Legal News & Consumer Rights

Early Paraquat Trials May Begin in November 2022

On June 7, 2021, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) ordered all federally filed Paraquat lawsuits to be centralized in the Southern District of Illinois. Since that time, the parties have been working toward selecting a few cases for early trials. According to…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 20 Aug 2021

Early Paraquat Trials May Begin in November 2022

Elmiron MDL Moving Forward on “Science Day” While Number of Lawsuits Climbs

The number of lawsuits filed against Elmiron manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals continues to increase. According to a recent case management order filed on July 16, 2021, a total of 310 federal cases and 51 state cases are pending so far, with more expected in the coming…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 2 Aug 2021

Elmiron MDL Moving Forward on “Science Day” While Number of Lawsuits Climbs

Elmiron Manufacturers Should Have Done More to Check for Retinal Damage

A West Virginia couple recently filed a new Elmiron lawsuit in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer County. The female plaintiff claims that after using Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium or PPS), she suffered from vision loss. The couple seeks to hold Elmiron manufacturer Janssen…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 30 Jul 2021

Elmiron Manufacturers Should Have Done More to Check for Retinal Damage

Colorado Man Lived Near Paraquat Mixing Plant and Now Has Parkinson’s Disease

A Colorado man recently filed a new paraquat lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. This is the site of the newly established paraquat MDL. He suffers from Parkinson’s disease, which he blames on his exposure to paraquat. Plaintiff Lived…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 27 Jul 2021

Colorado Man Lived Near Paraquat Mixing Plant and Now Has Parkinson’s Disease

Louisiana Man Blames Paraquat Manufacturers for Failing to Warn of Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

A Louisiana man recently filed a new paraquat lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. He names as defendants the manufacturers of the herbicide, including Syngenta AG and Chevron USA, Inc. He brings the action against them to recover damages…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 13 Jul 2021

Louisiana Man Blames Paraquat Manufacturers for Failing to Warn of Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

Zantac Manufacturer Destroyed Documents Related to 2019 Recall, Lawyers Say

It’s been over a year since Zantac manufacturer Sanofi recalled its heartburn drug from the market because of cancer concerns. Now, the lawyers representing plaintiffs against the company have accused Sanofi of destroying internal emails tied to the product recall. Zantac Manufacturer Admits Failure

By Roopal Luhana

/ 11 Jul 2021

Zantac Manufacturer Destroyed Documents Related to 2019 Recall, Lawyers Say

Pennsylvania Mom Sues Instant Pot After Explosion Burns Toddler

A Pennsylvania mom, on behalf of her two-year-old daughter, has filed a new pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The plaintiff brings claims against Instant Brands, Inc., makers of the Instant Pot pressure cooker, and Target, where…

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 5 Jul 2021

Pennsylvania Mom Sues Instant Pot After Explosion Burns Toddler

JPML Orders Consolidation of All Federally Filed Paraquat Lawsuits

Following a hearing with both parties involved in paraquat litigation, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has ordered that all paraquat lawsuits be consolidated into the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois for pre-trial proceedings under MDL No. 3004. Th

By Roopal Luhana

/ 28 Jun 2021

JPML Orders Consolidation of All Federally Filed Paraquat Lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson Loses Final Bid to Dismiss $2.1 Billion Talcum Powder Verdict

Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J’s) latest attempt to overturn a billion-dollar Baby Powder verdict has failed. The U.S. Supreme Court stated on June 1, 2021, that it will not hear the company’s appeal, meaning that the plaintiffs will finally receive compensation. Plaintiffs Blamed Johnson’s Baby Powder…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 16 Jun 2021

Johnson & Johnson Loses Final Bid to Dismiss $2.1 Billion Talcum Powder Verdict

Study Shows More Evidence that Elmiron Increases Risk of Vision Loss

The Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology recently published new evidence linking the interstitial cystitis drug Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium or PPS) with a significantly increased risk of vision damage. This, as the number of Elmiron lawsuits, continues to rise in both consolidated litigations

By Roopal Luhana

/ 8 Jun 2021

Study Shows More Evidence that Elmiron Increases Risk of Vision Loss

New Lawsuits Target Paraquat for Parkinson’s and Kidney Disease

Two new plaintiffs recently filed Paraquat lawsuits against the makers of the herbicide, including Syngenta AG and Chevron U.S.A., Inc. Both claim that after being exposed to paraquat, they were diagnosed with serious illnesses. Plaintiff Blames Paraquat for Diagnosis of Kidney Disease The first pla

By Roopal Luhana

/ 6 Jun 2021

New Lawsuits Target Paraquat for Parkinson’s and Kidney Disease

Minnesota Man Blames Paraquat for His Parkinson’s Disease

A Minnesota man recently filed a new paraquat lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. He claims that after being exposed to the toxic herbicide, he suffered from serious injuries. Plaintiff Claims Paraquat Caused his Parkinson’s Disease Paraquat is classified…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 29 May 2021

Minnesota Man Blames Paraquat for His Parkinson’s Disease