August 2018 — Johnson v Monsanto — In August 2018, the plaintiff, Dewayne Johnson, brought the first non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma lawsuit against Monsanto in front of a jury. Mr. Johnson had been a 46-year-old former groundskeeper for a school district who applied Roundup products to school properties as part of his job duties on a regular basis for years. In...
Continue ReadingBeing in a car accident and suffering injuries is a stressful and overwhelming experience. For some, adding to that stress by meeting with an Evansville car accident attorney can be an intimidating thought. When you meet with one of our attorneys, it is best to be prepared. This will relieve you of some of the stress that you might...
Continue ReadingAugust 2018 — As a result of a new bellwether trial, the first Taxotere trial was scheduled to begin in May 2019. It will be under a new judge, Judge Jane Triche Milazzo, in the Eastern District of Louisiana. Reference: “Taxotere Bellwether Trials Schedule Ready for May 2019.” Neural IT – Medical-Legal, Voice & IT Services, www.neuralit.com/news/2018-jun-21/taxotere-bellwether-trials-schedule-ready-may-2019
Continue ReadingHave you or someone you know recently sustained a brain injury? Regardless of the severity, you could benefit from speaking with a brain injuries lawyer. At Gerling Law we fully understand how difficult this time can be for you and your family. We also know that you should not have to face these challenging times alone. Let us help...
Continue ReadingA back or neck injury can be debilitating and can occur from many sources including slipping and falling, a sports accident, or an auto accident. Whatever the reason for your pain; an Evansville back and neck injuries lawyer from Gerling Law can provide you with the help you need to get the compensation you deserve. You can get the...
Continue ReadingIt is highly unlikely that you ever expected to be attacked by an animal and suffer damage that could be debilitating and cause you medical bills and loss of employment. If this happens to you, it is important to reach out to an Evansville animal attack accident attorney from Gerling Law immediately for information on how you can obtain...
Continue ReadingIt is important to understand that most accidents, regardless of their nature, can be prevented. However, alcohol-related accidents can always be prevented, and should never take place. Different Types of Accidents Involving Alcohol According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every single day, 28 people throughout the United States die in car crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired...
Continue ReadingJune 2018 — Bayer completed its acquisition of Monsanto for $63 billion in June 2018. Unfortunately, with this purchase of Monsanto came the liability for the thousands of lawsuits being filed against the company for its glyphosate-based herbicides. Reference: Stempel, Jonathan. “Mediator Reports ‘Substantial Progress’ by Bayer in Resolving Roundup Cancer Lawsuits.” Insurance Journal, 10 Nov. 2020, https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2020/11/10/590115.htm.
Continue ReadingJune 2018 – A new bellwether trial schedule is published due to the reassignment of the Taxotere MDL. The first trial is set for May 2019 with four additional trials set through 2019 and 2020. Reference: “Taxotere Bellwether Trials Schedule Ready for May 2019.” Neural IT – Medical-Legal, Voice & IT Services, www.neuralit.com/news/2018-jun-21/taxotere-bellwether-trials-schedule-ready-may-2019
Continue ReadingMay 2018 – “Judge Engelhardt, who had been presiding of the Taxotere MDL from its inception, was elevated to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Judge. The Taxotere MDL was assigned to the Honorable Jane Triche Milazzo, another United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.” Reference: “United States District Court.” MDL –...
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