A company or group of people can make a mistake that exposes multiple parties to harm. In this case, these people can all seek compensation for damages through legal action by holding the at-fault party accountable for their negligent action. A mass tort is a large civil action that includes hundreds or thousands of people seeking compensation for damages caused by the same at-fault party.
Ozempic is a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Analog-Type drug used by those with Type II Diabetes to help control their blood sugar levels and lose weight. However, the injectable medication has come under fire for causing significant health issues. In the past couple of years, there have been numerous lawsuits against the manufacturer of Ozempic, Novo Nordisk, for the drug causing gallstones. Recently, there have been
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
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
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
Camp Lejeune is a military base in North Carolina that experienced water contamination, causing adverse health conditions for people living there between August 1st, 1953, and December 31st, 1987. Camp Lejeune’s toxic water victims have suffered health conditions, such as prostate, pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancer, that caused effects on their health, physical functioning, and quality of life. For a long time, Camp Lejeune toxic
Burger King faces a class action lawsuit accusing the restaurant chain of false advertising regarding their flagship Whopper sandwich. This case further expands the series of legal challenges faced by other fast-food powerhouses, including McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Arby’s for similar concerns, all of which The Russo Firm has filed. Read the Burger King Lawsuit Filing Burger King Lawsuit Background Filed in March 2020, the lawsuit
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
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,
Recent studies have indicated that pregnant women that consistently use Tylenol during their pregnancy can expose their children to the risk of autism. Tylenol is a popular over-the-counter pain reliever used by pregnant women to relieve physical pregnancy aches and pains, but it contains endocrine disruptors that can alter fetal development. Because of this, plaintiffs have begun suggesting a new warning label for Tylenol. Many
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