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Bayer’s proposed $7.25 billion settlement is facing official opposition from Roundup cancer victims and their attorneys. They claim the deal benefits the manufacturer and plaintiffs' lawyers more than people diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma after using the weedkiller.
A truck accident may involve far more than just the driver behind the wheel. Learn how trucking companies, freight brokers, cargo loaders, and other businesses can potentially share responsibility after a serious crash.
Studies show many SJS survivors cope with PTSD, anxiety, isolation, and emotional trauma long after leaving the hospital, highlighting the need for ongoing mental health support.
Bellwether trials are nearing in the nationwide PFAS firefighting foam litigation, where more than 15,000 plaintiffs allege toxic “forever chemicals” in AFFF foam caused cancer and chronic illness after years of exposure.
Recent Uber sexual assault verdicts are raising new questions about whether rideshare companies can be held liable for assaults allegedly committed by drivers using their platforms.
Meta is seeking to overturn the $6 million social media addiction verdict, arguing the plaintiff’s mental health injuries were caused by user-generated content, which they aren't liable for. Meanwhile, a Kentucky school district has settled a similar case with Google, Snap, and ByteDance.
A new Supreme Court ruling could reshape trucking accident lawsuits by allowing claims against freight brokers accused of hiring unsafe trucking companies with troubling safety records.
A bipartisan bill moving through Congress could change how sexual abuse settlements are taxed, easing financial burdens for survivors whose trauma may not involve visible physical injuries.
Truck accident investigations often examine more than the crash itself. Here’s how driver shortages, training concerns, and CDL standards are shaping trucking safety discussions.
More survivors who claim they were sexually abused by a former Ohio State team doctor have joined the lawsuit against the university. Eight years into the litigation, the institution has paid over $61 million to survivors harmed by Richard Strauss.
Many people encounter harmful chemicals daily without realizing it. One such chemical is fipronil, a broad-spectrum insecticide used to control ants, termites, beetles, cockroaches, fleas, and ticks. According to
Cruise ship illnesses and injuries can create medical, financial, and legal challenges for travelers. Here’s what to know about staying safe at sea, travel insurance, outbreak concerns, and your rights if something goes wrong during a cruise.
