Request for Evidence Protocol Attorneys representing plaintiffs in Camp Lejeune lawsuits have petitioned the court to establish a protocol for storing individual plaintiffs’ evidence. The need for such a depository arises from the extensive timeline of events involved in this litigation, spanning over seventy years, with relevant evidence ranging from tangible items to records and…
Verdict Announcement A Florida state court jury today ruled in favor of Johnson & Johnson, determining that the company’s baby powder talc product was not responsible for the ovarian cancer that led to the death of a Sarasota County woman. The lawsuit alleged that the woman had used the powder daily from 1965 until her…
Georgia Woman Files Suboxone Lawsuit Over Dental Damage In a recent development, a Georgia woman initiated a lawsuit against Suboxone after experiencing extensive dental issues, such as tooth decay and the need for multiple extractions, due to using prescription Suboxone film. The medication was prescribed in 2016 to manage opioid use disorder resulting from an…
Talc Powder Trial Verdict Expected in Florida In the TALC Powder trial in Florida, the jury is currently deliberating. The plaintiff’s lawyer argued that the talc powder, used approximately 41,000 times by the plaintiff’s wife, led to her death from ovarian cancer. Expert testimony cited in the trial indicated that 38 out of 40 subsequent…
Court Approves Consent Decree in Philips FDA Case In a significant development, the court has officially approved a consent decree between Philips and the FDA, stemming from identified issues with certain Philips Respironics sleep and respiratory care devices. As part of the decree, Philips Respironics must cease production of most sleep and respiratory devices at…
Government Motion Seeks Reconsideration in Camp Lejeune Water Litigation In a recent development, the government has taken action by filing a motion to request the reconsideration of an order that previously rejected the removal of the opt-out provision from upcoming discovery tracks in the Camp Lejeune water litigation. The motion argues that the inclusion of…
Update on Court Hearings and Submission Deadlines The status hearing originally planned for April 22, 2024, before the magistrate judge has been canceled. Instead, a joint status report, initially due on April 18, 2024, must now be submitted by April 24, 2024. Furthermore, an in-person status hearing before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin is scheduled…
The Use of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) in Navy Operations For more than half a century, the Department of Defense (DoD) has mandated the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as AFFF, resulting in potential PFAS contamination at over 700 military sites across the United States. AFFF has been extensively…
Dispute Arises Over Former Bard CEO’s Role as Document Custodian in Legal Battle A dispute has emerged over whether Tim Ring, the former Bard CEO from 2003 to 2017, should be designated as a document custodian whose records are subject to discovery in an ongoing legal case. Plaintiffs argue that Ring’s position and tenure make…
Texas Woman Files Lawsuit Over Defective Bard Port MRI Implantable Port In a recent lawsuit, a Texas woman alleges that her Bard Port MRI Implantable Port, implanted in 2018, has led to her experiencing atrial fibrillation, a less common issue compared to other reported complications such as infection, thrombosis, and catheter fracture.