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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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Zantac Class Action Dismissed in Canada
MedTruth Editors · May 26, 2023
The court ruled that the plaintiff lacked the evidence necessary to convince the court that ranitidine, the active ingredient in Zantac, showed any causation to cancer.
Legal DevelopmentsTalc Plaintiffs Motion to Pursue J&J Directly
MedTruth Editors · May 25, 2023
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.
Legal DevelopmentsJohnson & Johnson Requests Appeal of Tylenol Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · May 24, 2023
J&J is seeking a federal appeals court decision on whether the failure to provide adequate warnings should be preempted by federal law.
Legal DevelopmentsAltria Settles With SF Schools
MedTruth Editors · May 23, 2023
The e-cigarette company Altria will settle with San Francisco public schools over the youth vaping crisis.
NewsParaquat Expert Testimony Hearings Announced
MedTruth Editors · May 19, 2023
Farmers and agricultural workers are suing manufacturers of the herbicide Paraquat, accusing the corporations of failing to warn about the risk that Paraquat exposure may lead to Parkinson’s disease.
Legal DevelopmentsJ&J Ordered To Initiate Talc Settlement Negotiations
MedTruth Editors · May 18, 2023
The bankruptcy proceedings surrounding J&J's talcum powder products will go into settlement negotiations to resolve the claims that these products cause cancer and other health issues.
Legal DevelopmentsJudge Orders 3M Earplug Settlement Talks To Resume
MedTruth Editors · May 17, 2023
The judge for the 3M military earplug lawsuits has ordered both parties to resume settlement talks in good faith.
Legal DevelopmentsWest Virginia Settles Opioid Lawsuit With Final Defendant
MedTruth Editors · May 16, 2023
Kroger was one of several defendants accused by the state of West Virginia of contributing to an oversupply of prescription opioids.
Legal DevelopmentsMonsanto Evidence Presented in Roundup Trial “Inaccurate”
MedTruth Editors · May 12, 2023
An epidemiologist said that a chart displayed by Monsanto attempting to prove Roundup doesn’t cause cancer is inaccurate.
Research + FindingsCamp Lejeune Phishing Scam Targets Victims
MedTruth Editors · May 11, 2023
Scammers have begun to issue phony settlement claims targeting Camp Lejeune victims.
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Military Vet Urges Court Not To Overturn $50 Million 3M Earplug Verdict
MedTruth Editors · May 10, 2023
This 3M military earplug lawsuit is the largest class action multidistrict litigation in U.S. history, with U.S. veterans claiming ill-fitting earplugs caused their hearing loss.
Legal DevelopmentsJ&J Hip Implant Allegedly Caused Heavy Metal Poisoning
MedTruth Editors · May 9, 2023
A woman claims her Pinnacle metal hip implant gave her heavy metal poisoning and forced her to undergo surgery.
NewsCA Bellwether Implicates Altria in Public Nuisance Case
MedTruth Editors · May 4, 2023
The San Francisco school district is pursuing action against major stakeholders of Juul Labs in an effort to recoup damages due to Juul’s use of marketing targeted toward minors.
NewsEarplug Plaintiffs Ask Judge To Reject 3M Bankruptcy Plan
MedTruth Editors · May 3, 2023
3M’s subunit, Aearo Technologies, the original manufacturer of CAEv2, filed for bankruptcy in July 2022 to shield itself from Combat Arms Earplug version 2 (CAEv2) lawsuits.
Legal DevelopmentsPlaintiffs Challenge J&J Second Bankruptcy Gambit
MedTruth Editors · May 2, 2023
Johnson & Johnson has made a second attempt to put their subsidiary – LTL Management – into Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Legal DevelopmentsCamp Lejeune Plaintiff’s Attorneys Request Case Coordination
MedTruth Editors · April 28, 2023
If granted, the motion would technically alter the litigation status of Camp Lejeune lawsuits outside of class action status.
Legal DevelopmentsJUUL Settles State Marketing Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · April 27, 2023
The lawsuits claimed JUUL intentionally created an addictive product that they then marketed to minors through targeted sales and unethical business practices.
Legal DevelopmentsExperts Suggest Tylenol Autism Lawsuits Based on Flimsy Evidence
MedTruth Editors · April 26, 2023
Experts are questioning the legitimacy of observational studies that link Tylenol during pregnancy and autism.
Research + FindingsElmiron Lawsuit Update
MedTruth Editors · April 25, 2023
In 2018, a study was published that indicated taking Elmiron for years could result in an ocular condition known as pigmentary maculopathy.
Health FeaturesMerck Ordered To Release Gardasil Adverse Events Database
MedTruth Editors · April 21, 2023
Attorneys representing people who have sued Merck over the Gardasil vaccine would have access to the company’s adverse events database.
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DOJ Charges Doctor With Illegal Opioid Distribution
MedTruth Editors · April 20, 2023
The U.S. DOJ has charged Dr. Okafor with 16 counts of illegal distribution of opioids. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 160 years in prison, 20 years for each count.
NewsJ&J Proposes $9 Billion To Settle Talc Cancer Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · April 19, 2023
J&J aims to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits that allege its talcum powder was contaminated with asbestos.
Legal DevelopmentsPA Judge Approves Paraquat Short Form Complaints
MedTruth Editors · April 18, 2023
The Short Form Complaint will allow future plaintiffs to join the lawsuit as long as they have similar claims and similar circumstances.
Legal DevelopmentsOhio AG Sues Pharmacy Benefit Managers Over Drug Prices
MedTruth Editors · April 14, 2023
The companies are accused of using an overseas company that illegally drove up drug prices for life-saving drugs such as insulin and passed the costs onto consumers.
NewsCalifornia Judge Approves Expert Witness in Zantac Trial
MedTruth Editors · April 12, 2023
The ruling will allow a lawsuit by a California resident, who claims he developed bladder cancer because of Zantac, to move forward in a state court.
Legal DevelopmentsJUUL Settles With Chicago for $23 Million
MedTruth Editors · April 11, 2023
The core of the lawsuit is the claim that Juul Labs violated city ordinances by marketing and selling nicotine vaping products to youth in the city of Chicago.
NewsJ&J Appeals Talc Bankruptcy Plan to Supreme Court
MedTruth Editors · April 7, 2023
Johnson & Johnson will petition the Supreme Court to review its strategy of offloading tens of thousands of talcum powder cancer cases.
Legal DevelopmentsDelaware Court Forces Insurer to Cover Paraquat Litigation Claims
MedTruth Editors · April 6, 2023
The insurance company Zurich alleged that Syngenta had wrongfully concealed research fees and personal injury claims.
Legal Developments3M Attempts To Stop CEO From Testifying in Bankruptcy Case
MedTruth Editors · April 5, 2023
The company claimed that its CEO lacked adequate knowledge of the company’s bankruptcy plan and should not testify in the bankruptcy court proceedings.
Legal DevelopmentsWoman Files EzriCare Eye Drops Lawsuit
MedTruth Editors · April 4, 2023
Allegations claim the company's artificial tear products were contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria, leading to eye and vision damage.
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Camp Lejeune Fee Caps Potentially Hinder Plaintiffs
MedTruth Editors · March 31, 2023
Potential caps on the compensation for attorneys could result in fewer plaintiffs being able to file cases as the litigation moves forward.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Investigates Contaminated Abbott Laboratories Baby Formula
MedTruth Editors · March 30, 2023
The FDA and U.S. Attorney’s Office are investigating Abbott Laboratories for baby formula contamination.
FDA Regulation3M Appeals $8 Million Earplug Verdict
MedTruth Editors · March 29, 2023
3M is seeking a reversal or a retrial of the ruling that awarded a U.S. soldier $8 million for hearing damage.
Legal DevelopmentsData Suggests Roundup Exposure Tied to Juvenile Liver Damage
MedTruth Editors · March 28, 2023
The study suggests an association between exposure to the herbicide Roundup and severe liver damage.
Research + FindingsDental Device AGGA Sued For Allegedly Damaging Teeth
MedTruth Editors · March 24, 2023
The dental device is intended to expand the jaw without the need for surgery, but experts say patients’ teeth showed signs of being displaced rather than expanded.
NewsDOJ Sues Rite Aid Over Opioid Prescriptions
MedTruth Editors · March 23, 2023
The complaint alleges that Rite Aid repeatedly ignored red flags while fulfilling prescription orders for opioids.
NewsMarine With Terminal Cancer Files Camp Lejeune Lawsuit
MedTruth Editors · March 22, 2023
A Marine with terminal cancer intends to file a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit against the U.S. government under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.
News3M Earplug Judge Orders Parties to Increase Transparency in Analysis
MedTruth Editors · March 21, 2023
Both the plaintiffs and defendants in 3M earplug litigation are flawed in their determination of what is considered "hearing damage."
Legal Developments“Paraquat Papers” Reveal Syngenta Was Aware of Health Risks for Decades
MedTruth Editors · March 17, 2023
The “Paraquat Papers” summarize Syngenta’s internal records, revealing that the company was aware of the link between its herbicide and health problems for decades.
NewsOpioid Executive Sentenced for Criminal Conspiracy
MedTruth Editors · March 16, 2023
Laurence F. Doud directed large amounts of opioids into pharmacies throughout the Northeastern U.S. despite knowing that the pharmacies were using the narcotics to fuel opioid addictions.
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