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November 1, 2024
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Agreement to settle nearly 38,000 Bard hernia mesh lawsuits
#1  Agreement to settle nearly 38,000 Bard hernia mesh lawsuits
Columbus, OH - Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), the parent company of BARD, has agreed to settle about 38,000 hernia mesh lawsuits. Reports indicate that the total payouts could exceed $1 Billion. The mesh lawsuits, some of which go back almost 20 years, allege that Bard designed defective mesh products, failed to adequately test them, and didn’t properly warn users about potential risks.

Suboxone Tooth Decay MDL – Status Update
#2  Suboxone Tooth Decay MDL – Status Update
Cleveland, OH - In recent years, Suboxone, a critical medication used to treat opioid addiction, has come under fire for its unintended side effects—specifically, severe tooth decay. While the drug has helped millions overcome opioid dependence, patients across the country have filed dangerous drug lawsuits claiming that Suboxone caused serious dental problems, leading to painful and costly procedures as well as social isolation for some individuals. These claims have been consolidated in an ongoing multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Northern District of Ohio, where patients are suing the manufacturers of Suboxone for failing to warn about the risk of tooth decay. 

ETHEX Patient Suspected of Deliberate Overdose
#3  ETHEX Patient Suspected of Deliberate Overdose
Tampa, FL - Imagine taking your regular prescription for ETHEX corporation drugs and waking up in the hospital, only to be told that you had purposely suffered an ETHEX overdose. Imagine the shock and fear when you are told that you will have to stay in the hospital for observation because you could be a danger to yourself. Imagine trying to survive the ETHEX side effects while trying to figure out how you could possibly have followed your prescription properly only to suffer an overdose.

Schobinger v. Twitter: A Setback for Class Certification
#4  Schobinger v. Twitter: A Setback for Class Certification
San Francisco, CA -  On October 16, the District Court for the Northern District of California denied plaintiff Mark Schobinger’s petition for class certification in Schobinger v. Twitter. The California labor employment lawsuit centers on allegations that, during Elon Musk’s protracted takeover over the social media company in October 2022, Twitter, now X, misled users about the security of their data.

Zantac Maker Agrees to $2.2 Billion Settlement
#5  Zantac Maker Agrees to $2.2 Billion Settlement
Santa Clara, CA - The drug maker GSK agreed a few weeks ago to pay up to $2.2 billion to resolve Zantac lawsuits. The blockbuster heartburn drug, which was sold over-the-counter, was removed from the market in 2020 after the FDA ordered all ranitidine (the generic name) products withdrawn, citing unacceptable levels of the chemical N-nitroso dimethylamine (NDMA), a probable human carcinogen. 

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?
#6  Do I Need a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?
Lake Charles, LA - Louisiana's roads are particularly hazardous compared to the national average, with the state experiencing a notably higher rate of vehicular fatalities—21 deaths per 100,000 people, compared to the national average of 12.9. This statistic highlights the inherent risks of driving in places like Lake Charles, Louisiana, even for what might initially seem like minor accidents. Regardless of the apparent severity of a car accident, it's important to consider legal advice to navigate the potential complexities that may arise.

Dunkin Donuts Stiffs Managers’ Overtime
#7  Dunkin Donuts Stiffs Managers’ Overtime
Everett, MA - It’s the “dunk doughnuts, not wages” protest phrase over again for Dunkin Donuts. And perhaps add “over” to the phrase "time to make the donuts".

Plaintiffs Seeking $22 Million in Home Warranty Insurance Lawsuit
#8  Plaintiffs Seeking $22 Million in Home Warranty Insurance Lawsuit
San Diego, CA - The thrust and intent behind home warranty insurance is to protect the parties involved from defects in workmanship and materials. New construction is usually accompanied by coverage warranting against defects from initial occupation until an agreed period of termination, at which time many homeowners will seek out home warranty companies vending extended warranty coverage, should hidden defects come to the fore later in a structure’s initial life cycle.

Former UPS Worker Claiming Racial Discrimination Awarded $237 million
#9  Former UPS Worker Claiming Racial Discrimination Awarded $237 million
Spokane, WA - A jury has awarded a former United Parcel Service (UPS) worker over $237 million in a racial discrimination lawsuit last month in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington at Yakima. One attorney for the plaintiff said it is likely the biggest of its kind and the biggest ever in the state.

Wells Fargo Settles Disability Discrimination Suit for 22.1 million
#10  Wells Fargo Settles Disability Discrimination Suit for 22.1 million
Charlotte, NC - A former Wells Fargo Securities supervisor was awarded $22.1 million by a federal court jury in Charlotte in July. Christopher Billesdon’s disability and age discrimination lawsuit accused the San Francisco-based bank of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and wrongful discharge under North Carolina state law. However, the bank asked the court in August to toss the jury’s decision.

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