Mass Tort

There are a lot of systems in place to keep consumers safe. This goes for food items, children’s toys, medications, car parts, and just about anything else you can purchase from a store. However, these systems aren’t foolproof.

Belviq and Belviq XR are popular weight loss drugs. They have been in circulation for years but a recent study by the FDA resulted in their recommendation to remove the drugs from circulation. A disturbing correlation between the use of Belviq and Belviq HR and certain types [...]

There are a series of systems in place that are meant to protect consumers from dangerous products. Ample testing and approvals are required for a variety of industries. This has created an environment where consumers have a general trust for the products they are able to [...]

Did you know that a recalled, potentially carcinogenic product, now linked with several different types of cancer (including ovarian, lung, and uterine cancers) could be lurking in your medicine cabinet? Dangers of Talcum Powder According to the American Cancer [...]

When it comes to personal care products, consumers naturally assume that manufacturers will have their best interests in mind.

Zantac is a popular over-the-counter medication used to prevent and treat heartburn and indigestion. It is the brand name of "ranitidine" sold by the pharmaceutical company Sanofi, although they aren’t the only company to manufacture ranitidine. Many generic versions of the [...]

People unfortunately get hurt all the time. There are plenty of circumstances that can lead to a person suffering an injury. These injuries can leave a person in severe pain. They can make it so a person is unable to go to work and create the income their family depends on. [...]

Hundreds of service members are suing the company 3M as part of a mass tort, alleging that 3M knowingly sold defective earplugs which caused hearing loss. This was reported by the law firm Searcy Denney, which is investigating cases by such service members.

Recently, there has been a controversy over whether glyphosate, an ingredient in the pesticide Roundup, causes cancer. More than 11,000 people have sued the company Bayer, which makes Roundup, as reported in the New York Times. In one of these lawsuits, a jury found that [...]