Mass Torts & Class Actions

The powder baby formula brand Enfamil has undergone a recent recall because of concerns around cross-contamination involving harmful bacteria. However, there hasn't been a recall for the product regarding the formula's potential risk of causing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in infants, which has been the drive behind multiple lawsuits against Enfamil's manufacturers, Reckitt.

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.

Who qualifies for the paraquat lawsuit depends on the impact on the exposed victim's life. People in Illinois who have endured exposure to or used Paraquat and have officially received a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease may be able to file a claim as part of the Paraquat class action lawsuit.

Certain ingredients in the medication Elmiron may cause vision loss and eye damage in patients, which is leading to many people who use this medication filing claims against the drug's manufacturers. People are filing these claims in Illinois and across the country as they seek compensation for damages sustained, including medical bills and pain and suffering resulting from eye damage

In Illinois and across the country, many victims of eye damage have begun filing lawsuits against the makers of Elmiron to recover compensation. Specifically, class action lawsuits have appeared to hold manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals liable for Elmiron long-term side effects, including vision problems resulting from eye damage.