Firefighter Lawsuit Claims 3M, DuPont Hid Dangers of Toxic “Forever Chemicals” in Gear Firefighters in Connecticut have launched a class action lawsuit against chemical giants 3M and DuPont, along with nearly two dozen other companies, alleging that their protective gear is contaminated with harmful “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. The lawsuit, filed in New Haven...Read More
Parents Sue Baby Formula Makers After Infants Suffer Devastating Intestinal Disease Legal actions are being taken by parents of premature infants diagnosed with necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) against Abbott Laboratories (Similac) and Mead Johnson (Enfamil). According to the claims, these corporations neglected to sufficiently alert parents, physicians, and other carers about the higher risk of NEC...Read More
California Man Files Class Action Over Alleged Paint Defects on Popular Truck Despite its reputation for toughness, the Toyota Tacoma might have a hidden weakness: its paint. A new class-action lawsuit accuses Toyota of using a defective clear coat that prematurely peels, oxidizes, and fades on Tacoma trucks. More Than Just One Owner Affected The...Read More
Payroll giant Paychex has found itself at the center of a growing legal battle after a significant data breach compromised the personal information of countless employees. A class action lawsuit, filed in July 2024, accuses the company of negligence in safeguarding sensitive employee data. The lawsuit alleges that a critical security lapse on April 30,...Read More
Class Action Alleges Tesla Violated WARN Act in April Layoffs Thousands of Tesla employees laid off in April are entitled to compensation, according to a new class action lawsuit. Plaintiff Sharon Lane Chin, a former Tesla employee, filed the class action against Tesla Inc. on June 27 in a California federal court, claiming violations of...Read More
Court Ruling Hampers RoundUp Cancer Claims Against Monsanto In a significant setback for plaintiffs suing Monsanto and Bayer over claims that RoundUp weedkiller causes cancer, a California federal judge has dismissed a key study frequently cited in more than 170,000 cases as “junk science.” U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria rejected the testimony and research...Read More
Feeling the squeeze? A group of coffee lovers with lactose intolerance are suing The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, accusing the popular chain of discrimination against customers who require dairy alternatives. Lawsuit Claims Surcharge Violates Disability Act Filed in a California federal court, the lawsuit alleges The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf unfairly charges extra...Read More
A Delaware judge has rejected a critical appeal from drug manufacturers, allowing over 70,000 lawsuits against Zantac to proceed. These lawsuits allege the heartburn medication Zantac caused cancer in millions of users. Zantac Users Sue Over Cancer Risk The lawsuits center around Zantac’s active ingredient, ranitidine, and its potential link to various cancers. Plaintiffs claim...Read More
A recent study published in a respected medical journal has raised concerns about the safety of popular weight-loss medications Wegovy and Ozempic. The study suggests these drugs might increase the risk of a serious eye condition known as nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), which can lead to blindness. Drugs in Question: Wegovy, Ozempic, and...Read More
