Judge Approves Settlement of Philips CPAP Medical Monitoring Lawsuit
$25 million Philips CPAP settlement will provide medical monitoring for users of recalled machines, after Court found the deal “fair, reasonable and adequate.”
Tag Archives: Cancer
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Steris Faces Lawsuits Over Ethylene Oxide Exposures Linked to Sterilization Facilities
Claims have been filed by more than 275 individuals living or working near a Steris sterilization facility in Lake County, Illinois, where ethylene oxide gas was used from 2005 to 2008.
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Study Finds Benzene Forms in Some Acne Products at Relatively Low Temperatures
Researchers call for independent testing of benzoyl peroxide-based acne creams after finding some can develop very high levels of benzene, which is a cancer-causing chemical.
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Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Moving Forward Simultaneously in Federal MDL and Various State Courts
Lawyers are meeting today with the U.S. District Judge presiding over the litigation, to provide an update on the status of hair relaxer lawsuits being pursued throughout the country.
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Breast Cancer Risks Could Increase With Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure: Study
Black and Latina women were found to have an increased risk of developing breast cancer, potentially due to environmental factors, rather than genetic predispositions.
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Hair Relaxer Case Management Conferences To Be Held Throughout 2025 To Review Progress of Discovery
Lawyers will report on the status of hair relaxer lawsuits involving uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries, as the Court prepares claims for trial.
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Hershey’s Bubble Yum Class Action Lawsuit Claims Gum Contains Toxic PFAS Chemicals
Independent testing found levels of PFAS in Bubble Yum gum that could lead to adverse health consequences for consumers, especially children.
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Texas Judge Will Decide Whether Talcum Powder Lawsuit Bankruptcy Filing Can Move Forward After Hearing in January 2025
Federal government and some plaintiffs' attorneys are objecting to the bankruptcy filing, accusing Johnson & Johnson of acting in bad faith.
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Study Finds High Overdiagnosis Rates for Thyroid Cancer Worldwide
Researchers indicate that even as thyroid cancer diagnoses rose in recent decades, thyroid cancer deaths have not, suggesting many recommended treatments were not necessary.
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PFAS Detected in 99% of Bottled Water Sampled Worldwide: Study
Manufacturers could reduce PFAS levels in bottled water significantly, through the use of activated carbon and boiling, researchers noted.
