on May 10th, is an annual event to raise awareness about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. Today, we would like to use this day to help spread awareness about silica dust, a mineral found in many products that can contribute to serious health complications including systemic lupus erythematosus.

Silica dust has been known to cause serious health problems. Find out what silica dust is, its health risks, and how to protect yourself.

05/08/2024

May 8th is World Ovarian Cancer Day, a global initiative to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and promote education on its symptoms and risk factors. We would like to use this month to spread awareness about the link between Ovarian Cancer and the use of Talcum Powder. Through education, we can work to advocate for better support and resources for those affected by this disease.

Talcum powder is a go-to product for everything from diaper rash to feminine hygiene, but studies have linked its use to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.

04/29/2024

BREAKING: Medical device maker Philips has agreed to pay $1.1 billion to settle hundreds of personal injury lawsuits in the U.S. over claims that defective machine design made Philips sleep apnea devices more dangerous than other CPAP machines on the market. Lawsuits claim that people who used devices included in the 2021 CPAP recall developed cancer or respiratory injuries due to degraded foam. Learn more about Philips CPAP lawsuits.

Philips CPAP lawsuits allege a design defect in Philips ventilators could cause users to inhale or swallow foam particles and toxic gases.