Product Liability
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…
Read MoreBayer 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…
Read MoreCoppertone 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…
Read MorePressure 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…
Read MoreClass 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…
Read MoreJ & 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…
Read MoreMulti District Litigation Motion Philips CPAP Recall and Cancer Risk Litigation
Lawyer Asks Judicial Panel on MDL to Consolidate Philips CPAP Lawsuits In response to the growing number of lawsuits being filed against Philips after they recalled some of their most popular CPAP devices, one Plaintiff’s lawyer has asked the Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation (Panel) to consolidate the lawsuits and transfer them to a single…
Read MoreCancer Caused by Benzene Poisoning and Exposure
Benzene: Substance in Sunscreen and Other Products Causes Cancer Why are people suddenly talking about benzene? Because recently, the independent research company Valisure found this cancer-causing solvent in many sunscreens, the very products we slather all over bodies to prevent cancer. Valisure has asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to recall the benzene-containing products…
Read MoreWill FDA Recall Contaminated Sunscreen?
Valisure Asks The FDA To Recall Sunscreen Due To The Presence of Carcinogen After conducting tests, the independent research company Valisure, LLC determined that 78 sunscreens and aftercare products contain benzene, a dangerous carcinogen. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies sunscreen as a drug subject to their regulations. The FDA also regulates aftercare products…
Read MorePetition for Paragard MDL
Lawyers Have Filed a Petition to Create Paragard IUD Multi-District Litigation Attorneys in California have filed a petition with the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML). The petition filed on September 24, 2020, requests the panel to “transfer ParaGard intrauterine device (IUD) lawsuits to the United States District Court for the Central District of California…
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