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• Philips DreamStation CPAP Problems Result in Litigation for Manufacturer in U.S. and Abroad

  July 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Philips faces increasing legal concerns in Europe over its recalled Philips DreamStation CPAP devices, which have been linked to deaths there as well as in the U.S.

• Most Forms Of Roundup and Other Glyphosate-Based Weed Killers To Be Banned In France

  December 10, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  France will ban most forms of Roundup at the start of next year, as it moves forward with plans to phase the weed killer out completely by 2021 due to cancer concerns.

• Allergan’s Biocell ALCL Risk Leads Regulators Worldwide To Target Breast Implant Design

  June 24, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Investigations into breast implant lymphoma have been repeatedly focusing on Allergan's Biocell macro-textured breast implants, which have already been banned in at least two countries.

• Textured Breast Implants Recall Lead French Regulators to Ban Use Due to Cancer Risks

  April 9, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  France has banned all textured breast implants in that country, due to growing concerns over breast implant lymphoma.

• Roundup Pro 360 Health Risks Lead To French Ban

  January 17, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A court in France has cancelled the license of Roundup Pro 360, saying French regulators failed to conduct a health review into allegations that glyphosate could cause cancer.

• Allergan Breast Implant Class Action Lawsuit Over Cancer Risks Filed By Investors

  January 10, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A class action lawsuit against Allergan claims that the company misled investors by failing to disclose that its textured breast implants were linked to an increased risk of cancer.

• Allergan Textured Breast Implant Recall Issued By French Officials Due to ALCL Risks

  December 19, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  France has announced an Allergan textured breast implant recall across Europe as concerns grow over their link to a rare form of cancer.

• Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) Risk from Breast Implants Reviewed by French Health Officials

  November 26, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  French regulators say they are considering what actions to take to protect women in that country from cancer risks linked to textured breast implants.

• Roundup Alternatives Will Be in Place Before Weed Killer is Banned In France

  January 29, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  France plans to move ahead with a plan to ban Roundup over cancer concerns, but says it may give some French farmers permission to continue using the weed killer when no alternatives are available.

• Roundup License Renewal Passes in EU on Surprise German Vote Switch

  November 29, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A 5-year license renewal for Roundup and it's active ingredient, glyphosate, passed in the European Union on Monday by a narrow margin after Germany changed its vote from abstention.