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$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 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 DevelopmentsAmid 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.
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Monsanto 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 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 Developments3M 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.
NewsCamp 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.
NewsCamp 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 + FindingsNew 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 DevelopmentsCamp 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 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 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 DevelopmentsHair 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 Developments3M 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.
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 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 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 DevelopmentsN.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 DevelopmentsParaquat 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 DevelopmentsCamp Lejeune Phishing Scam Targets Victims
MedTruth Editors · May 11, 2023
Scammers have begun to issue phony settlement claims targeting Camp Lejeune victims.
NewsCamp 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 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 DevelopmentsCalifornia 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 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 DevelopmentsCamp 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 DevelopmentsMarine 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.
News“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.
NewsJ&J Argues to Toss Carcinogenic Dry Shampoo Claims
MedTruth Editors · March 2, 2023
J&J and Vogue are motioning not only to dismiss the case, but also to deny class certification to future plaintiffs.
NewsFirst Wave of Camp Lejeune Lawsuits Filed in Federal Court
MedTruth Editors · February 24, 2023
Many veterans and their family members claim that they developed cancer, Parkinson’s Disease, kidney damage and other complications after being exposed to contaminated water.
NewsPlaintiffs Fight to Preserve McDonald's PFAS Lawsuit
MedTruth Editors · February 21, 2023
The lawsuit claims that McDonald’s failed to warn consumers that its food packaging was contaminated with PFAS.
NewsAlameda County Joins PFAS MDL
MedTruth Editors · January 11, 2023
The lawsuit claims that major companies knew that since the 1960s, the PFAS chemicals they were manufacturing were toxic and leached into the drinking water system in Alameda County.
Legal DevelopmentsMilitary Base Toxic Chemical Lawsuits
MedTruth Editors · December 9, 2022
U.S. military members are able to sue the government for toxic chemical exposure at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
Health FeaturesUnilever Hit With Class Action Over Benzene in Dry Shampoos
MedTruth Editors · November 18, 2022
High levels of benzene, a chemical compound known to cause cancer, have been found in some dry shampoo products.
NewsSterigenics Cancer Lawsuits To Be Tried in Groups
MedTruth Editors · November 2, 2022
Over 700 plaintiffs have sued Sterigenics, accusing the company of knowingly emitting EtO as a toxic gas.
Legal DevelopmentsEPA Withdraws Glyphosate Risk Assessment
MedTruth Editors · October 5, 2022
Despite the withdrawal, a new risk assessment could take years to complete, and the agency says it will focus on the next registration review for Roundup instead.
NewsZantac Expert Testimony Hearings To Be Held
MedTruth Editors · September 27, 2022
These special hearings will determine which expert witnesses will be allowed to testify in the Zantac trials.
Legal DevelopmentsFirst Paraquat Parkinson’s Trial Pushed Back to 2023
MedTruth Editors · September 2, 2022
The federal judge overseeing Paraquat litigation has pushed back the first jury trial to mid-2023. Agricultural workers who used the herbicide claim it caused them to develop Parkinson's disease.
Legal DevelopmentsNew Roundup Trial Underway in Monsanto’s Hometown
Guest Contributor · August 18, 2022
Three people who used Roundup and have since been diagnosed with different types of lymphoma are suing Monsanto. The trial takes place in St. Louis, the headquarters of Monsanto.
Legal DevelopmentsFirefighters File PFAS Class Action
MedTruth Editors · August 5, 2022
PFAS chemicals, which are resistant to breaking down naturally in the environment, may accumulate in human tissue and have been associated with various health complications.
NewsRoundup Judge Approves $45 Million Settlement
MedTruth Editors · July 27, 2022
Monsanto was accused of failing to warn consumers about the potential health risks associated with glyphosate, the main active ingredient in Roundup weedkiller.
Legal DevelopmentsDicamba Damages Upheld By Appeals Court
MedTruth Editors · July 22, 2022
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's verdict for damages caused by Dicamba.
Legal DevelopmentsJUUL Injunction Temporarily Granted by Court
MedTruth Editors · July 15, 2022
A US District Court has temporarily blocked the FDA order pulling Juul Labs products from shelves.
Legal DevelopmentsEPA Ordered To Reconsider Glyphosate Safety
MedTruth Editors · June 29, 2022
The EPA must reexamine its 2020 findings that glyphosate, the main active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller products, is “not likely” to cause cancer.
Laws + CongressJudge Blocks Media Coverage of Roundup Cancer Trial
MedTruth Editors · June 27, 2022
The judge decided the media coverage might put pressure on the jury, resulting in jurors potentially dropping out.
Legal DevelopmentsPCBs “No More Toxic Than Table Salt,” Ex-Monsanto Official Testifies
MedTruth Editors · June 10, 2022
The attorney said both students, who attended the school beginning in 2011, should receive at least $12 million in damages because of their exposure to PCBs in light fixtures.
Legal DevelopmentsStudy Finds Limited PFAS Levels in Face Masks
MedTruth Editors · May 9, 2022
Researchers found eight of the nine masks tested did not exceed safe PFAS exposure levels.
Research + FindingsBay Area Cities Sue Monsanto Over PCB Cleanup Costs
MedTruth Editors · May 4, 2022
Monsanto allegedly knew about the environmental and health hazards of PCBs but hid this information for its own profit.
NewsEPA Proposes Final Asbestos Ban
MedTruth Editors · April 29, 2022
The proposal would ban the importation of the last type of asbestos currently able to be brought into the US.
NewsAcrylamide Lawsuits Halted Over Inconclusive Cancer Claims
MedTruth Editors · March 31, 2022
The federal court ruled that there is not enough evidence proving that acrylamide, a substance that’s formed during the heating process of certain foods, causes cancer.
NewsLos Angeles Sues Monsanto Over PCBs in City Waterways
MedTruth Editors · March 25, 2022
Los Angeles is accusing Monsanto of failing to issue a warning to the city about the hazards PCBs.
NewsP&G Old Spice & Secret Products Recalled Over Benzene
MedTruth Editors · December 13, 2021
Old Spice men’s cologne and Secret deodorant aerosol cans were found to have detectable levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen that may cause cancer.
NewsEPA Launches Pesticide Investigation Councils
MedTruth Editors · November 1, 2021
The OCSPP Science Policy Council will monitor issues that arise within the pollution, toxics and pesticide sectors.
NewsHow Many Types of PFAS Exist?
MedTruth Editors · October 12, 2021
While PFOA and PFOS have been well documented as harmful, many companies are switching to a new PFAS chemical: GenX.
Health FeaturesPFAS Lawsuits Centered in Georgia Have National Implications
MedTruth Editors · October 6, 2021
Last week, a federal judge in Georgia issued a ruling on one of the cases that could affect PFAS litigation throughout the nation.
Legal DevelopmentsParaquat Claims Could Cost Syngenta & Chevron Billions
MedTruth Editors · September 22, 2021
Legal experts involved in paraquat litigation estimate that there may eventually be tens of thousands of cases.
Legal DevelopmentsMaine To Ban Products With PFAS Chemicals
MedTruth Editors · September 13, 2021
Maine’s law will forbid the sale of products with PFAS chemicals.
NewsNewly-Released Internal EPA Report Links Glyphosate to Cancer
MedTruth Editors · September 8, 2021
An internal EPA document from 2016 suggested that several studies reported elevated risks of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma associated with glyphosate exposure.
NewsBayer Petitions Supreme Court To Review 2nd Roundup Trial
MedTruth Editors · August 30, 2021
Bayer filed a petition to reverse a verdict that awarded a Roundup user $80 million in damages.
Legal DevelopmentsEPA Renews Paraquat Approval
MedTruth Editors · August 5, 2021
In the press statement confirming their decision to renew paraquat’s approval, the EPA included a number of new limitations on the way paraquat could be applied.
NewsNearly 70 Paraquat Lawsuits Filed, Allege Toxic Herbicide Causes Parkinson's Disease
James Parker · May 10, 2021
In early April, two plaintiffs filed a request for multidistrict litigation against paraquat manufacturers, including Syngenta.
Legal DevelopmentsCongress Responds to Baby Food Worries, New Bill Limits Toxic Heavy Metals
Carah Wertheimer · April 16, 2021
Lawmakers have introduced legislation limiting toxic heavy metals in baby foods.
Laws + CongressBaby Food Companies Sued for Toxic Heavy Metal Contamination
James Parker · March 23, 2021
A group of parents has requested that the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidate their cases in federal district court.
Legal DevelopmentsUp to $4 Billion Earmarked for PFAS Lawsuits
Kristen Fischer · February 3, 2021
Three companies have made a $4 billion deal to settle potential lawsuits related to toxic PFAS.
Legal DevelopmentsCalifornia First State to Ban Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics
Carah Wertheimer · October 7, 2020
California has become the first state in the nation to ban 24 toxic chemicals from cosmetics.
NewsGolf Pro Sues Monsanto, Claims Roundup Caused Cancer
James Parker · September 16, 2020
A Washington state golf pro who says Roundup caused his cancer has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto.
Legal DevelopmentsHigh BPA Linked to 49% Increased Risk of Death
MedTruth Editors · August 28, 2020
New research suggests BPA may be linked to a higher death rate from conditions including cardiovascular disease.
Research + FindingsBan on Controversial Herbicide Dicamba Stands, Court Decides
Lynne Higby · August 20, 2020
A federal appellate court affirmed a nationwide ban on the controversial weed killer dicamba.
Legal DevelopmentsCourt Panel Affirms Decision That Roundup Causes Cancer, but Slashes Record Jury Verdict
T.J. La · August 7, 2020
A jury verdict that found that Monsanto’s Roundup caused a groundskeeper’s cancer still stands under a California appellate decision issued last month, but the panel slashed the award.
Legal DevelopmentsStudy Finds Link Between Certain ‘Forever Chemicals’ and Early Menopause
Lauren Styx · July 29, 2020
A new study from the University of Michigan suggests exposure to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances might contribute to women reaching menopause two years earlier than average.
Research + Findings“STINK!” Exposes the Odious Chemical Practices of Corporations in America
James Parker · July 10, 2020
The documentary STINK! follows the personal story of how Jon J Whelan became involved in activism against toxic chemicals.
Health FeaturesGBCA Chemical Toxicity Suit Weathers Dismissal Claims
James Parker · July 2, 2020
The plaintiff claims that the GBCAs used in her MRIs in 2015 caused a condition known as gadolinium deposition disease (GDD) and a host of debilitating side effects.
Legal DevelopmentsEPA Defends Continued Use of Dicamba Despite Court Order
Lynne Higby · June 25, 2020
The EPA is permitting farmers to use dicamba the rest of the growing season despite a federal appeals court banning the popular weedkiller.
Laws + Congress‘Dark Waters:’ A True Story of Toxic Drinking Water and DuPont's Deception
Tess Francke · May 8, 2020
The corrupt story of water pollution in America unfolds in the 2019 film 'Dark Waters' from the perspective of a Cincinnati attorney played by Mark Ruffalo, who comes to the gut-wrenching realization that mega-corporations dump hazardous waste into water sources.
Health FeaturesBayer Renegs on Roundup Cancer Claim Settlements, Blames Coronavirus
Carah Wertheimer · April 8, 2020
Bayer is backing out of draft settlements with U.S. law firms representing more than 45,000 plaintiffs who allege that their non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma was caused by exposure to Monsanto’s Roundup.
Legal DevelopmentsChemical Hair Dyes and Straighteners May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Benjamin Duong · March 2, 2020
Use of hair dyes and chemical hair straighteners may be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, with black women being at an increased risk compared to white women.
Research + FindingsMT Weekly: J&J Asbestos Settlement, EPA to Regulate PFAS
Carah Wertheimer · February 25, 2020
This week, MedTruth provides updates on the latest baby powder settlement, the EPA's new regulations on PFAS, plus a study on the impacts of chemical exposure during pregnancy.
NewsFriday Film: Netflix's 'Broken' Mini-Series Exposes Product Dangers and Deceit
S. Nicole Lane · February 21, 2020
The Netflix mini-docuseries “Broken” details the harmful and fraudulent ways in which manufacturers create cheap products at the public’s expense, including counterfeit makeup and low-quality furniture.
Health FeaturesAre Breast Cells Damaged By Sunscreen, Cosmetic and Personal Care Chemicals?
Carah Wertheimer · February 19, 2020
Chemicals in common personal care products may damage DNA in breast cells at acute exposures, according to a study.
Research + FindingsEarly Puberty in Girls Linked to Personal Care Products
Carah Wertheimer · February 11, 2020
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals commonly found in personal care products have been linked to early puberty in girls in a recent study.
Research + Findings6 Chemicals in Sunscreen Absorbed by Your Body
S. Nicole Lane · February 10, 2020
Sunscreen is an essential protectant against skin cancer, but it may contain harmful chemicals that do not meet safety regulations.
Research + FindingsStudy Finds Much Higher BPA Exposures, FDA Dismisses Safety Concerns
Carah Wertheimer · January 29, 2020
A study published in December 2019 raises serious questions about the accuracy of the FDA’s methods for testing BPA levels in humans.
Research + FindingsStudy Links E-Cigs to Multiple Chronic Lung Diseases
Benjamin Duong · January 23, 2020
A study published in Dec. 2019 found that the use of e-cigarettes increased risk for chronic lung diseases including asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Research + FindingsIs Your Drinking Water Contaminated With Toxic PFAS?
Tess Francke · January 14, 2020
PFAS, a group of synthetic chemicals, have reached toxic levels of contamination in drinking water sources in the U.S. Consumer products such as pans and rugs may contain PFAS as well.
Research + FindingsMonsanto Loses $10 Million in Maui Pesticide Case
Emma Schkloven · December 17, 2019
Monsanto pleaded guilty to spraying illegal pesticides in Maui, Hawaii, and has agreed to pay $10 million in charges.
Legal DevelopmentsWhen Home is Deadly: Welcome to "Cancer Alley"
Nicole Knight · December 4, 2019
A ProPublica investigation covers an area along the Mississippi River, dubbed Louisiana's cancer alley, which leaves residents exposed to toxic, carcinogenic chemicals caused by unregulated air pollution.
Health FeaturesIn 3 Months, 20,000 More Plaintiffs Claim Roundup Caused Cancer
Emma Schkloven · November 26, 2019
The number of plaintiffs claiming Roundup caused their cancer has more than doubled to 42,700 in the last three months.
Legal DevelopmentsChildhood Obesity: Is BPA Free Any Better?
Carah Wertheimer · November 26, 2019
A 2019 study measures if BPA free replacement chemicals, such as BPS and BPF, can still play a role in childhood obesity.
Research + FindingsMaui Families File Suit Against Monsanto for Chemical Exposure
Emma Schkloven · November 19, 2019
Two families in Maui, Hawaii, have filed a lawsuit against Monsanto, claiming the company’s use of pesticides and chemicals led to birth defects in their newborns.
Legal DevelopmentsFDA Wants Recall of Zantac and Axid Amid Cancer Concern
Carah Wertheimer · November 5, 2019
Zantac, a commonly used heartburn medication, can contain the carcinogenic toxin NDMA, prompting the FDA to issue a voluntary recall.
FDA RegulationFriday Film: 'Farmer's Footprint' Fights For Chemical-Free Agriculture
Emma Schkloven · October 25, 2019
Farmer’s Footprint, a docu-series following farmers in America, explores how different farming practices affect health and the environment. The series explains the regenerative agriculture movement, a practice opposed to the use of chemicals such as glyphosate.
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