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• Talc Exposure Lawsuit Over Mesothelioma Death Results in $15M Award for Family of Deceased Engineer

  May 29, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Connecticut jury has awarded $15 million to the family of a man who died of mesothelioma after exposure to talc his family claims was laden with asbestos decades before his death.

• GE Electric and Gas Range Recall Issued Over Tip-Over Injury Risks

  December 13, 2021

  Randy Dixon, Jr.

  Tens of thousands of GE gas and electric ranges are being recalled due to a risk of tipping over when heavy objects are placed on the doors,

• Expert Testimony Excluded on Link Between Gadolinium MRI Contrast Agents and Health Problems Claimed in Lawsuits

  August 14, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has dismissed plaintiff experts who were key to proving that gadolinium deposition can cause a host of health problems.

• Gadolinium MRI Constrast Injury Lawsuits to Proceed Without Centralization, JPML Determines

  October 11, 2018

  Austin Kirk

  The U.S. JPML has rejected calls to consolidate all gadolinium deposition disease lawsuits before one judge for pretrial proceedings.

• Arguments Over Centralization of Gadolinium Deposition Disease Cases to be Heard by JPML

  September 25, 2018

  Austin Kirk

  The JPML will hear oral arguments this week on whether to consolidate all gadolinium lawsuits before one judge for pretrial proceedings.

• Gadolinium Manufacturers Oppose MDL for MRI Toxicity Lawsuits

  August 28, 2018

  Austin Kirk

  The manufacturers of gadolinium-based MRI contrast dyes oppose having lawsuits over the dyes' toxicity consolidated before one judge for pretrial proceedings.

• MRI/MRA Contrast Lawsuit Alleges Gadolinium Retention Resulted in Fibrosis in Skin, Organs, Bones

  August 7, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A gadolinium lawsuit claims that the side effects of Omniscan and Magnevist resulted in fibrosis in a woman's organs, skin and bones.

• Recalled Dehumidifier Fires Continue to Cause Property Damage Years Later

  November 30, 2016

  Russell Maas

  The CPSC warns that it has received reports of millions of dollars in property damage from dehumidifiers first recalled in 2013, suggesting many are still in use in consumers' homes and businesses.

• Dehumidifier Recall Impacts Millions of Units Following Reports of Smoke, Fires, Property Damage

  November 3, 2016

  Russell Maas

  Following reports of overheating, fires and millions in property damage, more than 4 million dehumidifiers are being recalled in the U.S. and Canada, including some popular brands such as Kenmore and Sunbeam.

• GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Recalled Due to Fire Risk

  November 5, 2015

  Russell Maas

  GE Zoneline air conditioning and heating unit recall issued following reports of fires and tens of thousands of dollars in property damage caused by electrical shorts.