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Bayer Hit With $1.5 Billion Roundup Weedkiller Verdict
MedTruth Editors · November 30, 2023
This marks the fourth consecutive Roundup trial loss for Bayer in litigation that alleges the weedkiller causes cancer.
Legal DevelopmentsCalifornia Can’t Require Glyphosate Cancer Warning Labels, Court Rules
MedTruth Editors · November 29, 2023
The panel asserted that California can only mandate commercial speech if it satisfies the requirements of intermediate scrutiny.
NewsRite Aid Opioid Bankruptcy Contested by DOJ
MedTruth Editors · November 28, 2023
Rite Aid claims that the DOJ’s request could irrevocably cripple the company and prevent it from restructuring successfully.
Legal DevelopmentsTalc Lawsuit Filed Against J&J by LA County
MedTruth Editors · November 22, 2023
Los Angeles County is filing claims against J&J for the talcum products that allegedly led to residents’ health complications, including ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
Legal DevelopmentsBayer Accuses Judge of Misconduct in $175 Million Roundup Verdict
MedTruth Editors · November 21, 2023
Bayer has filed a motion to have a decision overturned because the trial judge improperly provided feedback to a Pennsylvania state court jury.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Approves Weight Management Drug Amid Ozempic Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · November 20, 2023
Zepbound, a drug for weight-related health conditions, helps regulate blood sugar by slowing the rate at which the stomach empties and suppressing appetite.
FDA RegulationEli Lilly Seeks Diabetes Drug Lawsuit Dismissal
MedTruth Editors · November 17, 2023
A woman claims she developed severe stomach issues from a diabetes drug and that there should have been a warning about the risk of those side effects.
NewsSuboxone Monopoly Suit Settled by Indivior
MedTruth Editors · November 16, 2023
According to the lawsuit, Indivior undertook a series of actions that ensured that the company could maintain a monopoly of their drug Suboxone.
News$330 Million Roundup Verdict Awarded in Latest Bayer Defeat
MedTruth Editors · November 15, 2023
After winning at trial in nine consecutive Roundup cases in 2022 and 2023, Bayer has now lost three straight cases.
Legal DevelopmentsMultistate Oximeter Lawsuit Alleges Device Racism Bias
MedTruth Editors · November 14, 2023
It has been known for decades that people with darker skin tones can have reduced accuracy when their oxygen saturation is measured with a pulse oximeter.
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Philly Jury Awards Roundup Plaintiff $175 Million
MedTruth Editors · November 10, 2023
This verdict ended Bayer & Monsanto’s winning streak of nine consecutive Roundup trials, all of which shared similar allegations that exposure to Roundup causes non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Legal DevelopmentsCamp Lejeune Elective Option and VA Benefits
MedTruth Editors · November 9, 2023
Factors such as receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs may affect a veteran's verdict award in the Camp Lejeune lawsuits.
Legal DevelopmentsBayer Loses First Roundup Trial Outside CA
MedTruth Editors · November 8, 2023
For the first time, Bayer has lost a Roundup trial outside of California and in its home state of Missouri.
Legal DevelopmentsSuboxone Whistleblower Lawsuit to Continue By Judicial Order
MedTruth Editors · November 7, 2023
A whistleblower lawsuit accusing Indivior of participating in a kickback scheme has been approved to proceed by judicial order with full governmental support.
NewsThird Talc Bankruptcy Suggested by J&J
MedTruth Editors · November 3, 2023
After receiving two rejections, Johnson & Johnson is seeking bankruptcy protection for its opioid subsidiary for a third time while their second dismissal is being presented to the Supreme Court.
NewsThird Talc Bankruptcy Suggested by J&J
MedTruth Editors · November 3, 2023
After receiving two rejections, Johnson & Johnson is seeking bankruptcy protection for its opioid subsidiary for a third time while their second dismissal is being presented to the Supreme Court.
NewsJUUL Investors File Suit Over Allegations of Unfair Business Practices
MedTruth Editors · November 3, 2023
Among the financial strain of numerous e-cigarette lawsuits, investors are alleging that Juul Labs took steps to unlawfully enrich certain long-term investors and other senior members of the company.
Legal DevelopmentsE-Cigarette Application Rejection Upheld by Appeals Court
MedTruth Editors · November 1, 2023
The FDA has rejected the application of Logic Technology Development's menthol flavored e-cigarette devices. A decision upheld by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Legal DevelopmentsOpioid Settlement Funds Spent on Police Spark Controversy
MedTruth Editors · October 31, 2023
As opioid settlement funds become available, a controversy has arisen about how much of those funds should be made available to the police.
Legal Developments3M Plaintiffs Face New Scam From False Callers
MedTruth Editors · October 26, 2023
Scammers are posing as the settlement administration company for the 3M military earplug litigation, collecting identity information to attempt fraud and identity theft.
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Amid Hair Relaxer Lawsuits, FDA Considers Banning Formaldehyde
MedTruth Editors · October 25, 2023
Despite the well-documented health risks associated with formaldehyde, the chemical compound has not yet been banned by the FDA.
FDA RegulationZantac Manufacturer Settles Ahead of Bellwether Trial
MedTruth Editors · October 24, 2023
A Zantac case against GlaxoSmithKline alleging the heartburn drug causes cancer has been settled before it went to trial.
Legal DevelopmentsRite Aid Seeks Financial Aid in Opioid Bankruptcy Proceeding
MedTruth Editors · October 23, 2023
Rite Aid has been caught up along with a number of other pharmacies and retail entities in the latest wave of lawsuits that are intended to hold accountable all parties who contributed to the opioid epidemic
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Warns Companies Selling Unapproved Eye Products
MedTruth Editors · October 20, 2023
Eight companies were warned for selling unapproved eye products, some of which contain silver, an ingredient that with long-term usage may cause the skin to turn blue.
FDA RegulationTalc MDL receives Updated Complaint and Timetable for Vulnerable Plaintiffs
MedTruth Editors · October 19, 2023
The judge for the talcum powder ovarian cancer litigation has set a timetable for bringing the thousands of cases to trial.
Legal DevelopmentsDefense Witness in Roundup Trial Accused of Being a Mouthpiece for Monsanto
MedTruth Editors · October 18, 2023
Attorneys accused a 32-year employee of Monsanto of presenting biased evidence to protect the company.
Legal DevelopmentsFormer Cosmetics Talc Supplier Files For Bankruptcy
MedTruth Editors · October 17, 2023
Barretts Minerals used to supply talcum powder to the cosmetics industry and still faces over 500 personal injury lawsuits related to the company's talc products.
NewsBayer Wins 9th Straight Roundup Trial
MedTruth Editors · October 13, 2023
The judge agreed with Monsanto that the plaintiff failed to present reasonable evidence that his Roundup use caused non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Legal DevelopmentsHeartburn Drug Lawsuit Settled by Manufacturer
MedTruth Editors · October 12, 2023
Plaintiffs in these 11,000 lawsuits claimed that the heartburn drugs they took caused them to develop chronic kidney disease.
News$220 Million Talc Verdict Tossed By Appeals Court
MedTruth Editors · October 11, 2023
Nearly 40,000 lawsuits accuse J&J of selling asbestos-contaminated talcum powder to consumers and failing to warn about the risks of developing cancer.
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Eli Lilly Settles With Whistleblower Over Medication Claims
MedTruth Editors · October 10, 2023
The facility came to the FDA’s attention after inspectors found that quality control data had been systematically deleted and proper auditing had not occurred.
NewsJ&J and Talc Powder Cancer Plaintiffs Present Plans for New “Science Day”
MedTruth Editors · October 6, 2023
At the end of this year, J&J and talcum powder plaintiffs will give scientific presentations focused on talcum powder, asbestos and cancer.
Legal DevelopmentsHernia Mesh Bellwether Date Set
MedTruth Editors · October 5, 2023
Plaintiffs allege that Covidien designed defective hernia meshes that caused pain and debilitating, sometimes life-altering complications after implantation.
Legal DevelopmentsMonsanto Says Ag Work Caused Plaintiff’s Cancer, Not Roundup
MedTruth Editors · October 4, 2023
A man who worked in the agrochemical industry used Roundup for 30 years and claims it caused his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Legal DevelopmentsTN AG Settles Opioid Claims With Food City
MedTruth Editors · October 3, 2023
In addition to paying out, the settlement would require K-VA-T and Food City to adjust employee conduct.
NewsTalc Plaintiff Expert Asks Court To Toss J&J’s Lawsuit Against Her
MedTruth Editors · September 29, 2023
J&J claims researchers published faulty research, saying that the subjects in the studies had been exposed to asbestos from other sources than J&J baby powder.
Legal Developments3M Judge Bars Plaintiffs From Obtaining Litigation Funding
MedTruth Editors · September 28, 2023
Judge Rodgers is exercising her legal authority to demand disclosure from plaintiffs’ attorneys to ensure that the veterans are protected from these allegedly unscrupulous companies.
Legal DevelopmentsLatest Roundup Weedkiller Cancer Trial Begins in Missouri
MedTruth Editors · September 27, 2023
Two more Roundup cancer trials are set to begin in the next coming weeks.
Legal DevelopmentsParagard Adverse Events Mount Alongside Growing Litigation
MedTruth Editors · September 26, 2023
As reports mount, more people are taking legal action for injuries allegedly connected to the Paragard non-hormonal IUD.
Women's Health3M Offers $12.5 Billion Revised PFAS Chemical Settlement
MedTruth Editors · September 22, 2023
The settlement provides protections for both 3M and water utilities by preventing utilities from demanding additional funds from 3M if they opt into the settlement.
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Philips C-PAP Settlement Nears $500 Million
MedTruth Editors · September 21, 2023
While this settlement partially reimburses plaintiffs who bought a device that allegedly led to cancer, lung damage, breathing problems, and other injuries, it does not resolve any of the claims that Philips’ device caused these injuries.
Legal DevelopmentsCamp Lejeune Voluntary Settlement Offered to Claimants
MedTruth Editors · September 20, 2023
The payment plan would compensate claimants up to $450,000 depending on the type of illness and the length of time spent at Camp Lejeune.
NewsKroger Opioid Settlement Could Begin Paying Out This Year
MedTruth Editors · September 19, 2023
Kroger is offering states and municipalities $1.2 billion and offering Native American tribes $36 million to fund opioid abatement programs.
Legal DevelopmentsRite Aid May File for Bankruptcy Over Opioid Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · September 15, 2023
The pharmacy chain could file for bankruptcy to potentially escape opioid lawsuits, including over 1,000 federal lawsuits.
NewsTepezza Liability Could be Acquired in Amgen-Horizon Merger
MedTruth Editors · September 14, 2023
The settlement paves the way for Amgen to acquire Horizon Therapeutics – and its legal claims.
Legal DevelopmentsZantac Makers Face New Lawsuit in Connecticut
MedTruth Editors · September 13, 2023
Plaintiffs allege that they developed bladder, breast, prostate or other cancers because of long-term usage of Zantac or its generic, over-the-counter equivalent ranitidine.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Warns Infant Formula Manufacturers
MedTruth Editors · September 12, 2023
These inspections and recalls were intended to prevent distribution of formula contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii.
FDA RegulationJohnson & Johnson Accused of New Effort To Delay Talc Litigation
MedTruth Editors · September 8, 2023
J&J is attempting to challenge expert witness testimony that was approved two years ago in an effort to further delay the case.
Legal DevelopmentsTeva Kickback Trial Paused By Appeal
MedTruth Editors · September 7, 2023
According to the government, Teva paid two charities more than $350 million over 11 years to cover co-payments for Copaxone patients.
Legal Developments3M Board Approves $6 Billion Earplug Settlement
MedTruth Editors · September 6, 2023
Nearly 260,000 lawsuits have been settled in the 3M earplug hearing loss litigation.
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Bard IVC Filter Verdict Upheld on Appeal
MedTruth Editors · August 31, 2023
The court ultimately sided with the plaintiff, upholding the decision that Bard's IVC filter caused injuries to a nurse.
Legal DevelopmentsTalc Powder Cancer Litigation Stay Lifted
MedTruth Editors · August 30, 2023
Tens of thousands of talcum powder lawsuits were paused. Now, the two-year stay on talcum powder litigation has been lifted.
Legal DevelopmentsCamp Lejeune Study Finds Increased Parkinson’s Risks
MedTruth Editors · August 29, 2023
Military veterans stationed at Camp Lejeune were 70% more likely to have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease than vets who were stationed elsewhere.
Research + FindingsBard Port MDL Assigned to Arizona
MedTruth Editors · August 25, 2023
The Bard PowerPort is a subcutaneous, implantable port catheter system that delivers medications such as chemotherapy drugs.
Legal DevelopmentsMedtronic Accused of Bribery Scheme
MedTruth Editors · August 24, 2023
According to the lawsuit, members of a Kansas VA hospital were allegedly bribed to purchase additional, unnecessary products that were then used on patients.
NewsNew Hair Relaxer Claims Process Streamlined
MedTruth Editors · August 23, 2023
The Short Form Complaint streamlines the process for new plaintiffs to submit claims that they developed health problems caused by the chemicals in hair relaxers.
Legal DevelopmentsOpioid Bankruptcy Settlement to be Reviewed by Supreme Court
MedTruth Editors · August 22, 2023
The Office of the U.S. Trustee issued a formal complaint about the settlement, arguing that the deal protects the Sackler Family.
Laws + CongressCamp Lejeune Claim Acceptance Rate Less Than 20%
MedTruth Editors · August 18, 2023
The acceptance rate for Camp Lejeune claims is currently only 17% after the VA began using subject matter experts to evaluate claims.
Legal DevelopmentsHip Implant Cases Consolidated in WA Court
MedTruth Editors · August 17, 2023
The plaintiffs say their metal-on-metal hip implants led to injuries and a decreased quality of life.
Legal DevelopmentsFirst Ozempic Stomach Paralysis Lawsuit Filed
MedTruth Editors · August 16, 2023
The drug manufacturers should have warned users of the potential risk of gastroparesis, alleges the lawsuit.
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FDA Prepares For Implementation of MoCRA
MedTruth Editors · August 15, 2023
With the average American using between 6 and 12 cosmetic products every day, MoCRA was deemed a vital safety measure for consumer health.
FDA RegulationOver 200 Lawsuits Allege Connection Between Acetaminophen and Autism
MedTruth Editors · August 11, 2023
The litigation, which names major manufacturers and retailers of Tylenol and generic acetaminophen products as defendants, remains in the early stage of the discovery process.
NewsDOJ Moves to Stop Opioid Bankruptcy Settlement
MedTruth Editors · August 10, 2023
The DOJ is taking the case to the Supreme Court in an effort to prevent a bankruptcy plan that would shield the Sackler family from opioid lawsuits.
Legal DevelopmentsJ&J’s 2nd Attempt To Escape Talc Lawsuits via Bankruptcy Denied
MedTruth Editors · August 9, 2023
The decision blocks J&J’s proposed $8.9 billion settlement, which would have prevented new lawsuits from being filed.
Legal DevelopmentsPFAS Coalition of States Voice Opposition to 3M Settlement
MedTruth Editors · August 8, 2023
The coalition says that a more comprehensive settlement must be reached before undergoing the lengthy and costly process of disseminating class notices.
Legal DevelopmentsGardasil Bellwether Cases Moving Forward
MedTruth Editors · August 4, 2023
They are making progress in selecting bellwether cases in the Gardasil HPV vaccine MDL.
Legal DevelopmentsCamp Lejeune Attorney Actions to Proceed
MedTruth Editors · August 3, 2023
Based on the Judge’s examination of the current facts, there is enough evidence to plausibly connect the plaintiff to the firm.
Legal DevelopmentsHearing Loss Added to Tepezza Warning Label
MedTruth Editors · August 2, 2023
The FDA added a new section to the warning label on Tepezza, with updated information warning users about the risk of severe hearing loss.
NewsCritical Talc Plaintiff Awarded Millions by Jury
MedTruth Editors · August 1, 2023
After over a week of deliberation, the jury delivered a verdict against Johnson & Johnson, fining it $18.8 million in damages.
Legal DevelopmentsFirst Zantac Lawsuit Trial Date Set, Again
MedTruth Editors · July 28, 2023
The plaintiffs allege that Zantac caused them to develop cancer of nine different types, including colorectal, breast, and bladder cancer.
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Transvaginal Mesh Case Settles Weeks Before Trial
MedTruth Editors · July 27, 2023
After it is implanted, the Obtryx mesh has been known to contract over time, causing it to pull or compress inside the person’s body, resulting in adverse effects.
Legal DevelopmentsNew Roundup Cases To Be Tried in Philadelphia
MedTruth Editors · July 26, 2023
The center of Roundup cancer cases has shifted from California and Missouri to include dozens of cases assigned in Philadelphia.
Legal DevelopmentsJ&J Approves TB Generic License Amid Storm of Pressure
MedTruth Editors · July 25, 2023
This generic license will allow non-wealthy nations to treat cases of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis among their populations.
NewsHair Relaxer Makers Move To Dismiss Master Complaint
MedTruth Editors · July 21, 2023
The plaintiffs claim that they were not warned about the risk of developing cancer associated with the use of hair-relaxing products.
Legal DevelopmentsStudy Names Talc Among Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors
MedTruth Editors · July 20, 2023
Cosmetic talcum powder is included in a list of substances that increase the risk of ovarian cancer, according to a study on occupational histories and ovarian cancer carcinogens.
Research + FindingsJ&J Sues Talc Plaintiff Expert Witnesses
MedTruth Editors · July 19, 2023
The lawsuit alleges that the research provided by the plaintiffs’ experts is fraudulent because some people were exposed to asbestos in other products besides cosmetic talc.
Legal DevelopmentsAspartame To Be Declared “Possibly Carcinogenic” by WHO
MedTruth Editors · July 18, 2023
Aspartame is used in a number of products that are advertised as having reduced or no sugar, like diet sodas and sugar-free gum.
Research + Findings3M Urges Reversal of $50 Million Earplug Verdict
MedTruth Editors · July 14, 2023
The company is seeking to overturn a $50 million verdict in a bellwether trial concerning defective military earplugs.
Legal DevelopmentsBard PowerPort Device May Generate Thousands of Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · July 13, 2023
This catheter device has a risk of fracture, which results in pieces migrating into the body, causing chest pain, blood clots, and blockages in the pulmonary arteries.
NewsTepezza Hearing Loss MDL Approved
MedTruth Editors · July 12, 2023
In the lawsuits, plaintiffs say Horizon Therapeutics failed to notify the plaintiffs and their physicians of the risk of hearing damage with Tepezza.
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Talc Victims Speak Out Against J&J
MedTruth Editors · July 11, 2023
The press release encourages the public to condemn J&J and support the plaintiffs’ assertions that there is a link between talcum powder products and cancer.
NewsMesh Report Claims Women Not Given Accurate Advice
MedTruth Editors · July 10, 2023
Transvaginal mesh is intended to prevent pelvic organ prolapse and urinary stress incontinence.
Women's Health3M Settles PFAS Water Contamination Claims For $10 Billion
MedTruth Editors · July 7, 2023
The settlement will provide funds to public water systems to test for PFAS chemicals and treat contamination of the synthetic compounds.
NewsJ&J Chief Medical Officer Testifies on Talc Recall
MedTruth Editors · July 6, 2023
The testimony addressed how J&J issued a recall of their talc products after a U.S. FDA investigation found asbestos in the samples of talc.
NewsDistrict Judges Urged to Accelerate Camp Lejeune Consolidation Process
MedTruth Editors · July 5, 2023
Attorneys working on behalf of the government are currently defending nearly 1,000 cases with 663 lawsuits awaiting replies.
Legal DevelopmentsGSK Settles Ahead Of First Zantac Trial
MedTruth Editors · July 3, 2023
An individual who claimed to have developed bladder cancer due to the heartburn medication Zantac has reached a settlement with the manufacturer of the drug.
Legal DevelopmentsHair Relaxer Lawsuit Plaintiffs File Master Complaint
MedTruth Editors · June 30, 2023
The master complaint provides a comprehensive list of the allegations that show an association between regular exposure to the synthetic chemicals in hair-relaxer products, and uterine cancer.
Legal DevelopmentsE-Cigarette Poison Reports Trigger FDA Retailer "Blitz"
MedTruth Editors · June 29, 2023
The majority of vape exposure cases reported to U.S. poison-control centers over the past 12 months were among children under the age of 5.
NewsBayer Reaches $7 Million Roundup Advertising Settlement with NY
MedTruth Editors · June 28, 2023
Bayer will pay millions to resolve the claims that Roundup is safe and non-toxic without having enough evidence to support these claims.
Legal Developments3M Earplug Bankruptcy Rejected
MedTruth Editors · June 21, 2023
A federal judge dismissed 3M’s bankruptcy of its subunit, Aearo Technologies, the manufacturer of military earplugs that are claimed to have been faulty.
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Tens of Thousands of Zantac Cases Pending in State Courts
MedTruth Editors · June 14, 2023
Over 50,000 Zantac lawsuits have been dismissed, with over 100,000 still pending. The cases claim the drug’s active ingredient, ranitidine, causes cancer.
Legal DevelopmentsState AGs Oppose J&J’s 2nd Talc Bankruptcy Ploy
MedTruth Editors · June 13, 2023
J&J recently offered nearly $9 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits that the company's talcum powder products contain asbestos.
Legal DevelopmentsCamp Lejeune Law Firm Fights Class Action Claim
MedTruth Editors · June 9, 2023
The plaintiff alleges that the two law firms violated the TCPA when they allegedly cold-called her and other people on a federal do-not-call list in order to generate leads for their Camp Lejeune lawsuits.
Legal DevelopmentsJ&J Declares 2nd Talc Bankruptcy "Largest Settlement in History"
MedTruth Editors · June 8, 2023
As opposed to its initial bankruptcy settlement offering of around $2 billion, J&J claims that the quadrupled settlement offer of $8.9 billion warrants additional consideration.
NewsBayer Wins 7th Consecutive Roundup Cancer Trial
MedTruth Editors · June 7, 2023
Roundup manufacturer Monsanto and Bayer have won the seventh trial in a row over claims that the weedkiller causes cancer.
Legal DevelopmentsTX AG Reaches $340 Million Opioid Settlement
MedTruth Editors · June 6, 2023
This settlement joins with settlements in California, West Virginia, and other states that are pursuing opioid manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies.
NewsSupreme 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.
Legal Developments$60 Million MN Youth Vaping Deal Struck
MedTruth Editors · June 1, 2023
Minnesota leveled a series of legal claims against Juul Labs and Altria to address the companies’ roles in fueling the state’s youth vaping spike.
NewsN.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.
Legal DevelopmentsSan Francisco Closes $230 Million Opioid Settlement
MedTruth Editors · May 30, 2023
Walgreens was found liable for contributing to the opioid epidemic in San Francisco and will pay hundreds of millions of dollars to the city.
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