Category: Mass Torts & Class Actions

Talcum powder, a common household product, is linked to various types of health problems, including ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. Over the last decade, the manufacturer Johnson & Johnson has been hit with thousands of talcum powder lawsuits which have ended in large payments to victims through settlements and the average payout for the talcum powder lawsuit of $100,000.

PFAS are known to be toxic and linked to a variety of cancers, like testicular and prostate cancer in men and ovarian cancer in women. Because these types of chemicals can remain in the human body for a long time and cause serious and deadly health conditions, the Environmental Protection Agency has created public information on what cancers are linked

Roundup is the most commonly used weed killer used on farm crops and household lawns in the U.S. It has been linked to thousands of illnesses and diseases over the past several decades. If you have used or have been exposed to Roundup over the years, you should know what diseases are linked to Roundup and how to identify common

As of November 2023, there are 1,920 pending cases in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) lawsuit against Elmiron manufacturers. However, no recent cases have come up within the last two months, meaning this number is likely to stay the same for the rest of the year.

If you believe you or a loved one suffered exposure to Paraquat and want to file a lawsuit in Illinois, you must prove Paraquat exposure to succeed with a case.

The average settlement isn't clear for Paraquat cases in Illinois because of the numerous factors affecting each case, but the settlement amounts are likely to range between $100,000 and $150,000. If you're wondering what the average settlement for Paraquat could be and what you can expect to recover, it's important to know more about these cases and how they work.

If you want to file a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) lawsuit in Illinois, you may be able to do so if you are or were a firefighter using PFAS-containing foam, an airport worker exposed to PFAS-containing foam or water, or another individual with a cancer diagnosis potentially resulting from PFAS-contaminated drinking water.

The average settlement for mesothelioma victims in Illinois and across the U.S. is around $1 million to $1.4 million, but the specific amount will depend on numerous factors affecting each case, including the severity of the plaintiff's health condition and the damages sustained.

Manufacturer Mead Johnson is facing legal repercussions because of Enfamil lawsuits, which parents and caregivers began with the claim that the baby formula has caused health issues and death through necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a serious and potentially fatal gastrointestinal illness.