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• Recalled Philips CPAP Machine Caused Breast Cancer, Lawsuit Claims

  December 20, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A Philips CPAP machine lawsuit has been filed over a woman's breast cancer diagnosis, which she blames on the toxic sound abatement foam which led to a recall earlier this year.

• Dry Shampoo Recall Issued for Pantene, Herbal Essences, Other P&G Brands That May Contain Benzene

  December 20, 2021

  Russell Maas

• Despite Side Effects of Xeljanz and Rinvoq, FDA Still Approves New Indications After Updated Warnings

  December 16, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has granted new approvals for rheumatoid arthritis drugs Xeljanz and Rinvoq despite concerns over heart, cancer and blood clot side effects.

• Philips DreamStation CPAP Machine Caused Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Lawsuit Claims

  December 15, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A Philips DreamStation CPAP machine lawsuit blames an Alabama woman's lung cancer on chemicals released by toxic sound abatement foam.

• Centralization Sought For Class Action Lawsuits Over Old Spice, Secret Aerosol Sprays

  December 15, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Procter & Gamble is calling for all Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray class action lawsuits filed over the presence of benzene consolidated before one judge for pretrial proceedings.

• Johnson & Johnson Talc Powder Lawsuit Will Still Be Transferred to MDL, Despite Bankruptcy Stay: JPML

  December 14, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The JPML says it will continue to transfer talc powder lawsuits into consolidated pretrial proceedings despite a stay put in place after J&J broke off its liability into a second unit which declared bankruptcy.

• Defense Verdict Returned in Roundup Lawsuit After Zoom Trial Delays

  December 13, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Bayer and Monsanto won their second Roundup lawsuit trial victory in California in a case brought by a woman who says she sprayed her yard with the weed killer for more than 30 years.

• FDA Warns Consumers About Unproven Claims of “Wellness” Vapes

  December 13, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning consumers to be wary of so-called "wellness" vapes which claim to treat ailments and diseases, saying none are proven to do so and many contain toxic and cancer-causing chemicals which could make health problems worse.

• Sanctions Granted Against Valsartan Manufacturer for Discovery Abuses

  December 10, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A Special Master involved in valsartan litigation has determined Zhejiang Huahei Pharmacticals, the manufacturer of the active ingredient, should pay sanctions for failing to provide appropriate answers to some questions during depositions.

• Firefighting Foam Water Contamination Lawsuits On Track For First Jury Trial in Jan. 2023

  December 9, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has laid out a schedule for preparing the first firefighter foam water contamination lawsuit filed by a water utility for trial by January 1, 2023.