Mass Tort Report

Keeping you up to date with the world of mass torts.

by Attorney Jeff Keiser

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First NEC Baby Formula Settlement

NEC Baby Formula Update – by Attorney Jeff Keiser.   Damages Awarded The NEC Baby Formula cases have been quiet the last few months, but we have some fantastic news to share. Last Thursday (March 14, 2024), an Illinois jury awarded the first plaintiff to present their case a staggering $60 million in damages. Mead …

Deadline approaches, Baby Food

Deadline approaches, Baby Food – by Attorney Jeff Keiser.   Spring is Coming When that calendar turns from February to March, I start thinking about spring (and even better, summer).  Even though the mass tort world seemingly never sleeps, at least we can start thinking about being a little warmer while doing it.  So, what’s …

Ozempic MDL Formed

Ozempic News Flash – by Attorney Jeff Keiser.   New Ozempic MDL Formed Last Friday, the JPML announced the creation of a new MDL to handle new Ozempic claims alleging the drug causes gastroparesis, which is sometimes referred to as stomach paralysis. It’s important to note that this is not the first MDL based on …

RoundUp Verdict

Round Up Verdict Update – Mass Tort Report by Attorney Jeff Keiser.   On Monday In the past few years, the Roundup litigation has shifted from the federal MDL to state courts, with varying success. There are still more than 4,000 cases sitting in the MDL, but nothing exciting is happening over there. On the …

Stop Paraquat Fraud

How we Stop Paraquat Fraud from Legalcalls.com by Attorney Jeff Keiser.   Paraquat Paraquat is poised for a burst of activity in 2024. We are getting a renewal of interest, and it is no wonder because this is a solid tort that we’ve been working on since 2021. Here are some best practices we use …

Litigation Update: Tylenol

Litigation Update: Tylenol from Legalcalls.com by Attorney Jeff Keiser.   Happy New Year! If you’re reading this, you survived 2023 and all we can say is – Congrats!  It’s been a challenging year for all of us, and all we really hope for is that everyone has a better and more profitable 2024. I, for …

J&J Settlement, PFAS, and One Wheel

Camp Lejeune Update by Attorney Jeff Keiser. JPML Let’s start with the JPML hearing that took place last week in San Antonio. There were no major pharmaceutical or product liability cases on the docket, but one case could be interesting going forward. We’ve all seen the ‘OneWheel’ scooter devices roaming our streets over the past …

Camp Lejeune: Only 25% of Clients Accept Elective Option Offers

Camp Lejeune Update by Attorney Jeff Keiser. December 1, 2023 Now that claims in the Camp Lejeune case are moving along, questions are being asked about what conditions qualify. We’ve all seen the lists. The federal government has issued a list that presumptively qualifies a plaintiff for compensation, and some law firms have taken the …

Round-up: How to Stop Mass Tort Fraud

Roundup is Still Running Strong by Attorney Jeff Keiser. Roundup Resurgence Roundup is a mature tort that has seen a resurgence of interest in the past few months. It is a well tested tort with a high potential payout, and some settlements have already been awarded. However, since past settlements are well-known, many people think …

Litigation Update: Bard PowerPort

Litigation Update: Bard PowerPort from Legalcalls.com by Attorney Jeff Keiser. “After 3 weeks of running Bard Powerport, this has turned out to be a nice tort with clear-cut criteria. Current pricing, while favorable now, will not last. See my notes below” – Craig Alinder Bard PowerPort The mass tort world has been pretty quiet for …