On April 8, 2022, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) ordered all federally filed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) baby formula lawsuits centralized in the Northern District of Illinois. Since then, the parties have been working toward selecting a small number of cases to go…
On April 8, 2022, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) consolidated all federally filed NEC baby formula lawsuits into the Northern District of Illinois for pre-trial proceedings. U.S. District Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer was selected to oversee the proceedings. In a September 7
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently concluded an internal review of its actions related to the U.S. infant formula shortage. According to a press release, the review allowed investigators to identify five major areas where the FDA could improve. One key finding was…
The Pembroke Pines Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Fund recently filed a new baby formula class action lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories and its top management. The plaintiffs claim that the defendants concealed information about the safety of its products while putting “profitability ahe
A Connecticut woman recently filed a new pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. She claims that while using the Cosori Premium 6-Quart Pressure Cooker, she suffered from significant injuries. She seeks compensatory and punitive damages. Pressure Cooker Ex
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has ordered all federally filed Abbott infant formula lawsuits to be centralized in the Northern District of Illinois for pre-trial proceedings. This is the same court where the panel, on April 8, 2022, centralized baby formula necrotizing…
An Illinois woman recently filed a new Nutribullet blending lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She claims that while using the Nutribullet blender, she was seriously injured. She includes in her complaint references to several other similar lawsuits filed…
After a lot of back-and-forth in Congress, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 (S.3373) has finally been signed into law. President Biden signed the bill on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022. The Act will allow military veterans, their families, and civilian residents who lived or…
After several delays and a lengthy battle in Congress, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act is finally headed to the President’s desk. The new bill will provide long-overdue justice for victims of water contamination at the military base in North Carolina. Camp Lejeune Act Finally Passes…
A group of plaintiffs recently filed a motion with the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to consolidate all federally filed Tylenol autism/ADHD lawsuits into one court for pre-trial proceedings. This, after nearly 20 parents filed claims against makers of Tylenol and other brand
On July 12, 2022, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a new warning concerning certain King Song electric unicycles. Consumers who own these products should stop using them immediately. King Song Unicycle Linked with One Fire King Song is a company based in…
On April 8, 2022, all federally filed NEC infant formula lawsuits were consolidated into the Northern District of Illinois for pre-trial proceedings. Now, the court indicates that plaintiffs may soon be able to file new cases directly in the federal court rather than having to…
