Revlon Bankruptcy: Impacts on Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits
In October 2022, the National Institute of Health released a study that cited an increased link between women who use chemical hair relaxers and uterine cancer. Since then, lawsuits have been brought against major beauty brands like Revlon and L’Oreal from people diagnosed with uterine cancer after frequent chemical hair straightener use (more than four
Read MoreThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly referred to as the Mormon Church, is a Christian denomination that was founded in the United States. Most of their members and leaders reside in Utah which are subject to their laws.
Read MoreJehovah’s Witnesses
Jehovah’s Witnesses are a Christian denomination with a distinctive set of beliefs and practices. There have been recent instances of sexual abuse by this organization. According to lawsuits brought against Jehovah’s Witnesses in Spokane, Washington, the organization and Watchtower Bible and Tract Society actively worked for decades to conceal knowledge regarding child sex abuse.
Read MoreBaptist Church
The Baptist Church is a group of Protestant Christian churches that share a common belief in the importance of baptism by immersion as a public profession of faith.
Read MoreThe Roman Catholic Church
The Roman Catholic Church is a global religious institution that traces its origins back to the time of Jesus Christ and the apostles. Sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church in America has been an ongoing problem for decades, with numerous cases coming to light in recent years.
Read MoreHarmful Chemicals in Hair Straighteners and Relaxers May Cause Cancer
A recent study by the National Institute of Health found that certain chemical hair straighteners and relaxers were linked to an increased risk of uterine cancer. In the study, participants were twice as likely to develop this rare form of cancer if they used chemical hair relaxers and straighteners at least four times a year.
Read MoreSurgical Staplers Recall
Surgical staplers are medical instruments that are routinely used by doctors to replace sutures. They can seal wounds and incisions and are frequently utilized in minimally invasive surgery. Surgical staplers have been on the market for over 50 years and have been heavily marketed as time saves to doctors.
Read MoreValsartan Recall
Valsartan is a well-known prescription medication used to treat hypertension and other cardiac problems. However, it was determined that certain components used in the production of Valsartan were compromised with NDMA.
Read MorePelvic Mesh Recall
Vaginal mesh products were initially combined into several MDLs, but as of late 2022 the MDL has closed and most of the cases have been settled or dismissed. However, there are still avenues where an injured party can bring their suit against Ethicon and other manufacturers of Pelvic meshes.
Read MoreYour Eye Drops May Be Causing Eye Infection
On January 31, 2023, “a total of 55 patients in 12 states were identified with infections caused by a strain of the extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria between May and January”
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