MiniMed™ Lawsuit
In November 2019, medical device company Medtronic recalled its MiniMed™ 600 series insulin pumps. In February 2020, the FDA issued a Class I recall for the insulin pumps due to problems with the pumps’ clear reservoir retainer rings. The FDA found a reasonable probability the pumps would cause serious adverse health consequences or death in users.
Norfolk Southern Train Derailment Lawsuit
A Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, 2023, causing a fiery explosion. Of the 50 cars involved in the derailment, at least 10 contained known hazardous materials, including butyl acrylate and vinyl chloride chemicals. Days later, a controlled burn of the chemicals released additional plumes of toxic smoke into the air.
Opioid Litigation
The growing opioid epidemic crosses virtually all demographics, and with more than half a million related deaths recorded in the U.S. since 2015, the crisis has officially been declared a public health emergency.
Ozempic® Lawsuit
Diabetes drug Ozempic® and similar medicines are growing in popularity with people searching for an effective appetite suppressant. While Ozempic is often praised for its off-label use as a weight loss aid, people who use it for long periods may risk health problems, including intestinal blockages and stomach paralysis (gastroparesis). Wegovy®, a higher-dose version of Ozempic that is FDA-approved to treat obesity, may also cause life-altering effects.
Paragard IUD Lawsuit
When choosing an IUD as your form of birth control, you rely on manufacturers to provide safe, dependable products, and to be forthcoming about the severity of potential risks. However, thousands have reported severe health problems to the FDA, including at least 15 deaths.
Paraquat Lawsuit
Farmers and agricultural workers have filed lawsuits in courts around the country alleging Paraquat’s manufacturer, Syngenta Group, failed to warn them about the life-altering neurological effects Paraquat caused them. Motley Rice toxic exposure attorneys are reviewing the allegations.
PFAS Contamination & Exposure Lawsuits
Called “forever chemicals,” synthetic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or perflourinated chemicals, accumulate and are persistent in the environment. The bioaccumulation of these chemicals in ground and drinking water, animals, people and the agricultural products they consume can have significant and substantial adverse consequences.
Proton Pump Inhibitors Lawsuit
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), frequent heartburn, ulcers, esophagitis and other stomach acid. However, PPIs have been linked to serious injuries including acute interstitial nephritis, chronic kidney disease, kidney failure and other serious effects.
Qui Tam Whistleblower Lawyer
By suing on behalf of the United States government for acts of fraud, a qui tam whistleblower may potentially share in a significant portion of the funds recovered by the government.
Roundup® Lawsuit
The International Agency for Research on Cancer has stated that Roundup’s active chemical ingredient, glyphosate, could be linked to blood cancers such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), a form of life-threatening cancer affecting white blood cells.
SEC Whistleblower Attorney
If you learn of securities violations such as bribery, theft, corporate fraud or accounting irregularities, you can help stop misconduct by reporting it to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Securities Fraud
Representing domestic and foreign institutional investors—including union, pension, and hedge funds—in recovering shareholder losses incurred due to corporate fraud.