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Tens of thousands of plaintiffs who allege Johnson and Johnson’s talc-based products, including J&J’s Baby Powder, caused ovarian cancer have resolved their claims through a settlement valued at a minimum of $5.5 billion.

Permissible exposure limits (PELs) were established by OSHA to protect employees from exposure to certain chemicals.

The 2026 Mineral Commodity Summaries, part of the U.S. Geological Survey Minerals Survey (USGS), showed that the U.S. has consistently decreased its asbestos consumption in recent years. This decrease is due to health risks related to asbestos that have led to regulations, bans and litigation.

Some innovations in technology have the potential to harm consumers. Learn about emerging tech lawsuits.

Motley Rice has filed a 13-count civil complaint in Arizona state court on behalf of “Jane Doe” alleging that she was sexually assaulted by an Uber driver following a ride in January 2026, and that Uber Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiary Rasier, LLC failed to adequately protect her.

While chrysotile asbestos is banned in the U.S., asbestos can still be found today in older buildings and products.

Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee has signed into law sweeping legislation that allows survivors of childhood sexual abuse, no matter when the abuse occurred, to sue their abusers and the institutions that enabled or concealed that abuse.

The agreement resolves years of litigation alleging discriminatory hiring and lending practices.

A 2025 Depo-Provera study links long-term use to higher meningioma risk. Learn what researchers found and what it may mean for future lawsuits.

A New Mexico jury found Meta Platforms Inc. liable for endangering children by misleading consumers about the safety of its social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.