Earlier this month, the feminine hygiene company Thinx settled a class-action lawsuit for five million dollars over the use of PFAS in its products. Thinx used PFAS, or per- and…
read moreOn October 30th, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an updated list of over-the-counter artificial tears products that consumers should not purchase or use. Included in the list are…
read moreAfter a two-year investigation by thirty-three states into Juul’s alleged marketing to teens, the e-cigarette manufacturer has agreed to a $438.5 million settlement. The investigation concluded that Juuls willfully and…
read moreAccording to Sedgwick’s quarterly United States product recall index, 2022 is shaping up to be the year with the most recalls ever made, with more than one billion products recalled…
read moreCurrent Mass Torts In a mass tort, an act or an omission by a company leads to the harm or injury of many people. Often involving multidistrict litigation, mass torts…
read morePhilips, the Dutch multinational conglomerate corporation that manufactures various products for American consumers, from household to automotive products, has recalled their “Respironics” sleep and respiratory care devices. Why Is There…
read moreSeventy-four percent of all firework-related injuries occur in the weeks before and after the Fourth of July holiday, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. As stated in…
read moreAtrium C-QUR, Ethicon Physiomesh, Hernia Mesh Allegedly Cause Severe Intestinal Complications In 2013, Atrium Medical manufacturers recalled 145,000 C-QUR units citing “packaging problems”. However, studies have shown that C-QUR mesh,…
read moreIn September, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new guidance for drug manufacturers on how to detect and prevent potential cancer-causing N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) contamination in the medicine that the…
read moreVehicle recalls happen there is a safety defect has the potential for causing serious injuries. In recent weeks, more than a half-million Hyundai and Kia vehicles have been recalled because…
read moreIn June, Bayer announced that it will make a total payment of $10 billion to resolve legal cases regarding claims that the company’s product Roundup causes cancer. The settlement is…
read morePanter, Panter & Sampedro is a leading personal injury law firm, based in Miami, dedicated to protecting you and your family. For over 30 years, our experienced trial attorneys have…
read moreOver the past few years, thousands of consumers have come forward with claims against Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and talc-based products. The claimants asserted that the baby powder caused…
read moreAccording to the American College of Gastroenterology, acid reflux, also known as heartburn, affects over 60 million Americans every month. Many Americans who have chronic acid reflux are prescribed medication…
read moreThe opioid epidemic has been ravaging the United States for several years now and it does not seem to be slowing down. Although many would like to think that it…
read moreAs we all know, there are many risks associated with driving or riding in a car. You have the risk of distracted drivers not paying attention and causing an accident,…
read moreDefective products of all kinds from cars to food can cause serious problems for the people they negatively affect. From illness to injury and even death, a product that is…
read moreOpioid use in the U.S. is a significant problem, leading to the deaths of 72,000 people every year according to Attorney Mike Moore on a segment of 60 Minutes, but…
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