In a recent development, a lawsuit highlighting the persistence of NEC cases emerged this week. The case involves a premature infant born on May 29, 2004, at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas, weighing less than six pounds. Admitted to the NICU and initially fed Enfamil Premature 20, the infant developed symptoms of NEC…
Government’s Attempt to Quash Deposition of Dr. Christopher Portier In a recent development, the government has sought to prevent the deposition of Dr. Christopher Portier, the former Director of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), who played a significant role in overseeing the water modeling and health studies for Camp Lejeune. Their…
Update on Truvada Class Action Lawsuit The Truvada class action lawsuit remains in a state of suspension as the California Supreme Court reviews a pivotal decision from the lower court, as previously discussed in our May update. The California Court of Appeal’s ruling, which allowed for potential liability of Gilead Sciences, Inc. based on the…
Filing a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit As the deadline of August 10, 2024, looms closer, individuals considering filing a Camp Lejeune lawsuit or administrative claim should be mindful of the time constraints involved, especially in wrongful death cases. It’s crucial to recognize that the process of assembling a case can be intricate and time-consuming. For those…
Proposed Legislation Affects Jurisdiction in Camp Lejeune Litigation On May 28, 2024, a new bill introduced in Congress aims to remove the restriction mandating that cases related to Camp Lejeune must be filed exclusively in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. If passed, this legislation would allow cases to…
Case Management Conference Highlights: Bard PowerPort MDL-3081 On May 27, 2024, Judge Campbell presided over the seventh Case Management Conference in the Bard PowerPort MDL-3081, addressing several key points: ESI Production: Agreement reached on search terms for electronic document production from the first 30 custodians, with a completion deadline of July 1, 2024. Ongoing discussions…
Protective Order for Dr. Christopher Portier Plaintiffs’ attorneys have scheduled the deposition of Dr. Christopher Portier, former Director of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), for May 28, 2024, in Domodossola, Italy. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a motion arguing against conducting the deposition in Italy, citing the logistical challenges…
Addressing Plaintiff Fact Sheet Compliance Defendants in ongoing litigation have raised concerns regarding the submission of incomplete Plaintiff Fact Sheets (PFS) by certain Plaintiffs’ firms, alleging an attempt to bypass Case Management Order #9. According to defendants, this tactic results in delays in issuing PFS Warning Letters and grants plaintiffs additional time to meet their…
Tepezza Hearing Loss Litigation Update The Tepezza hearing loss litigation has shown sluggish growth, with only 13 new cases added to the MDL throughout April. This brings the total number of pending cases in the Tepezza hearing loss MDL to 113. Key Points: This update highlights the incremental nature of the litigation process and provides…
J&J Talcum Powder Settlement In a significant development, it was announced this morning that J&J, through its talcum spinoff subsidiary, has reached a $6.5 billion global settlement deal to address the majority of talcum powder ovarian cancer claims. This agreement marks a substantial step towards resolving longstanding legal disputes surrounding the safety of talc-based products….