JUUL to Pay $462M to Resolve Vaping Nicotine Addiction Lawsuits Filed by Six States
New York, California and several other states have reached a $462 million settlement agreement to resolve JUUL teen vaping addiction lawsuits.
Tag Archives: New York
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California Zantac Lawsuit Over Cancer Risks Cleared By State Court Judge to Proceed on Strength of Plaintiff’s Expert Witnesses
A California judge will allow Zantac lawsuits to move forward after allowing plaintiffs' expert witnesses to testify.
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Indoor Air Pollution Decreased Significantly When Apartments Replaced Gas Stoves, Study Finds
A pilot study in New York replaced the gas stoves in a number of apartments with electric induction stoves, resulting in less indoor air pollution.
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New York Governor Vetoes Bill to Expand Wrongful Death Lawsuit Benefits
The governor of New York has vetoed legislation which would have increased wrongful death benefits in that state, including allowing liability for emotional loss and increasing the statute of limitations…
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Court Consolidates 40 Zantac Lawsuits Pending in New York State for Pretrial Litigation
Dozens of Zantac lawsuits filed in New York state courts have been consolidated for pretrial proceedings over claims the recalled heartburn drug may cause cancer.
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New York Adult Survivors Act Lawsuits Now Being Filed, After One-Year Window Opens for Previously Barred Sexual Assault Claims
A New York law went into effect on Thanksgiving which allows adult survivors of sexual abuse to file civil sexual assault lawsuits against individuals, businesses and institutions for one year,…
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Suspected Wendy’s Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Continues to Expand, With 97 Illnesses Identified in 6 States
An E. coli outbreak suspected of being linked to romaine lettuce used on Wendy's sandwiches has sickened nearly 100 people in six states, according to the CDC.
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New York Reaches $104M Consent Decree in Water Contamination Lawsuit Against Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman has agreed to pay $104 million to help the state clean up PFAS contamination which stretches in a four-mile long plume under Long Island.
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“Polluter Pays” Legislation May Force Companies to Finance PFAS Contamination Cleanup in Several States
Several states are trying to force polluters to pay for PFAS contamination cleanup, but are getting pushback from industry lobbyists.
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New York Sexual Abuse Lawsuits for Adult Survivors Whose Statute of Limitations Previously Expired Will Soon Be Allowed
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law which allows adult victims of abuse one year to file civil complaints against their abusers regardless of statute of limitation laws.
