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Currently Pending MDLs Against Hernia Mesh Manufacturers

October 2020 – There are currently three separate multidistrict litigations (MDLs) open against manufacturers of hernia mesh surgical devices, as listed below: Atrium C-QUR Mesh MDL In re: Atrium Medical Corp. C-Qur Mesh Products Liability Litigation, Case No.: 16-MD-2753 LM (New Hampshire). The judicial panel established the consolidated litigation in December 2016. To date, approximately 2,100 lawsuits over Atrium...

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New Hampshire Collects $600,000 In Damages In Suit Against Bard

The attorneys general of 48 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against CR Bard for $600 million, and states are beginning to recover damages in the case. The suit is based on claims that the medical manufacturer downplayed the risks of its transvaginal mesh. This misleading information cost states hundreds of thousands of dollars in Medicaid...

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Roundup Settlements Progressing

September 24, 2020 — A hearing was held regarding the Roundup litigation on this date, and both lawyers for Bayer and for plaintiffs in the Roundup litigation have stated that progress is being made in settling the litigation.  Bayer lawyer William Hoffman informed U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria that the company is close to reaching deals and had already...

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Filing a Dog Bite Personal Injury Claim

Dog bites can happen quickly and without notice. They can leave you with injuries and mounting medical bills. You may not even be able to engage in normal daily activities. After suffering a dog bite injury, you have legal rights. A personal injury attorney can help you seek just compensation for your injuries. Is a Dog Bite Considered Personal...

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Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?

When you are sick or injured, you trust healthcare workers to do their best to heal you. But when a medical professional fails to uphold the standard of care expected in their field, a patient can suffer serious health consequences. If you’ve suffered injuries due to the actions of a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional, you may be...

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New Class Action Zantac Lawsuit Includes Claims from More Than 200 Zantac Users

September 16, 2020 — More than 200 people joined to file a Zantac class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The plaintiffs brought the action on behalf of themselves and all other similarly situated residents of the U.S. or its territories who purchased and/or used Zantac for personal use. According to the complaint, Zantac...

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As Bayer Makes Agreements And Plans, Plaintiffs Express Dissatisfaction

September 14, 2020 — Bayer has made final settlement terms with three major law firms representing thousands of plaintiffs involved in the Roundup litigation.  All three firms filed notification of the terms with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, where the Roundup MDL is taking place, on September 14, 2020.  Making final settlement terms marks...

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Taxotere Trial Schedule Update August 19, 2020

August 19, 2020 — “Per the parties’ agreement, the Court amended certain pretrial deadlines and trial dates.” Reference: “United States District Court.” MDL – 2740 Taxotere (Docetaxel) Products Liability Litigation | Eastern District of Louisiana | United States District Court, 28 Dec. 2020, www.laed.uscourts.gov/case-information/mdl-mass-class-action/taxotere

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Appeals Court Denies Monsanto Bid for Roundup Case Rehearing

August 18, 2020 — Monsanto sought to reduce $4 million from the $20.5 owed to groundskeeper Dewayne “Lee” Johnson, but was rejected by the Court of Appeal for the First Appellate District of California.  The appeals court also rejected Monsanto’s request for a rehearing. In the court’s July ruling, it said that Johnson had presented “abundant” evidence that Monsanto’s...

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