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Impotence Drugs Defeat Cancer Claims

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Last week, US District Judge Richard Seeborg issued a summary judgment in favor of pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Eli Lilly, over claims that Viagra and Cialis cause skin…

Cross-Appeal Of Monsanto Trial To be Heard In June

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A California appeals court has slated to hear oral arguments for cross-appeals in the first week of June, over a $289 million Roundup verdict, resulting from the first-ever…

A Class II Medical Device Recall for 3M Bair Hugger System

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While preparations are in full swing for the first bellwether trial for 3M Bair Hugger System lawsuits, scheduled to begin in April 2018, there comes a Class II Recall…

Invokana Lawsuits contributing to a burgeoning MDL

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An Invokana lawsuit was filed by a man from Illinois alleging that the side effects of this antidiabetic drug resulted in the amputation of his big toe,…

3M Urges To Dismiss Earplugs Lawsuits

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Nationwide, military veterans who suffered from hearing loss due to 3M earplugs are urging the court to reject the plea of 3M Company that argues to free itself from…

First Bard IVC Bellwether to be tried in Two Phases

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The first Bard IVC Filter bellwether belonging to MDL: 2641 in re: Bard IVC Filters Products Liability Litigation is scheduled to convene on March 14 this year before…

Ohio Cities Face Opioid Epidemic Amidst Current Pandemic

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Reports claim that amidst the pandemic outbreak, two Ohio cities, Dayton and Columbus, are facing a sharp rise in opioid overdose (OD) death rates.

Ann Stevens with…

Zantac Lawsuit Proceedings To Be Held Via Video Conferences

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The U.S. District Judge Robin L. Rosenberg indicated that Zantac lawsuits would continue to move forward via video conferencing, following the disruption caused by the…

BSC’s appeal to Reverse the $18.5 Million TVM Verdict Denied

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Boston Scientific Corp.’s appeal to reverse a 2014 transvaginal mesh verdict was declined by the federal court. A total of $18.5 million was awarded by the jury…

Roundup Settlement Talks Delayed Amid COVID-19 Crisis

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Bayer AG said that the coronavirus pandemic is slowing down the settlements talks over thousands of plaintiffs who claim that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.

The company…