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A $7.25B deal promises payouts for Roundup cancer victims, but tiered compensation, denied claims, and lower payouts versus jury verdicts raise serious fairness concerns for thousands of cancer plaintiffs.
What you share online after an accident or injury can influence how your case is evaluated. Here’s how social media is used in Texas lawsuits and where mistakes can happen.
Kratom poisonings continue to rise nationwide, with most deaths tied to multiple substances. Months after Louisiana’s ban, new questions are emerging about its impact and ongoing risks.
Recent progress has been made in the paraquat Parkinson's MDL. Combined with additional evidence supporting allegations the herbicide causes Parkinson's disease and links to other health risks indicates 6,500 cases may be closer to a resolution. Analysts estimate settlements will be substantial.
Recent dangerous and defective product lawsuits against Amazon show the e-commerce company has a bigger role than just connecting buyers to sellers, and they may be held liable for injuries.
To win a slip and all settlement for your Detroit case you must show that: (1) there was a hazardous condition on the property where you were hurt; (2) the property owner had possession and control of the property; (3) the owner owed you a…
Three states and multiple environmental groups have filed lawsuits against ICE and DHS over allegations they broke federal law. They claim the agencies are required to do an environmental impacts assessment before purchasing, beginning construction of, or operating new detention facilities.
Slip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere. A person might slip on a wet grocery store floor, trip over loose carpeting in a hotel hallway, or fall on a
The DOJ announced a proposed settlement in the high-profile antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation for their alleged illegal monopoly. But critics say it won't lower ticket prices or address the real issues.
You can often use mediation to settle your car accident claim. This is a meeting where both sides try to come to an agreement without going to court. However, problems
New Louisiana laws that took effect in 2026 are reshaping personal injury litigation across the state. Changes to comparative fault rules and limits on recoverable medical expenses could significantly affect how accident victims pursue compensation.
A deadly I-49 crash in Natchitoches Parish is raising concerns about “sitting duck” truck accidents. In this interview, attorney Jed Cain explains the dangers posed by parked semi-trucks, Louisiana's shoulder parking laws, and how liability is evaluated after serious interstate trucking collisions.
