You will know if you are eligible for a class action lawsuit payout through a notice mailed or emailed directly to you or posted online or in newspapers. You might still be eligible for a payout even if you did not receive a direct notice. Reach out to the lawyer representing the class if you
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Do hair straighteners cause cancer? Some chemical hair straightening products cause cancer. Recent studies have found that frequent use of hair relaxers and other chemical hair straightening products may increase the risk of several cancers, including uterine cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and other health conditions in women. The products usually contain a variety of endocrine-disrupting
For the majority of class action lawsuits, you do not need to do anything to join if you are identified as a class member. Typically, anyone whose legal interests are represented by a class action lawsuit is considered to be a class member and is automatically included in the lawsuit. In these cases, you will
Did You Know?
- If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
- A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
- Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.
Negligence differs from an intentional tort by one primary factor: intent. Personal injury cases fall under what is known as tort law. It is important for victims to know the basics of tort law to understand what type of case their claim falls under when filing. Filing for the wrong type of claim can lead
Finding the right lawyer for a class action lawsuit is essential to winning your case. If you’ve received notice that you are qualified to join a class action lawsuit, another class member has likely picked his or her lawyer, started the action, and done the necessary research. What should you do if there isn’t a
If the motion to become a class action is approved, you and other individuals who have been harmed will be given notice and the opportunity to join a class action. If you miss a class action lawsuit, you can pursue legal action through a personal injury lawyer. How Do Class Action Lawsuits Work? Generally, a class
Did Philips Respironics know the CPAP machines were dangerous? Philips Respironics knew the CPAP machines were dangerous for at least six years before voluntarily recalling them in June 2021. An investigation report prepared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found employees within the company were aware of foam degradation issues in CPAP machines as
Your CPAP device may cause you to develop bladder cancer and other organ cancers. Recent studies have found that the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam in defective CPAP devices may degrade and release potentially carcinogenic particles and gases. You might inhale, absorb, or swallow these harmful particles and gases, which could enter organs like the bladder,
Due to a recent recall of faulty Philips sleep apnea and ventilator devices that contain carcinogens, users are entitled to file a Philips CPAP claim for non-Hodgkin lymphoma if they receive a clear diagnosis for this medical condition from a licensed medical professional. How Does the Foam in Philips Sleep Apnea Machines Cause Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?
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