On June 7, 2021, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ( all federally filed paraquat lawsuits into the Southern District of Illinois. The Honorable Nancy J. Rosenstengel was appointed to oversee the proceedings. At that time, about 80 paraquat lawsuits were pending in various…
An Illinois man and his wife have filed a new Paraquat lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Paraquat is an active ingredient in herbicide products sold in the United States and used in agricultural settings to kill weeds and…
The Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents in New Kent County, Virginia, is facing claims that one of its doctors sexually abused multiple children while serving as medical director at the facility. The case was filed in Richmond’s Circuit Court in October 2020, with the…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently completed a month-long safety campaign to raise awareness of the dangers associated with corded window blinds and curtains. Called the “Window Covering Safety Month,” the campaign began on October 9, 2020, and urged parents to check all windows…
Two recent recalls have affected Lowe’s Kobalt chainsaws and pole saws as well as Westinghouse’s portable generators. If you have these products in your possession, check the model numbers to see if you need to return them for a repair or refund. Westinghouse Recalls Generators…
Has your vehicle been affected by a recall? Many vehicles in the U.S. have an open recall, and about 20 percent (one in five) of those vehicles have yet to be repaired, according to commercial web-based service CARFAX. Unrepaired vehicles can be dangerous for drivers…
Over the past few years, electric bikes or “e-bikes” have become extremely popular. These battery-powered bikes offer pedal assist, meaning they assist the rider in pedaling, making it easier to move the bike over the road. According to market research firm NPD Group, e-bike sales…
Many e-cigarette manufacturers are facing an important deadline that could determine whether their products remain on the market. In August 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stepped in to regulate products that had previously been unregulated on the market: e-cigarettes. This required companies…
As litigation involving firefighting foams heats up, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released new treatment options to help remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from drinking water. These chemicals are toxic to human health and have been linked with cancer and other problems.…
Ford Motor Co. has recently initiated two recalls impacting nearly three million vehicles for door latch and brake problems. These recalls were announced on June 10, 2020. Owners can check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) website for more information. Ford Updates Previous Recalls…
