Mass Tort Case Involving Ozempic Kicks Off in Pennsylvania
On February 2, 2024, plaintiffs in nine lawsuits involving Ozempic and other glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) petitioned to consolidate the cases. At that time, the litigation involved 18 cases in eleven different courts. The number of lawsuits has continued to increase (Currently, 37 are pending consolidation.). An order was issued consolidating the cases… read more
Read MoreHow Do Mass Tort Cases Start?
Mass tort cases begin when someone makes a claim against a defendant who has harmed many people. A party in one of the cases might take steps to have the case reclassified as multidistrict litigation (MDL). This means that, for pretrial proceedings, many people can become plaintiffs against the same defendant for essentially the same… read more
Read MoreWhat is the Relationship Between Strict Liability and Product Liability?
What is the Relationship Between Strict Liability and Product Liability? Strict liability is when a defendant is liable for their actions despite their intent. Normally, you must have done something wrong or failed to perform an obligation in order to face liability. If strict liability applies, however, you can bear liability even without fault. Most… read more
Read MoreDo Product Recalls Always Mean That Consumers Have the Right to File a Lawsuit?
No, not always. Product designers and manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure the odds of a consumer being harmed by using their products are minimal if a consumer is using a product correctly. However, sometimes products cause harm that a consumer should not have expected. This may happen because a designer or manufacturer overlooked a… read more
Read MoreParaquat Could Be the Next Big Mass Tort
Recent developments with the EPA regarding Paraquat have increased the attention to this dangerous and deadly herbicide. As a result, more individuals are coming forward alleging they sustained injuries or were diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease after exposure to Paraquat. As more research links Paraquat to Parkinson’s and more people file lawsuits against the manufacturer of… read more
Read MoreElmiron Lawsuits Surge as MDL Begins
Elmiron – a medication used to treat interstitial cystitis, a type of bladder disorder – is currently under fire along with its manufacturer, Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Multidistrict litigation or MDL has finally begun, which includes 196 cases alleging serious product liability claims regarding Elmiron. Most of the cases (171 in total) were filed in New Jersey… read more
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