Discussions surrounding the ongoing Hair Relaxer MDL are progressing as both plaintiffs and defendants move closer toward potential settlement talks. Plaintiffs’ attorneys are maintaining a cautious stance, though all parties [...]
On Friday, Judge Rowland presented a detailed schedule for the bellwether trials in the hair relaxer MDL: Key Dates & Events: April 30, 2025: Both parties must identify and exchange [...]
A hearing has been set for January 31, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. (CT) to discuss the selection of bellwether cases. For transparency, the hearing will be accessible to the public [...]
The court conducted a video status hearing to address the plaintiffs' ongoing concerns regarding Revlon’s responses to interrogatories. Some progress was made during the hearing. Regarding issues with “inconsistent naming [...]
The FDA's proposal to prohibit the use of formaldehyde in hair straightening products remains uncertain due to an executive order issued during the Trump administration, which paused all federal regulations. [...]
Over the past month, 14 new cases have been added to the Roundup cancer MDL, bringing the total number of pending cases to 4,414. This increase is somewhat unexpected, especially [...]
Recent research reveals that exposure to glyphosate from genetically modified (GM) crops has negatively impacted perinatal health in rural U.S. communities, particularly affecting historically marginalized populations. The study highlighted that [...]
During the confirmation hearings, it was highlighted that RFK Jr. received compensation for his involvement in the Roundup litigation.
Reports are still emerging, though unverified, that some plaintiff attorneys are settling all or portions of their backlog of Roundup-related lawsuits.
Monsanto has filed an appeal against a $175 million jury verdict in Pennsylvania Superior Court, seeking to reverse the decision that favored Ernest Caranci, who claimed that Roundup weedkiller was [...]
