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Truvada is a prescription drug used for the treatment and prevention of HIV. Truvada and similar HIV drugs have been around since the early 2000s, but recent scientific research has shown that long-term use of Truvada can cause serious kidney problems and loss of bone density. Individuals who used Truvada for HIV treatment and subsequently suffered kidney damage, bone weakness, or other injuries are now filing Truvada lawsuits and seeking financial compensation. Our Truvada lawyers are actively seeking new cases from qualified plaintiffs across the U.S.

About Truvada

Truvada is manufactured by the California biopharma company Gilead Sciences Inc. Truvada was first released in the U.S. in 2002 at which time it was one of the very first of a new generation of drugs used to treat and prevent the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

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On this page, we will explain who might be eligible to file a toxic baby autism lawsuit. We will explain what qualifying criteria our firm is using to screen baby food autism cases and we will also discuss what the potential settlement value of these cases might be.

About the Baby Food Lawsuits

The lawsuits alleging that toxic heavy metals in popular baby food products caused children to develop autism, originated out of an investigation report from a Congressional Subcommittee entitled Baby Foods are Tainted with Dangerous Levels of Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, and Mercury (the “Congressional Report”). The Congressional Report publicly revealed that many of the most popular brands of baby food products were tested and found to contain very high levels of various heavy metals known to be toxic to humans.

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On this page, our product liability lawyers explain who is potentially eligible to file a Paraquat lawsuit based on the current criteria that our firm is using to screen potential Paraquat cases. We will also discuss the potential settlement value of Paraquat lawsuits and what information Paraquat plaintiffs must provide in the class action MDL.

About the Paraquat Lawsuits

Paraquat is very strong industrial herbicide that is used in commercial farming across the U.S. Paraquat is actually illegal in most countries, but in the U.S. licensed farmers can buy it. Paraquat is manufactured by Syngenta, a global agro chemical company headquartered in Switzerland. In the U.S., Paraquat is usually sold under the brand name Gramoxone.

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On this page, we will look at who qualifies to file a Suboxone tooth decay lawsuit. We will summarize the basic eligibility criteria that our firm is applying to screen potential Suboxone lawsuits, and we will describe the relevant injuries associated with the Suboxone lawsuits.

About the Suboxone Lawsuits

Suboxone is a prescription drug that is commonly used for the treatment of opioid addiction recovery. There is overwhelming evidence showing that Suboxone causes chronic dry mouth which can lead to acute tooth decay and tooth loss. The manufacturers of Suboxone were aware of this side effect for more than a decade but failed to include any warning about tooth decay on the drug product label.

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For several years, courts across the nation have been inundated with thousands of pending hernia mesh lawsuits. These product liability claims assert that hernia mesh implants from various manufacturers were defective, causing diverse complications post-surgery.

The lawsuits encompass multiple hernia mesh products produced by four medical device companies: Ethicon (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson that has recently settled most of its lawsuits), C.R. Bard (now part of Beckton Dickinson), Covidien, and Atrium Medical Corp. Lawsuits against each defendant have been consolidated into distinct class action MDLs.


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If you’ve undergone Tepezza treatment for an eye condition and experienced subsequent hearing issues like hearing loss or ringing in the ears (tinnitus), you might have grounds for a lawsuit and get financial compensation. Tepezza, a recently approved drug for thyroid eye disease treatment, has been shown to cause permanent hearing loss in some patients.

Those who received Tepezza and suffered hearing damage are now pursuing product liability lawsuits. Our legal team is actively pursuing cases related to Tepezza-induced hearing impairment across all 50 states. Reach out to us today at 800-322-3010 to determine if your situation qualifies.

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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 the manufacturers of formulas such as Similac and Enfamil should have warned doctors and parents of the risks. Our firm is currently seeking NEC formula lawsuits.  Plaintiffs who bring successful baby formula NEC lawsuit could receive significant financial compensation. 

Formula Can Cause Increased Risk of NEC in Premature Infants 

Infant formula products such as Similac or Enfamil are made from cow milk and given to newborn babies as a substitute for human breast milk.  A growing body of scientific evidence has proven cow milk formulas significantly increase the risk of a life-threatening bowel infection called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) when given to premature infants. 

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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 are the Hair Relaxer Lawsuits About?

Recent scientific findings have unveiled a potential correlation between prolonged hair relaxer usage and elevated occurrences of uterine cancer. Uterine cancer, ranking as the fourth most prevalent cancer among women, sees around 65,000 new cases reported annually in the United States, representing about 3.5% of all cancer cases. Notably, the incidence of uterine cancer in Black women is twice as high as in White women in the country.

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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, it will provide updates on the ongoing vaginal mesh class action lawsuit and offer insights into potential eligibility for individuals considering initiating their own legal action concerning vaginal mesh complications.

About Vaginal Mesh Implants

Vaginal mesh, also known as transvaginal mesh, represents a specific type of surgical mesh implant utilized to reinforce and bolster weakened or injured tissue during surgical procedures. These mesh products are tailored for female pelvic reconstructive surgeries, commonly performed to address pelvic organ prolapse and/or stress urinary incontinence. These conditions arise due to the weakening of pelvic muscles, allowing organs such as the uterus, bladder, or rectum to descend into the vaginal area. Surgical intervention aims to repair and fortify these weakened pelvic muscles.

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In October 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a significant recall of WanaBana fruit pouches due to elevated lead levels found in specific samples of WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée pouches. All WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée pouches, regardless of their expiration date, are included in this recall.

Following this discovery, the FDA urgently advised parents and caregivers to immediately stop providing these pouches to children and to safely dispose of any remaining products. Additionally, the FDA strongly recommended that toddlers and young children who might have consumed the recalled pouches undergo a blood test to check for potential lead exposure and consult with a healthcare provider.

Lead poisoning poses severe health risks, including developmental delays, learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and even fatal outcomes. Lead, a toxic metal, can harm the nervous system, particularly in children.