A class action lawsuit has been filed against American Express Company and American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. The lawsuit accuses these companies of imposing anti-competitive practices in the credit card market. The plaintiffs’ lawsuit is based on a combination of federal and state antitrust laws, state consumer protection…
Recent findings have revealed elevated levels of harmful heavy metals, including arsenic, lead, and mercury, in numerous prominent baby food brands. These toxic substances are known to induce neurological and other health issues in developing children. The ingestion of these hazardous baby foods is suspected to be associated with the…
Lawsuits are being filed across the U.S. claiming that cow-milk based baby formula has caused many premature infants to develop a serious gastrointestinal infection called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). The basis for these lawsuits is that research has long shown that cow milk is associated with NEC in premature infants, and…
In 2021, the surgical implant manufacturer Exactech announced a recall of all its Optetrak® implant systems used in total knee replacement surgeries since 2004. The recall came after the company discovered that a problem with the product packaging was causing the polyethylene insert component in the Optetrak implants to degrade…
The Bard PowerPort is an implanted port catheter device positioned just beneath the skin to facilitate easy attachment to a catheter for the intravenous administration of fluids or medications. Unfortunately, the Bard PowerPort possesses inherent design and manufacturing flaws, increasing its susceptibility to fracturing and shifting from its intended position.…
Most class action lawyers will tell you 2023 was underwhelming. The 3M earplug settlement was a disappointment. Johnson & Johnson’s unsuccessful attempt to push talc claims into bankruptcy did not catalyze a significant settlement. Frustratingly, the hernia mesh has not advanced to settlement even after the plaintiffs’ wins at trial.…
Thousands of women have filed lawsuits alleging chemicals in their hair relaxer products caused them to develop cancer. On this page we will explain who qualifies to file a hair relaxer lawsuit. We will also look at the primary injuries being alleged by plaintiffs in the hair relaxer cases. What…
Numerous women have brought lawsuits concerning vaginal mesh against multiple medical device firms due to injuries stemming from flawed transvaginal mesh implants. This article aims to outline the issues linked with vaginal mesh implants and their role in precipitating one of the most substantial mass litigation cases in history. Additionally,…
Cheryl Caldwell has filed a class action lawsuit against Nordic Naturals, Inc., alleging deceptive labeling practices regarding their product “Ultimate® Omega 2X.” Caldwell claims the “2X” designation misleads consumers into believing that the product contains twice the omega-3 content of Nordic Naturals’ “Ultimate® Omega” product. Contrary to this implication, “Ultimate…
Between 1957 and 1987, the water supply at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base in North Carolina, was contaminated with harmful chemicals at exceedingly high levels. Studies have demonstrated that exposure to this contaminated water while residing or working at Camp Lejeune led to the development of cancer, birth defects,…