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New Jersey Law Journal

Thomas v. Schindler Elevator Corp.: $4.7 Million

By | February 27, 2014
A Hudson County jury award of $4.735 million last May 16 to a man who injured his neck due to the rapid fall of an elevator was the largest product-liability recovery of 2013.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Clanton v. Nissan No. America: $4M for Design Defect

By | February 27, 2014
An Essex County jury's award of $3.6 million to a driver injured when the roof of his Nissan Altima failed to withstand the impact of a flying tire that came loose from a truck was the second highest figure in a product liability case in 2013.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Fifth Circuit Rejects Reglan Claims

The Fifth Circuit has rejected the claims of plaintiffs who said they were injured by brand-name and generic version of heartburn drug Reglan.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

This Dietary Supplement Nearly Killed Keys Resident, Suit Says

A Florida Keys resident's federal lawsuit claims the dietary supplement OxyElite Pro, sold to him after it was recalled, nearly killed him by shutting down his liver.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Trial Lawyers Back Bill To Ease CLRA Safety Risk Requirement

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New Jersey Law Journal

Lien Resolution in Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits Just Got Messier

All the plaintiffs' lawyers in over 40,000 vaginal-mesh cases have agreed upon the same firm to handle liens asserted by governmental and private health insurers, but non-party Humana, on behalf of itself and other Part C Medicare Advantage Organizations, is objecting.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Judge Rejects Class Certification in Roof-Shingle MDL

A federal judge presiding over the IKO “organic” roof shingles multidistrict litigation has rejected class certification.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Judge Rejects Sanctions for Plaintiffs' Counsel in Mesh Surgical Patch Case

A federal judge has rejected sanctions against a plaintiff's lawyer in a surgical-mesh products liability case in which his client said he was uncertain whether mesh was implanted into his body.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

In re Imprelis Herbicide Mktg., PICS Case No. 14-0141 (E.D. Pa. Jan. 30, 2014) Pratter, J. (11 pages)

By | February 25, 2014
Class Actions • Opt-out Procedure • Excusable Neglect
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Sherfey v. Johnson & Johnson, PICS Case No. 14-0135 (E.D. Pa. Jan. 29, 2014) Kelley, J. (27 pages).

By | February 25, 2014
Diversity Jurisdiction • Forum Defendant Rule • Domicile • Fraudulent Joinder • Statute of Limitations •
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