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Federal Judicial Panel Centralizes Recalled CPAP Litigation
Federal Judicial Panel Centralizes Philips CPAP Recall Lawsuits The U.S. JPML (Judicial Panel On Multidistrict Litigation) has decided to consolidate the multiple Philips CPAP lawsuits and BiPAP lawsuits that have been filed in federal courts across the nation. After hearing oral arguments, the JPML has determined that the lawsuits will be centralized in one court…
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Bayer Recalls Lotrimin and Tinactin Because of Benzene Contamination
Bayer Recalls Lotrimin Spray and Tinactin Spray Because of Benzene Contamination In an October 1, 2021 announcement, Bayer issued a voluntary recall of some of its products because of the presence of benzene. Bayer’s recall, one it calls strictly a precautionary measure, comes on the heels of other companies also pulling products because of the…
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NY Legislators Seek Establishment of Nursing Home Compensation Fund
New York Legislators Seek to Establish $4 Billion Nursing Home Victims Compensation Fund Queens Assemblyman Ron Kim is the sponsor of a bill that will establish a large nursing home victims compensation fund. The legislation, if passed, will open the door to financial relief for families of the approximately 15,000 individuals who died in NY…
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Coppertone Recalls Sunscreen Because of Benzene Contamination
Coppertone Recalls Sunscreen Contaminated With Benzene On September 30, 2021, Coppertone issued a voluntary recall of some of its aerosol sunscreen products because they tested positive for benzene. Benzene is a known human carcinogen and is the reason for a recent string of sunscreen and other consumer product recalls. In its announcement, Coppertone, which Beiersdorf…
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Pressure Cooker Explosions Lawsuits
Pressure Cooker Explosions Lead to Lawsuits A May 2021 National Law Review (NLR) article calls into question the safety of some of America’s favorite pressure cookers. Pressure cookers combine high heat and high pressure to save time cooking meals. Pressure cookers, insta-posts, and similar kitchen devices have become quite trendy in recent years. Unfortunately, as…
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CPAP Recall Lawsuits
Philips CPAP and BIPAP Recall Leads to Lawsuits Philips recalled millions of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and BiPAP (Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure) machines because of the potential adverse health effects of their noise-abatement foam. The recall has left many people without replacements or refunds, and some are seeking justice and compensation through lawsuits. Why…
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US JPML to Hear Motions Related to Johnson & Johnson and Philips Recalls
The US Judicial Panel On Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to Hear Motions On Consolidation The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML; “the Panel”) will soon be considering motions to consolidate in several important cases. The Panel released a Hearing Session Order stating that it will convene on September 30, 2021, in St. Louis to…
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Lawyer Requests Multi-County Litigation in Strattice Hernia Mesh Lawsuits
Multi-County Litigation Requested For Strattice Hernia Mesh Lawsuits On September 9, 2021, Robert Sandoval filed a lawsuit against LifeCell Corporation, Allergan, Inc., and Allergan USA, Inc., alleging he suffered injuries as a result of Strattice Hernia Mesh. The lawsuit alleges that the Strattice Hernia Mesh product his doctor used during his surgery was defectively designed…
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Class Action Lawsuits Over Recalled Neutrogena Sunscreen Against Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen Recall Results in Class Action Lawsuits In the wake of July’s sunscreen recall, Johnson & Johnson now finds itself being sued by multiple defendants in nationwide class-action lawsuits. The lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. stem from the presence of the carcinogen benzene in some of Johnson & Johnson’s most…
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J & J Recalls Contaminated Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreen
Johnson & Johnson Recalls Sunscreen After Finding Traces of Carcinogens Johnson & Johnson (J & J) announced on July 14 that it is recalling some of its most popular sunscreens, advising consumers to stop using these products immediately. The company found traces of benzene in some of its aerosol sunscreens. Long-term exposure to benzene can…
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