Mass Torts

Did you know that Paraquat has been around since 1962? Yet, it’s only until recently that individuals began to file lawsuits against responsible manufacturers who failed to inform consumers of the possibility of contracting Parkinson’s disease following Paraquat exposure. Thomas Hoffman of St. Clair County, Michigan, was the first to file a lawsuit against Syngenta […]

Tylenol (generic) acetaminophen is a popular painkiller and fever medicine in the U.S. The drug is available over the counter at any grocery store or pharmacy. Tylenol was previously believed to be safe for use during pregnancy. But an increasing body of evidence has connected the drug to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).

Did you know that chemical hair straighteners can cause cancer? A recent study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) revealed that using chemical hair relaxers and straighteners has an associated risk of uterine cancer. Black women are disproportionately at risk of uterine cancer because they use hair straightening products regularly and start using them younger

Remembering to take a pill every day is no mean feat! Most women opt for the intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control to avoid this hassle. The Mirena IUD is the most frequently prescribed birth control method, used by approximately two million women worldwide. But lately, women have gained awareness of the Mirena IUD’s harmful

Civilian and military fire departments have relied on Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) to put out fires for many years. Numerous organizations used AFFF firefighting foam in both actual fires and training settings. Unfortunately, AFFF-related chemicals can accumulate in the body over time. These hazardous chemicals can significantly raise your risk of contracting acute, life-threatening diseases like cancer. You might