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3M Company Agrees to $6 Billion Settlement for US Military Earplug Lawsuit

3M Company and Aearo Technologies, the companies responsible for the defective US military earplugs, have agreed to a $6.01 billion settlement to pay for plaintiffs who had hearing loss. About 240,000 plaintiffs are expected to receive compensation until 2029. Those who used 3M Combat Arms Earplugs (Version 2 – CAEv2) between 2003 and 2015 may be entitled to this new settlement. This product had a

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A History of Fast Food Lawsuits in the US

Customers of fast food restaurants like McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, and Arby’s have filed class action lawsuits to pursue compensation for damages. Many have done this because of unsatisfactory meals, overcharging, false advertising, or strange incidents of negligence. The history of fast food lawsuits began in the 1990s with the infamous McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit. From there, fast food customers realized they could pursue

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Burger King in the Press: Whopper Lawsuit

Burger King recently came under fire in a new class action lawsuit for falsely marketing their trademark Whopper burger. Marketing promises a large burger that can satisfy any hungry customer, but many in the Whopper lawsuit have complained that advertisements overstate the size of the burger. According to a recent class action lawsuit filing, plaintiffs allege that the Whopper’s marketing has changed since 2017. New

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The Russo Firm Files Lawsuit Against Arby’s for False Advertising

The Russo Firm is currently representing a plaintiff in a lawsuit against Arby’s for falsely advertising the quantity and quality of the meat in their sandwiches. Plaintiff Joseph Alongis of New York purchased roast beef sandwiches based on images and advertising that grossly overestimated the sandwiches’ meat quality. Marketing material shows sandwiches with plentiful meat of high quality, but the reality is that customers receive

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What Does Filing Say About The Burger King Whopper Lawsuit?

Customers of Burger King have filed a class action lawsuit against the fast food corporation for falsely advertising the size of their Whopper menu item. They market the burger as one of the biggest on the market, but the reality can be quite different. Plaintiffs allege that Burger King Whopper advertisements exaggerate the size of the menu item by 35%, with consumers receiving less meat

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The Science Behind Tylenol Use During Pregnancy Causing Autism - The Russo Firm

The Science Behind Tylenol Use During Pregnancy Causing Autism

Tylenol is an over-the-counter medication that helps to treat aches and pains, which can be especially helpful to a woman during pregnancy. However, many scientific studies have pointed out that prenatal use of Tylenol or other acetaminophen products can cause autism. Using Tylenol during pregnancy can cause a mother’s child to experience hormonal disruption, oxidative stress, glutathione depletion, and reduced immune response. These factors can

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What are the Toxic Chemicals Found in AFFF Firefighting Foam - The Russo Firm

What are the Toxic Chemicals Found in AFFF Firefighting Foam?

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) is a type of firefighting foam used by most civilian and military units to suppress fires. However, this firefighting foam contains toxic “forever chemicals” called per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that can cause severe health issues if a person is exposed to large quantities. When AFFF firefighting foam is used, PFAS can persist in the environment through soil and drinking sources,

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