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Jurisdiction: Schenectady Supreme Court, New York - Defendant Fives Giddings & Lewis were sued in New York by plaintiff McCune, based on the allegation that their machinery exposed him to asbestos. Mr. McCune filed this...more
THE EXPANDING SOURCES AND COSTS OF PFAS CONTAMINATION - Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) investigation and litigation in the last few years has predominantly been focused on impacts which ultimately originate...more
As integrating artificial intelligence into corporate operations accelerates, the rapid deployment of AI tools—often driven by executive and investor pressure—has outpaced the establishment of robust governance, compliance,...more
The Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) has released its assessment identifying key drivers of childhood chronic disease, including poor diet and aggregation of environmental chemicals. The report...more
A recent Louisiana Supreme Court decision confirmed that clear and express warning labels are a powerful defense for manufacturers against product liability claims under the Louisiana Products Liability Act (LPLA), especially...more
On June 5, 2025, the US Supreme Court dismissed as improvidently granted a closely watched case that could have clarified whether federal courts may certify damages class actions under Rule 23 when the class includes both...more
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space....more
Recent scientific research has uncovered a significant association between the long-term use of Depo-Provera, a widely used injectable contraceptive, and the development of meningiomas, tumors affecting the membranes...more
Implant maker Exactech may conclude bankruptcy without TPG settlement | Reuters - Medical implant maker Exactech adjourned its Chapter 11 plan confirmation hearing on Wednesday, delaying proceedings that would have...more
Berkoski v. Honda Motor Company, Ltd., 328 A.3d 986 (N. J. Super., App. Div. 2025) - This product liability action centered on a fatal auto accident; a head-on collision that the plaintiff claimed could have been prevented if...more
In recent years, plaintiffs have increasingly set their sights on kratom, a controversial botanical supplement, as a target for litigation. With at least 15 putative class-action cases filed in the past year alone, this...more
Takeaway: We have discussed the pleading requirements that apply to cases alleging that products are toxic or otherwise contaminated with some sort of harmful substance or chemical. See Federal court dismisses false...more
Programming is rapidly transforming from a manual, line-by-line exercise into an iterative collaboration between programmers and their large language model (LLM) of choice. Working inside modern integrated development...more
Consumer product companies are facing unprecedented scrutiny as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) intensifies its regulatory oversight. With heightened civil penalties, increased monitoring of e-commerce...more
In a recent case pending in Hawaii state court, a husband and wife sued a tobacco company defendant for various claims related to its manufacturing and marketing of tobacco cigarettes, including strict products liability,...more
The Product Liability & Mass Tort Monitor is a monthly newsletter delivering critical updates, data insights and actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of product liability and mass tort litigation....more
The evidentiary burden on plaintiffs to have a case certified—i.e., the “some basis in fact” standard—has been described as a “low bar” in countless cases. Plaintiffs cite the “low bar” in trying to certify their cases, and...more
In 2024, Ontario’s highest court affirmed the principle that a certifiable tort claim requires a plaintiff to provide some basis in fact for a present, materialized injury that is “sufficiently serious.” A legally compensable...more
Searcy Denney recently became aware of safety concerns with the seats used in Bass Pro’s bass boats. According to the Coast Guard’s safety alert, the casting seats break at the connection between the seatback and base, which...more
The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition challenging a rule promulgated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) banning small, high-powered, separable magnets. Upholding CPSC’s rule, the Tenth...more
In April 2025, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce unanimously approved the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act. The Act, if it is enacted, would convert current voluntary standards ANSI/CAN/UL...more
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. Chelsea Garland, et al. v. The Kroger Co., No. 3:24-cv-00240-LL-JLB (S.D. Cal. – February 12,...more
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 29 (SB 29) on May 14, 2025. SB 29 amends the Texas Business Organizations Code’s (TBOC) provisions regarding corporate governance, director and officer liability, shareholder...more
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed Georgia Senate Bills 68 and 69 into law, enacting the most significant overhaul of Georgia’s tort system since 2005. The laws, enacted on April 21, 2025, are consequential for the...more
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court recently revived a medical device lawsuit (Bennett v. C.R. Bard)1 centered on a fact issue regarding the plaintiff’s knowledge of a product defect as the cause of his condition. The case shines...more