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Hundreds of private lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism revived
A federal appeals court revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue over the painkiller's alleged link to autism.
Verdicts may fuel Missouri social media claims
Recent Meta and YouTube verdicts may shape a Missouri Snapchat lawsuit alleging product design enabled a predator to target and assault a child.
Illinois jury awards $38.4M after medical equipment fails, injures surgical technologist
An Illinois jury awarded $38.4M after a defective surgical boom collapsed, causing permanent injuries to a hospital worker represented by a Clayton firm.
COA affirms $58M verdict for worker injured by exposure to food flavoring
The Eastern District upholds a $58M verdict for a worker who developed lung disease after exposure to diacetyl in a food flavoring plant.
SCOTUS upholds nixing of product liability defense judgment
U.S. Supreme Court rules federal court lacked diversity jurisdiction in Hain Celestial baby food case, vacating judgment after improper dismissal of Whole Foods.
Special master backs expert testimony in J&J talc cases
A court-appointed special master recommends allowing expert testimony linking Johnson & Johnson talc products to ovarian cancer in federal litigation.
How to navigate multiple interpleaders to get the best results
Some things one attorney learned while handling a multi-defendant truck crash with multiple interpleaders.
Lawsuit claims ChatGPT fueled delusions before fatal attack
A lawsuit says ChatGPT amplified a man's delusions before he killed his mother, seeking to hold OpenAI and Microsoft accountable for alleged safety failures.
Parents of student killed in Tesla crash allege design flaw trapped her in burning car
The parents of a college student killed in a Tesla crash say she was trapped in the car as it burst into flames because of a design flaw that made it nearly impossible for her to open the door, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.
Hairstylists settle for $30 million in product liability case
A Missouri product liability case has yielded an eight-figure settlement for two hairstylists who claimed a professional hair-smoothing product acted as a carcinogen.
Unpacking legal exposure in AI
AI is reshaping law, but with new tools come new risks. Learn how attorneys can manage compliance, IP, contracts, and liability in the AI era.
Western District affirms $612M Monsanto verdict
A $612M verdict against Monsanto brought by plaintiffs who developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) as a result of glyphosate in Roundup should be affirmed, the Western District ruled.
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