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Key takeaways: The legal claims against Novo Nordisk are not about banning the drug. They are about accountability and informed consent. The core of these lawsuits is the product liability principle known as “failure to...more
The Product Liability & Mass Tort Monitor is a monthly newsletter delivering critical updates, data insights and actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of product liability and mass tort litigation....more
Last week, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois Senate Bill 328 (“SB 328”) into law, marking a significant expansion of the jurisdictional reach of Illinois courts in the realm of toxic tort litigation. The law...more
Unfortunately, the risk of a cancer diagnosis is a very real concern with many common (and not-so-common) medications. While drug companies have a legal duty to ensure that their medications are safe, these companies don’t...more
Recent reviews of genetic research continue to challenge long-held assumptions about the causes of malignant mesothelioma. While plaintiffs’ attorneys often cite to asbestos exposure as the only cause of mesothelioma, a...more
The medications we take are supposed to protect our health and help us recover from serious illnesses and injuries. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. Some medications cause more harm than good. Dangerous and...more
The Delaware Superior Court took the mass tort world by surprise with its May 31, 2024, refusal to exclude the plaintiffs’ experts’ causation opinions in the Zantac litigation, breaking with the federal MDL court’s prior...more
Pharmaceutical companies play a critical role in the healthcare system. They research, develop, and supply the drugs that patients need to manage and recover from all types of medical conditions—from antiviral medications...more
Exposure to toxins through contaminated drugs, medical implants manufactured with dangerous materials, and other risks can have serious and long-term health consequences. However, in many cases, these consequences may not...more
Navigating the complex landscape of lien resolutions in mass torts is a challenge for both plaintiffs’ and defense attorneys. One of the biggest hurdles is complying with federal and state regulations to resolve health care...more
Stradling Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring partner Greg Jones recently joined Legal Lens, a Debtwire podcast, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving challenges of asbestos-related bankruptcies—highlighting the...more
The $100B+ Weight-Loss Drug Market Is Red Hot—But So Are the Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Risks. As the GLP-1 revolution reshapes the future of metabolic health, life sciences companies face mounting scrutiny from...more
Allocation is a fundamental issue impacting every society and transcending virtually every major sector and function within a society. Economists sometimes describe this concept as society's allocation of its resources...more
What is a meningioma and what types of injuries qualify? Depo-Provera has many known side effects. However, the current Depo-Provera litigation mainly involves a “signature injury” that was not properly warned against by...more
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
In a recent case pending in Hawaii state court, a husband and wife sued a tobacco company defendant for various claims related to its manufacturing and marketing of tobacco cigarettes, including strict products liability,...more
On February 7, 2025, Judge Walker, sitting in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, ruled that the Plaintiff (a subsidiary of a parent company engaged in nationwide talcum powder litigation)...more
Introduction - On March 31, 2025, Judge Christopher Lopez of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas denied confirmation of the prepackaged Chapter 11 plan of Johnson & Johnson (“J&J”) affiliate Red...more
The costs of an intracranial meningioma diagnosis can be substantial. Not only can this diagnosis lead to a lifetime of medical bills and other costs, but it can drastically reduce patients’ quality of life as well....more
In recent years, numerous businesses have successfully enforced broad arbitration clauses, particularly those embedded in terms and conditions of online service agreements. We previously discussed a noteworthy example from a...more
If you have questions about filing a Depo-Provera lawsuit, you are not alone. As awareness of the link between Depo-Provera and intracranial meningioma continues to grow, we are continuing to hear from more women and family...more
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Texas was the beneficiary of sweeping tort reform legislation, particularly in medical malpractice cases. The Medical Malpractice and Tort Reform Act of 2003 capped damages for those...more