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Supreme Court Refuses Roundup Refund Review
MedTruth Editors · June 2, 2023
This $39 million settlement covers just one of several Roundup class action lawsuits filed by various consumer groups.
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N.C. Senators Urge Feds To Settle Camp Lejeune Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · May 31, 2023
Camp Lejeune was contaminated with harmful chemicals that were present in the base's drinking water from 1953 until 1987.
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Talc Plaintiffs Motion to Pursue J&J Directly
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Plaintiffs in the J&J talcum powder lawsuits are attempting to target J&J directly rather than needing to route through its subsidiary, LTL Management, which was created to absorb liability for talc claims.
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