An Arizona man has file a product liability lawsuit against Syngenta and Chevron claiming they failed to protect agricultural workers from Paraquat toxicity, which led to his development of Parkinson’s disease. The complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on December 28, claiming that users of the herbicide were not…
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A massive Philips CPAP recall was issued earlier this year, impacting more than 15 million CPAP, BiPAP and ventilators that contained a polyester-based (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam, which was intended to reduce sounds and vibrations during use. However, the manufacturer now acknowledges that the CPAP foam degrades over time, and may release black particles or debris directly…
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The number of users whose personal information might have been compromised in a recent cyber attack of T-Mobile has climbed to 53 million, as the telecommunication company is hit by a pair of class-action lawsuits. T-Mobile announced Friday it had discovered that another 5.3 million current customers and 667,000 former customers also had their information…
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Forefront Dermatology has admitted a breach of its network may have exposed the personal data and medical records of up to 2.4 million patients. The records of staff at the Wisconsin-based organization have also been placed at risk from the compromise, which dates back to early June. The situation could have been even worse had the…
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As new Belviq cases continue to be filed on behalf of former users of the recalled weight loss drug who have now been diagnosed with cancer, a panel of federal judges convened on July 29th to consider whether to centralize and consolidate all lawsuits filed in U.S. District Courts nationwide. Consumers on Thursday urged the…
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As a growing number of Paraquat lawsuits continue to be filed by individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after exposure to the controversial weed killer, a federal judge indicates that the first “bellwether” case will go before a jury in November 2022, which will help gauge how juries are likely to respond to certain evidence and…
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On June 28th, E-cigarette company Juul Labs announced it will pay $40 million and make changes to its business practices to settle the first state complaint that alleged it marketed to teens, North Carolina state attorneys announced on Monday. The settlement follows a lawsuit filed in 2019 by North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein that claimed…
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A recently filed lawsuit alleges Syngenta fraudulently concealed and withheld information about the link between Paraquat and Parkinson’s disease. As a consequence, agricultural workers and those living in areas surrounding fields where the weedkiller was sprayed went on to develop devastating neurological injuries. Paraquat is a highly toxic grass and weed killer that is sold…
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As the number Paraquat lawsuits against Syngenta filed by farmers and individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease continues to grow, the global agricultural company has filed a declaratory judgement against more than 100 insurance companies, arguing that they should provide coverage for litigation costs, damages, and potential settlements. The complaint was brought by Syngenta Crop Protection,…
Read moreAccording to the Associated Press, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating multiple complaints about steering failures that could affect more than 1.1 million Honda Accord sedans. The NHTSA says it received 31 complaints about the problem and Honda has 77 more. Drivers reporting the issue experienced “a loss of steering control and the…
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