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People are filing lawsuits against TikTok over alleged mental health and physical harms. These concerns include depression, problematic use and self-harm. Young adults and parents of children impacted by these mental health issues may be eligible to file TikTok lawsuits. Social media attorneys at Motley Rice are…

A piece regarding claims that a chemical solution meant to help IVF embryos grow lacked a key nutrient, making the solution toxic for the developing embryos.

People are filing pesticide poisoning lawsuits after developing serious illnesses that follow exposure to pesticide and herbicide products and developing serious illnesses. Roundup®, manufactured by Bayer and Monsanto, has been linked to non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Paraquat, manufactured by Syngenta and previously by…

The pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA), commonly referred to by its trade name Dacthal, has been linked to serious problems for developing fetuses. On August 6, 2024, the EPA issued an Emergency Order for Dacthal, and AMVAC stopped making the pesticide. People are now filing Dacthal lawsuits for birth…

Women are filing hair relaxer hysterectomy lawsuits after having surgery to treat reproductive cancers linked to using chemical hair straighteners. Several scientific studies link endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) found in these products to the development of uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and other health…

Over 2,000 individuals are suing Snapchat and other social media companies for allegedly causing children to experience anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts and other mental health issues. Plaintiffs allege the apps use features that are harmful for children. See if you’re eligible to file a mental health…

Research indicates hair relaxers aren’t safe. Multiple studies show that women who use or have used hair relaxer products have an increased risk of health complications related to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). These complications include endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer and uterine cancer.

Instagram and body image are dangerously connected and particularly affect teenage girls. Instagram encourages a high degree of social comparison. Young girls may develop negative perceptions of their bodies after using Instagram and its features.

Research suggests a connection between frequent use of chemical hair straighteners and a risk of ovarian cancer. That concern has drawn attention to the ways Black and Brown women have been disproportionately exposed to these products through early use, frequent treatments and years of repeated scalp contact with…

Claims allege that Iran worked closely with Hamas to fund, plan, and coordinate the Hamas-led October 7 attacks on Israel.

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition affecting the intestinal tissue of infants. NEC can lead to death or lifelong disability if not treated promptly. NEC has been linked to multiple causes, including low birth weight, congenital defects and certain types of cow’s milk…

The Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law that governs benefits provided by employers, such as retirement (401(k) and pension plans), health care, and welfare (disability) plans. ERISA sets minimum standards that employers must follow, including those regarding which employees are eligible…

Research shows a link between dangerous health conditions and harmful chemicals found in hair relaxers and chemical straighteners. Associated health risks include uterine cancer in women who use these products. People are filing hair relaxer lawsuits, which are now consolidated into a federal lawsuit docket.

Ours is a world of data. Bits and pieces of our personal information are tucked away in the cloud accessed and transmitted every day. There is so much data we have exhaustedly come to accept that our personal data will be collected and used by everyone from airlines to credit cards to clothing stores. But even in this…

Can you sue for lead poisoning? Parents of children who suffered lead paint exposure injuries can sue.

The Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, killed more than 1,200 people, injured thousands and led to the abductions of more than 200 civilians. On November 17, 2024, more than 250 families and dozens of individuals filed a lawsuit against the Islamic Republic of Iran in a U.S. District Court, alleging that the…

Schools and other educational establishments are meant to be safe places for our children to grow, learn, and develop into independent adults. However, schools can also be a perfect environment for predators who groom and facilitate inappropriate relationships with students, which may lead to sexual abuse.

A congenital heart defect (CHD) occurs when the heart’s structure doesn’t develop normally before birth. Defects can happen soon after conception or any time during a fetus’s development in the womb. Congenital heart defects affect nearly 1% of all births, and some can be serious. Understanding what may cause them…

Madeline Becker works primarily on environmental, product liability, and consumer protection cases at the firm.

Grace Mickle litigates for injured workers and their families, using the judicial system to promote safer work environments.