By Amanda Bronstad | November 19, 2020
Lex Machina's first "Torts Litigation Report" found tort lawsuits increased slightly in the second quarter of 2020, with most of the 173 cases related to the COVID-19 pandemic alleging negligence against cruise lines.
By Amanda Bronstad | November 18, 2020
New York Attorney General Letitia James' corruption case against the gun-rights groups, and the DOJ's antitrust action against Google, are under consideration before the U.S. MDL panel
By Amanda Bronstad | November 13, 2020
William Brewer, the NRA's lawyer, suggested that the suit by state Attorney General Letitia James aimed at dissolving the 149-year-old gun-rights group, although not in federal court, is required to be part of federal multidistrict litigation. He wants the matter to be litigated in the Northern District of Texas.
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By Dan Roe | November 12, 2020
When the pandemic caused cash-strapped companies to pull TV and radio ads, the personal injury firm swooped in to renegotiate deals, expanding its advertising footprint and bringing in more cases, founder John Morgan said in an interview.
By Amanda Bronstad | November 11, 2020
The deal still needs the approval of the government parties. It also may have little impact on planned trials, including one in a lawsuit piloted by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
By Amanda Bronstad | November 9, 2020
U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria has restarted dozens of Roundup cases that failed to settle following the earlier announcement of agreements totaling up to $10.9 billion over the weed killer developed by Monsanto, which is now owned by Bayer.
By Amanda Bronstad | November 6, 2020
Hurricanes delayed the New Orleans trial, which featured masks, social distancing and plexiglass shields to prevent COVID-19. The case was among the first held in person since the pandemic shut courthouse doors in March.
By Amanda Bronstad | November 5, 2020
The proposal, which still has to be approved by thousands of cities and counties, may have overcome a major hurdle in the negotiations for a global opioid settlement: legal fees. The deal involves three major pharmaceutical distributors and Johnson & Johnson.
By Amanda Bronstad | November 5, 2020
The first virtual trial involving cosmetic talcum powder ended abruptly this week after the plaintiff, a 54-year-old man with mesothelioma, became too ill to communicate with his attorneys. Alameda County Superior Court Judge Stephen Kaus told jurors, via Zoom, that he would have to declare a mistrial.
By Amanda Bronstad | November 5, 2020
The move comes after the Missouri Supreme Court denied review of a $2.1 billion verdict against Johnson & Johnson, the largest jury award granted to women alleging its baby powder caused them to get ovarian cancer.
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