Baby Formula Linked to Higher Rates of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Infants
Litigation This litigation surrounds defendants that knew their baby formulas cause necrotizing enterocolitis in infants and newborns. Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) According to kidshealth.org, necrotizing enterocolitis is the most common and serious intestinal disease among premature babies. It happens when tissue in the small or large intestine is injured or inflamed. This can lead to
Read MoreSchool Sexual Abuse, a Nationwide Public Health Concern
Child sexual abuse is a significant but preventable public health issue that is prevalent throughout our nation. Schools, religious institutions, sports clubs, and youth organizations have been under fire due to concealing these crimes and protecting the alleged abusers. The United States Department of Education surveys nearly all of the public schools in our nation
Read MoreAn Update on the Ongoing CPAP Litigation
Litigation CPAP, which stands for continuous positive airway pressure device, and BiPAP, which stands for a bilevel positive airway pressure device, are used to treat breathing issues throughout the night, such as sleep apnea. The machine is designed to force pressurized air into the mouth and or nose of the recipient, allowing for an improved
Read MoreFederal Statutes for Sexual Abuse of Adults and Minors
In the United States, sexual abuse is not simply limited to a state’s interpretation of liability by statute. There is an overarching set of statutes by the federal government. Namely, there are four federal statutes that an organization or individual may be held liable for, especially if the sexual abuse that occurred happened to a
Read MoreCPAP Multidistrict Litigation Has its First Judicial Hearing
Litigation The first-class action was filed in the District of Massachusetts on June 17, 2021. The first plaintiff lung cancer case was filed in the middle district of Georgia on July 2 of 2021. The Multidistrict Litigation that was formed is MDL 3014. The appearance deadline of which was July 22, 2021. On September 30,
Read MoreReform Bills Introduced for Child Sexual Abuse Litigation
Child Sex Abuse Throughout the years, child sexual abuse litigations such as the Boy Scouts of America and the Archdiocese claims have had statute of limitations reforms. Reform Bills As of September 10, 2021, child sex abuse statute of limitations reform bills have been introduced in many states. Twelve states have introduced new statutes of
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson Company Recalls Sunscreen Due to Benzene Exposure
Johnson & Johnson is recalling most of its Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreens from U.S. stores. The recall comes after the detection of Benzene, a known carcinogen, in the sun sunscreen samples. Research has found a possible link between benzene and various types of cancer, including: Leukemia Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
Read MoreJudicial Panel for Multidistrict Litigation Consolidates Paraquat Claims
On June 7, 2021, the Judicial Panel for Multidistrict Litigation consolidated Paraquat claims into the Southern District of Illinois. This consolidation was only for the federally filed paraquat cases. Paraquat is an herbicide made to defoliate entire crops. It has been used since 1964 and has not been approved for residential use. One of the
Read MoreThe Risks of Benzene Exposure in Sunscreen
Sunscreen products are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and marketed as a protectant against skin cancers. Both the American Academy of Dermatology and the Center for Disease Control advise that exposure to ultraviolet light rays from the sun cause 80-90% of skin cancers. While skin cancer is prevalent across the nation, especially in
Read MoreAdverse Events Linked to the Drug Xeljanz
Xeljanz has been marketed and sold to consumers in the United States for nearly a decade, manufactured by the Pfizer pharmaceutical company. Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR are the brand names for the drug tofacitinib. Xeljanz is in a class of drugs called Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors that lower the immune system. It is a popular
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