Ohio Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Pharmacies, Overturns $650M Opioid Judgment
Ohio Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Pharmacies, Overturns $650M Opioid Judgment. The Ohio Supreme Court determined on Tuesday that the state’s product liability legislation prevents counties from pursuing public nuisance claims against national pharmaceutical companies, as they did in the context of national opioid litigation. This ruling has the potential to reverse a $650 […]
Navigating Product Liability in France: Essential Insights for Manufacturers
Navigating Product Liability in France: Essential Insights for Manufacturers In an increasingly interconnected world, understanding product liability laws is crucial for manufacturers operating in multiple jurisdictions. This article features insights from Sylvie Gallage-Alwis, a leading expert in products litigation, who sheds light on the current landscape of product liability in France. It highlights key legal […]
Class Action Lawsuit Claims Food Lion’s Omazing Orange Soda Contains Harmful Additive
Class Action Lawsuit Claims Food Lion’s Omazing Orange Soda Contains Harmful Additive A recent class action lawsuit has raised serious concerns about the safety of Food Lion’s Omazing Orange Soda, alleging that the beverage contains brominated vegetable oil (BVO), a potentially harmful oil additive linked to neurological damage. Filed by plaintiff Shavonne Daniels, the lawsuit […]
Juul’s $300 Million Settlement: Thousands of Consumers Receiving Payments and Sharing Their Stories
Juul’s $300 Million Settlement: Thousands of Consumers Receiving Payments and Sharing Their Stories The much-anticipated Juul settlement, totaling $300 million, is finally rolling out payments to thousands of consumers across the U.S., marking the latest chapter in a series of legal battles for the embattled e-cigarette company. As recipients take to social media to share […]
Injured By Yaz Birth Control? You May Be Eligible To Recover Compensation
Some types of medication are so common consumers rarely give a thought to any potential side effects. Aspirin is an example, along with birth control. Millions of women are on a form of birth control and most experience little to no side effects. Unfortunately, this doesn’t apply to all types of birth control. For example, […]
White & Case launches disputes practice in Tokyo
The international law firm White & Case LLP has enhanced its global disputes practice by adding Shinsuke Yakura as a partner in its Tokyo office. White & Case partner Abby Cohen Smutny, Co-Head of the International Arbitration Practice said “Our global disputes practices have long focused on Japan as an important market for clients with […]
How to Prove a Product Liability Claim
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), each year, consumer products contribute to approximately 23,000 deaths and 31 million injuries in the U.S. Consumer protection laws exist to safeguard the public against unsafe or defective products by ensuring manufacturers adhere to certain safety and quality standards and refrain from deceptive or fraudulent business practices. […]
What Common Practice Areas Do Personal Injury Lawyers Cover?
When the unexpected strikes and you find yourself grappling with the aftermath of an injury, knowing there’s a path to justice and compensation can be a beacon of hope.