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Jared Firestone, J.D., is a personal injury attorney, licensed realtor, and freelance legal writer who writes on contracts, advanced legal research, and E-discovery.Articles by Jared Firestone, J.D.
Florida Tobacco Lawsuits Continue in State Courts
A $100 million dollar settlement was reached between the tobacco companies R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Phillip Morris USA Inc., and Lorillard Tobacco Co. The settlement resolved about 400 cases that were pending in a Florida federal court. However, it did…
Posted on in NewsMajor Decision on Uber Employment Practices Class Action Upcoming
The outcome of a lawsuit faced by the popular ride sharing app Uber in California could have monumental effects throughout the nascent ride-sharing industry. The lawsuit was filed by Uber drivers in San Francisco federal court. The drivers are hoping to force Uber…
Posted on in NewsPotential Onglyza Class Action Under Investigation
There is an ongoing class action investigation being conducted into Onglyza (saxagliptin). This is a drug that has been used to treat diabetes since 2009. Onglyza regulates blood sugar levels in those with diabetes. It has been linked to pancreatic cancer,…
Posted on in NewsArtificial Turf Cancer Lawsuit: Toxic Compounds May be Linked to Cancer
The source of these toxins is linked to the “crumb rubber” used to simulate soil on the turf’s surface. The rubber is reclaimed from disused car and truck tires, which contain harmful contaminants like lead and benzene. Once distributed over…
Posted on in NewsCar Hacking Class Action Takes Shape in California
A major breach in the digital security of many automobiles has allowed hackers to access critical systems and controls, posing a significant danger to the public. In response, a car hacking class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of consumers…
Posted on in NewsEliquis Class Action: Another Blood Thinner to Spur a Class-Action Lawsuit
Eliquis is a blood thinning medication that helps prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. It also prevents blood clots in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery. The Eliquis class action links the drug to bleeding complications including bleeding…
Posted on in NewsPower Morcellator Class Action: Links Gynecological Procedure to Cancer Risk
The power morcellator class action investigation has emerged over the laparoscopic power morcellation used in many gynecological surgical procedures. The procedures include myomectomies, hysterectomies, oophorectomies, and salpingectomies. The laparoscopic power morcellators are used during these procedures to cut tissue and remove it. They…
Posted on in News5 New MDLs to Watch For
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) is scheduled to hear Oral Arguments for why cases on the following matters should be consolidated into one district. These hearings are scheduled for July 30, 2015 in San Francisco. 1. Bard…
Posted on in NewsPotential Class Action: Baby Powder Injuries
Two class-action lawsuits were filed against Johnson & Johnson in 2014 claiming that the company’s talcum powder products have been causing ovarian cancer in women. The two products the lawsuit cites are Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower. One…
Posted on in NewsInferior Vena Cava Filters: What Litigators Need to Know
There are 23 lawsuits nationwide against inferior vena cava (IVC) filter manufacturer R.C. Bard that are seeking to consolidate in an MDL, with the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation debating the matter in an upcoming hearing session on July 30.…
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