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Ozempic & Wegovy Users Report Vision Loss: Could Semaglutide Be Linked to NAION?

The diabetes drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to an increased risk of sudden vision loss and blindness due to a rare eye condition known as NAION (non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy)....more

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Product Liability: What It Means and How to Pursue a Claim 

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When we buy a product, we expect it to work properly and keep us safe. However, some products cause serious injuries because of poor design, production errors, or missing warnings. This is where product liability law comes...more

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$3M Plaintiff Verdict in Louisiana Talc Trial Under Review

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Court: Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana - As previously reported HERE in the Asbestos Case Tracker, a Louisiana jury on May 7 returned a plaintiff’s verdict against talc manufacturer Johnson...more

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Benzene Exposure Victims May Be Eligible for Compensation

If you or a loved one were exposed to benzene at work and were diagnosed with cancers such as leukemia, myelodysplasia (MDS), lymphoma, or multiple myeloma, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit and receive financial...more

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Washington Court Awards $16M Plaintiff Verdict after Default Judgment

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Court: Washington Superior Court, Pierce County - A Washington state court in April awarded $16 million to the estate of decedent Steven Korzerke after a default judgment was entered against defendant Asbestos Corp. LTD, a...more

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Louisiana Jury Returns $3M Plaintiff Verdict in Talc Trial

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Jurisdiction: Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana - A Louisiana Jury returned a plaintiff’s verdict May 7 after an eight-week trial against Johnson & Johnson and Pecos River Talc LLC....more

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$18 Million Verdict Awarded in Asbestosis Case Following Trial against Manufacturer

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Jurisdiction: Broward County Circuit Court - A Florida jury on April 23 handed down an $18 million verdict in aperitoneal mesothelioma case brought by the law firm of Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC....more

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Lithium-Ion Battery/Common Law Action: Faulkner County, Arkansas Circuit Court Complaint Filed Alleging Personal Injuries Due to...

Andrew Riggs (“Plaintiff”) filed an April 24th Complaint in the Faulkner County, Arkansas Circuit Court alleging personal injuries when to what is described as a 21700 lithium-ion battery exploded. See 23CV-25-965....more

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Ten Things to Know About the European Union’s New Product Liability Directive

After it was initially proposed more than two years ago, the European Union passed a new product liability directive (PLD) on Dec. 9, 2024, which prescribes a new legislative framework to expand and modify product liability...more

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Florida Jury Awards Plaintiff $18 Million in Asbestos Case against Brake Grinding Manufacturer

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Court: Florida – 17th Judicial Circuit Court - Plaintiff, Denise J. Guth Cook alleged asbestos exposure from consumer talc products and automobile parts. She specifically alleged bystander and household exposure from...more

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FDA Recalls: How to Stay Informed About Unsafe Products

Unsafe product recalls are alarmingly common. While all companies have a legal obligation to ensure that their products are safe for use or consumption, companies fail to meet this obligation far too often. In many cases,...more

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Meningiomas and Depo-Provera: Where to Get Help

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Depo-Provera, a commonly used injectable contraceptive, has been linked to an increased risk of meningiomas, which are a type of brain tumor. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a meningioma after using...more

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Golf Carts and Car Accidents: Navigating Liability in Florida’s Retirement Communities

If you use a golf cart to get around your retirement community, you aren’t alone. Golf carts have been popular in retirement communities for decades, and they have become even more popular in recent years. If you’ve been...more

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Opioids and Common Law Liability for Indirect Economic Harm

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Earlier this month, the Law Court weighed in on a hot-button legal issue—the potential liability of opioid manufacturers for the costs of the drug epidemic. In Eastern Maine Medical Center v. Walgreen Company, the Law Court...more

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How to File a Product Liability Claim for Defective Car Parts in Florida

When a defective car part causes an accident or injury, the consequences can be devastating. If you or a loved one have suffered due to a faulty automobile part(s), you may have the right to file a product liability claim to...more

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