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More than 1,200 people are suing Pfizer, the maker of injectable birth control medication Depo-Provera. These lawsuits allege Pfizer didn’t properly warn women that taking Depo-Provera could cause them to develop tumors called meningiomas. Depo-Provera lawsuit settlements or jury awards may help hold the company…

Merchant Mariners who develop mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases can file lawsuits in state courts where their vessels made regular port calls. Maritime professionals, like Merchant Mariners, were some of the most exposed groups of people to asbestos.

The General Aviation Revitalization Act (GARA) of 1994 established an 18-year statute of repose on civil claims against general aircraft manufacturers. GARA may restrict the time plaintiffs have to sue for personal injury, wrongful death or property damage. However, there are exceptions to the law.

California asbestos exposure can result from contact with asbestos in shipyards, oil refineries, power plants and older buildings. Asbestos was widely used in the state because of its strength, flexibility and non-flammable properties, but prolonged exposure to high levels can lead to severe disease.

Over just two days in the last week of March, juries in two states sent a message to social media companies; we will protect our children.

The struggle for workers’ rights has never followed a straight or easy path.

UV nail lamps used for gel manicures expose fingers and toes to concentrated UV-A radiation. Early research shows this exposure can damage DNA and may contribute to skin cancer development. If you’ve been a frequent user of UV nail polish dryers and have developed skin cancer on your fingers or toes, you might be…

Illinois has a long history of industrial production and one of the nation’s older major cities is located in the state. The state developed its industry and infrastructure long before it implemented asbestos safety standards. As a result, many Illinois workers were exposed to asbestos hazards for decades.

Sexual assault in rideshare services like Uber and Lyft leaves survivors with lasting harm. Passengers have experienced sexual assault while using rideshare services. Survivors are taking legal action to hold the companies accountable for the harms they experienced.

GLP-1 vision loss lawsuits involve claims that certain diabetes and weight-loss medications may cause severe eye injuries, including non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), optic nerve damage and permanent blindness. Plaintiffs allege manufacturers failed to adequately warn patients about these…

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

Mounjaro® is a prescription medication approved to treat type 2 diabetes and has an off-label use as a weight loss drug to treat obesity. Common reported side effects of Mounjaro include abdominal pain, constipation and nausea. However, some patients are experiencing unexpected side effects, including gastroparesis…

Ozempic® use has been linked to the onset of gastroparesis, also called stomach paralysis or delayed gastric emptying. Gastroparesis symptoms can vary from mild discomfort to extreme pain requiring hospitalization and surgery. Studies have shown that Ozempic and gastroparesis may have a substantial link.

European and American GLP-1 labels may contain different warnings for people using these medications.

Various people and entities, including patients, medical providers, insurance companies, clinics and hospitals, can commit Medicare fraud. These individuals and organizations intentionally cheat the Medicare system to obtain illegal benefits or payments. Medicare fraud costs billions of dollars every year. People can…

Medicaid fraud is a type of healthcare fraud. It often involves submitting false claims for payment, billing for services not performed or billing separately for services that should have been bundled together. Medicaid fraud can be reported to the government under the False Claims Act.

Knowing how to file a whistleblower complaint is essential for reporting fraud, corporate misconduct, or misuse of government funds. Though requirements differ by agency or statute, whistleblowers can expect strict deadlines, confidentiality, and anti-retaliation protections. They can also expect the possibility of…

Plaintiffs are filing L’Oréal hair relaxer lawsuits over injuries allegedly caused by the company’s chemical hair straightening products. L’Oréal hair relaxers have been linked to an increased risk for developing uterine, ovarian and endometrial cancers, as well as other serious medical conditions.

If you observe or have evidence of fraud that cost the federal or state government money, you may be able to become a qui tam relator. In exchange for bringing the lawsuit, relators may be eligible to receive a portion of the amount obtained during settlement or after trial. Qui tam whistleblower rewards range from 15…

Government grant fraud occurs when a recipient of a grant misuses those federal funds or misrepresents themselves to get the funds in the first place. This is usually done by falsifying information or misrepresenting how the funds were used. These fraud cases are a common basis for qui tam lawsuits filed under the…