Mass Torts & Class Actions

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.

The average settlement amounts for the recent hair relaxer lawsuits in Illinois and across the country range from around $100,000 to $1,500,000, leaving a wide range of compensation awards in these cases. Different factors will influence the amount of compensation that plaintiffs can recover for the use of dangerous hair relaxer and hair straightener products that may have caused uterine

Johnson & Johnson faces nearly 50,000 talcum powder lawsuits through multidistrict litigation (MDL) cases, as a growing number of people claim that they received a cancer diagnosis following their use of J&J's talcum powder-based baby powder product, along with products from other manufacturers and suppliers.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer, a cancer research firm of the World Health Organization (WHO), recently published a study on aspartame's link to cancer. In the study, the cancer agency labeled aspartame as a possible cause of cancer. However, assessments of its health effects revealed limited evidence for carcinogenicity in humans.

Dangerous or defective children’s products pose a significant risk to the well-being and safety of their vulnerable users. These toys can have a range of defects, from design flaws to the use of hazardous materials, and can result in serious injuries or even fatalities. Manufacturers and regulatory bodies have a responsibility to ensure that children’s

The symptoms of Roundup poisoning can range from mild to severe, depending on the level of exposure to this toxic pesticide. Typical symptoms include dizziness, headaches, vomiting, breathing difficulty, and loss of consciousness. Long-term exposure to the pesticide can lead to even more advanced health concerns. Learn more about what types of symptoms can result from exposure to Roundup

Since plaintiffs Patric Guillet and Lynne Osmonda filed the Elmiron class action lawsuit, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the company behind Elmiron and a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, agreed to pay out an $11 million settlement to cover the 1,500 lawsuits along with a $2,000 payment per claimant, including many individuals residing in Chicago. Is there a

Victims can file a lawsuit for toxic mold exposure when home builders are responsible for their illness or injuries. Whether to join a class action lawsuit against a home builder for construction defects is a decision that should be made after careful consideration. Joining a class action lawsuit for toxic mold exposure can be an effective way to seek compensation

Recent Elmiron lawsuits may result in large settlement amounts worth as much as $1 million or more, depending on the damages and the courts’ decisions in these cases. With the help of an attorney, you may be able to determine precisely how much you may be able to recover if you decide to file an