Mass Torts

Studies have long shown that cow milk is linked with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Despite being aware of this, manufacturers of bovine-based (cow’s milk) baby formula did not warn parents and doctors. For this reason, parents whose preterm babies developed NEC after being fed Enfamil and Similac baby formula are suing the manufacturers. Read on to […]

Zantac, a popular heartburn and stomach acid medication, has been associated with a significant increase in cancer risk. The kind of cancer Zantac can cause is frightening. In 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled ranitidine (Zantac’s generic name) and other over-the-counter stomach acid medications owing to this increased cancer risk. Unfortunately, millions of

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