A recent article from Reuters reports that more than 900 lawsuits have been filed against the U.S. government in a North Carolina federal court by veterans and their families who were exposed to contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The lawsuits allege...
Year: 2023
FELA Lawsuits and Amtrak Employees
The Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) is a law that provides railroad workers with the right to sue their employers for negligence if they are injured on the job. Amtrak employees are considered railroad workers under FELA, so they have the same rights to sue...
3M Bankruptcy Case Dismissed
On June 9, 2023, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jeffrey Graham dismissed the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Aearo Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of 3M. The case was filed in July 2022 in an attempt to shield 3M from liability in a mass tort lawsuit alleging that its...
Bard PowerPort Litigation
The Bard PowerPort is a medical device that is implanted under the skin to provide easy access to a patient's veins. The device is used for a variety of medical procedures, including chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and pain management. However, there have been...
What is a Class Action Lawsuit?
A class action lawsuit is a type of lawsuit in which a single plaintiff sues on behalf of a group of people who have been harmed by the same defendant. Class action lawsuits are often used in cases where the harm to each individual plaintiff is relatively small, but...
Safety of Eye Drops: Recent Recalls and the Need for Vigilance
Eye drops are commonly used to alleviate various eye conditions and promote eye health. However, recent news reports have highlighted a concerning issue surrounding the safety of certain eye drop products. This blog post aims to discuss the recent recall of eye drops...
ERISA Class Action Lawsuits
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established pension and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans. ERISA class actions are a type...
Roundup and Cancer: Understanding the Ongoing Litigation and its Impact
Roundup is a popular herbicide that has been used by farmers, landscapers, and homeowners for decades. However, in recent years, Roundup has been the subject of numerous lawsuits alleging that exposure to the herbicide causes cancer. The lawsuits have been filed...
Different Types of ERISA Lawsuits
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established pension and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans. ERISA pension lawsuits are a...
Asbestos Lawsuits: What you need to know
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once widely used in a variety of products, including insulation, fireproofing, and construction materials. However, asbestos is now known to be a highly toxic substance that can cause a variety of serious health...