If you or a loved one suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to another party’s actions, you may be entitled to compensation for those losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury or financial loss due to a car accident in Chicago, IL – you may be entitled to compensation for those damages.
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If you or a loved one have suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to a truck accident in Chicago, IL – you may qualify to take legal action to gain compensation for those injuries and losses.
If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident in Chicago or the greater Chicagoland area – you may be eligible to file a Chicago motorcycle accident lawsuit.
If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in Chicago at no fault of your own and you suffered injuries as a result, you may qualify to file a Chicago bike accident lawsuit.
Chicago is one of the nation’s largest construction centers.
Thousands of men and women work on sites across the city and metropolitan area on tasks ranging from skilled trades to administrative operations.
Unfortunately, construction site accidents are fairly common.
Contact TorHoerman Law to discuss your legal options with an experienced Chicago construction accident lawyer, free of charge and no obligation required.
Nursing homes and nursing facilities should provide a safe, supportive environment for senior citizens, with qualified staff, nurses, and aids administering quality care.
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect can occur, leaving residents at risk and vulnerable.
Contact an experienced Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer from TorHoerman Law today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
If you are a resident of Chicago, or the greater Chicagoland area, and you have a loved one who suffered a fatal injury due to another party’s negligence or malpractice – you may qualify to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your loved one’s behalf.
When a child is injured at a daycare center, parents are left wondering who can be held liable, who to contact for legal help, and how a lawsuit may pan out for them.
If your child has suffered an injury at a daycare facility, you may be eligible to file a daycare injury lawsuit.
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If you or a loved one suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to another party’s actions, you may be entitled to compensation for those losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury or financial loss due to a car accident in Edwardsville, IL – you may be entitled to compensation for those damages.
If you or a loved one have suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to a truck accident in Edwardsville, IL – you may qualify to take legal action to gain compensation for those injuries and losses.
If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident in Edwardsville – you may be eligible to file an Edwardsville motorcycle accident lawsuit.
If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in Edwardsville at no fault of your own and you suffered injuries as a result, you may qualify to file an Edwardsville bike accident lawsuit.
Nursing homes and nursing facilities should provide a safe, supportive environment for senior citizens, with qualified staff, nurses, and aids administering quality care.
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect can occur, leaving residents at risk and vulnerable.
If you are a resident of Edwardsville and you have a loved one who suffered a fatal injury due to another party’s negligence or malpractice – you may qualify to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your loved one’s behalf.
When a child is injured at a daycare center, parents are left wondering who can be held liable, who to contact for legal help, and how a lawsuit may pan out for them.
If your child has suffered an injury at a daycare facility, you may be eligible to file a daycare injury lawsuit.
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If you or a loved one suffered injuries on someone else’s property in Edwardsville IL, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
If property owners fail to keep their premises safe, and their negligence leads to injuries, property damages or other losses as a result of an accident or incident, a premises liability lawsuit may be possible.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to another party’s actions, you may be entitled to compensation for those losses.
Contact the experienced St. Louis personal injury lawyers from TorHoerman Law for a free, no-obligation St. Louis personal injury lawsuit case consultation today.
If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury or financial loss due to a car accident in St. Louis, IL – you may be entitled to compensation for those damages.
If you or a loved one have suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to a truck accident in St. Louis, IL – you may qualify to take legal action to gain compensation for those injuries and losses.
If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident in St. Louis or the greater St. Louis area – you may be eligible to file a St. Louis motorcycle accident lawsuit.
If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in St. Louis at no fault of your own and you suffered injuries as a result, you may qualify to file a St. Louis bike accident lawsuit.
St. Louis is one of the nation’s largest construction centers.
Thousands of men and women work on sites across the city and metropolitan area on tasks ranging from skilled trades to administrative operations.
Unfortunately, construction site accidents are fairly common.
Contact TorHoerman Law to discuss your legal options with an experienced St. Louis construction accident lawyer, free of charge and no obligation required.
Nursing homes and nursing facilities should provide a safe, supportive environment for senior citizens, with qualified staff, nurses, and aids administering quality care.
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect can occur, leaving residents at risk and vulnerable.
If you are a resident of St. Louis, or the greater St. Louis area, and you have a loved one who suffered a fatal injury due to another party’s negligence or malpractice – you may qualify to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your loved one’s behalf.
When a child is injured at a daycare center, parents are left wondering who can be held liable, who to contact for legal help, and how a lawsuit may pan out for them.
If your child has suffered an injury at a daycare facility, you may be eligible to file a daycare injury lawsuit.
Contact a St. Louis daycare injury lawyer from TorHoerman Law today for a free consultation to discuss your case and potential legal action!
The Ozempic lawsuit centers on allegations that Novo Nordisk failed to adequately warn consumers about serious risks associated with Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications.
Plaintiffs allege the drug has been linked to severe gastrointestinal injuries, including gastroparesis, as well as vision loss and other complications that have disrupted patients’ health, nutrition, employment, and daily functioning.
If you or a loved one developed gastroparesis, bowel obstruction, severe vomiting, vision loss, or other serious complications after taking Ozempic or another GLP-1 medication, you may have legal options.
Dupixent lawsuits allege that patients treated with dupilumab therapy later developed cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that can closely resemble severe eczema.
Research and published case reports have raised questions about whether some patients with atopic dermatitis face a higher risk of developing CTCL compared to similar patients who did not receive the drug.
Plaintiffs contend that Sanofi and Regeneron failed to warn patients and physicians about the possibility that Dupixent could worsen, accelerate, or reveal previously undiagnosed cutaneous lymphoma.
If you or a loved one has suffered a severe reaction or blood cancer linked to Dupixent, you may be eligible to take action and file a Dupixent lawsuit.
Suboxone, a medication often used to treat opioid use disorder (OUD), has become a vital tool which offers a safer and more controlled approach to managing opioid addiction.
Despite its widespread use, Suboxone has been linked to severe tooth decay and dental injuries.
Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuits claim that the companies failed to warn about the risks of tooth decay and other dental injuries associated with Suboxone sublingual films.
The chemotherapy drug Taxotere, commonly used for breast cancer treatment, has been linked to severe eye injuries, permanent vision loss, and permanent hair loss.
Taxotere Lawsuits are being filed by breast cancer patients and others who have taken the chemotherapy drug and subsequently developed vision problems.
If you or a loved one used Taxotere and subsequently developed vision damage or other related medical problems, you may be eligible to file a Taxotere Lawsuit and seek financial compensation.
Tylenol (Acetaminophen), one of the most popular over the counter medications for pain relief and high fever, has been associated with an increased risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other developmental disorders in children exposed to Acetaminophen during pregnancy.
Legal claims against manufacturers and distributors of generic Acetaminophen have been investigated on behalf of pregnant women who used Tylenol during pregnancy and children who developed disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and more.
Spinal cord stimulator lawsuit claims allege that these devices are defectively designed and improperly marketed without adequate warnings, leading to severe injuries for patients.
TorHoerman Law is investigating claims involving spinal cord stimulators that allegedly caused serious injury instead of the relief patients were led to expect.
If you or a loved one experienced complications following spinal cord stimulator surgery, you may be eligible to pursue compensation through a spinal cord stimulator lawsuit.
Several studies have found a correlation between heavy social media use and mental health challenges, especially among younger users.
Social media harm lawsuits claim that social media companies are responsible for onsetting or heightening mental health problems, eating disorders, mood disorders, and other negative experiences of teens and children
You may be eligible to file a Social Media Mental Health Lawsuit if you are the parents of a teen, or teens, who attribute their use of social media platforms to their mental health problems.
Thousands of Uber sexual assault claims have been filed by passengers who suffered violence during rides arranged through the platform.
The ongoing Uber sexual assault litigation spans both federal law and California state court, with a consolidated Uber MDL (multi-district litigation) currently pending in the Northern District of California.
Uber sexual assault survivors across the country are coming forward to hold the company accountable for negligence in hiring, screening, and supervising drivers.
If you or a loved one were sexually assaulted, sexually battered, or faced any other form of sexual misconduct from an Uber driver, you may be eligible to file an Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit.
Roblox lawsuit claims center on allegations that the platform allowed predators to groom, exploit, and abuse children through unsafe design and inadequate protections.
TorHoerman Law is dedicated to helping families who believe their child was harmed on Roblox pursue justice and financial recovery.
For many families, legal action represents both a path to compensation and a way to demand systemic change in how Roblox treats the safety of its youngest players.
If your child was sexually abused, exploited, or exposed to harmful content through Roblox, you may be eligible to take legal action by filing a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation.
Although pressure cookers were designed to be safe and easy to use, a number of these devices have been found to have a defect that can lead to excessive buildup of internal pressure.
The excessive pressure may result in an explosion that puts users at risk of serious injuries such as burns, lacerations, an even electrocution.
If your pressure cooker exploded and caused substantial burn injuries or other serious injuries, you may be eligible to file a Pressure Cooker Lawsuit and secure financial compensation for your injuries and damages.
Olympus Scope lawsuit claims center on allegations that certain reusable Olympus endoscopes and related accessories exposed patients to dangerous bacterial contamination after medical procedures.
These infections can lead to hospitalization, IV antibiotic treatment, sepsis, organ failure, and death, leaving many patients with serious medical complications and lasting physical harm.
You may qualify to file an Olympus scope lawsuit if you underwent an ERCP or another endoscopic procedure involving Olympus equipment and later developed a serious bacterial infection.
Families who lost a loved one after infection-related complications linked to an Olympus scope procedure may also be able to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits are being filed against manufacturers of transvaginal mesh products for injuries, pain and suffering, and financial costs related to complications and injuries of these medical devices.
Over 100,000 Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits have been filed on behalf of women injured by vaginal mesh and pelvic mesh products.
If you or a loved one have suffered serious complications or injuries from vaginal mesh, you may be eligible to file a Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit.
Breast mesh lawsuits involve allegations that certain mesh products used during breast reconstruction, augmentation, and lift procedures contributed to postoperative complications and the need for revision surgeries.
Patients who experienced complications after mesh-assisted breast procedures have reported chronic pain, reconstruction problems, cosmetic deformities, and additional revision surgeries.
If you or a loved one experienced serious complications after breast surgery involving mesh or an internal bra technique, you may be eligible to pursue a breast mesh lawsuit claim for the harm caused.
Patients with the PowerPort devices may possibly be at a higher risk of serious complications or injury due to a catheter failure, according to lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of the Bard PowerPort Device.
If you or a loved one have been injured by a Bard PowerPort Device, you may be eligible to file a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit and seek financial compensation.
The AngioDynamics port catheter lawsuit claims that defective implantable ports have caused patients to suffer dangerous fractures, blood clots, and infections due to the breakdown of the catheter’s material inside the body.
These failures can lead to life-threatening complications such as embolism, sepsis, or the need for surgical removal of the device.
If you or a loved one experienced severe complications such as blood clots, infections, or catheter fractures requiring surgery due to a defective AngioDynamics port catheter, you may be eligible to file an AngioDynamics Port Catheter Lawsuit and seek compensation.
NEC Lawsuit claims allege that certain formulas given to infants in NICU settings increase the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) – a severe intestinal condition in premature infants.
Parents and guardians are filing NEC Lawsuits against baby formula manufacturers, alleging that the formulas contain harmful ingredients leading to NEC.
Despite the claims, Abbott and Mead Johnson deny the allegations, arguing that their products are thoroughly researched and dismissing the scientific evidence linking their formulas to NEC, while the FDA issued a warning to Abbott regarding safety concerns of a formula product.
You may be eligible to file a Toxic Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit if your child received baby bovine-based (cow’s milk) baby formula in the maternity ward or NICU of a hospital and was subsequently diagnosed with Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).
Paraquat, a widely-used herbicide, has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, leading to numerous Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuits against its manufacturers for failing to warn about the risks of chronic exposure.
Due to its toxicity, the EPA has restricted the use of Paraquat and it is currently banned in over 30 countries.
You may be eligible to file a Paraquat Lawsuit if you or a loved one were exposed to Paraquat and subsequently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease or other related health conditions.
Ethylene Oxide Lawsuit claims center on allegations that Sterigenics U.S., LLC and other defendants negligently released hazardous levels of ethylene oxide (EtO), exposing nearby residents and workers to a known carcinogen linked to breast cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, and other serious illnesses.
If you or a loved one were diagnosed with cancer or other serious health problems associated with exposure to ethylene oxide and lived near a facility with known emissions, you may be eligible to file an Ethylene Oxide Lawsuit and seek financial compensation.
Nitrous oxide lawsuit claims center on manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who profit from selling canisters that are widely misused as a recreational drug.
Reports link this misuse to severe neurological injuries, psychiatric symptoms, hypoxia, and deaths caused by accidents or overdose.
These cases are rapidly expanding as more evidence emerges of the profound physical, psychological, and social toll caused by nitrous oxide misuse.
If you or a loved one has suffered brain injuries, spinal cord or nerve damage, psychiatric symptoms, or even death linked to misused nitrous oxide, you may be eligible to pursue a nitrous oxide lawsuit claim and seek compensation for the harm caused.
Diacetyl popcorn lung lawsuit claims center on allegations that repeated inhalation of butter-flavoring chemicals in certain workplaces, including diacetyl and related substitutes, caused permanent and preventable airway damage.
Popcorn lung, medically known as bronchiolitis obliterans or constrictive bronchiolitis, is a serious obstructive lung disease that scars and narrows the small airways, leaving many people with persistent shortness of breath, chronic cough, and reduced exercise tolerance.
TorHoerman Law has experience handling diacetyl popcorn lung cases and is currently reviewing claims from workers who believe occupational exposure to these flavoring chemicals contributed to their diagnosis.
If you or a loved one were diagnosed with diacetyl induced lung disease or bronchiolitis obliterans, you may have grounds to pursue a diacetyl popcorn lung lawsuit for the harm caused to your lung tissue and long-term lung function.
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The Hair Relaxer Litigation continues to grow with 11,371 lawsuits currently pending in an MDL.
The MDL structure is being used to consolidate these lawsuits, aiming to centralize the pretrial proceedings, streamline discovery, minimize redundant efforts, and ensure consistent legal rulings across similar cases.
Individuals who have developed cancer after frequent use of hair relaxers are encouraged to seek legal consultation.
Hair Straighteners Uterine Cancer Lawsuit Overview
On this page, we will discuss the Hair Straighteners Uterine Cancer Lawsuit, research on chemical hair straighteners, what is uterine cancer, the risk between using hair straighteners and cancer, if you qualify for a hair straighteners uterine cancer lawsuit, and much more.
Intro to the Hair Straighteners Uterine Cancer Lawsuit
Scientific and medical research has found that the use of chemical hair straightening products and hair relaxers may increase the risk of uterine cancer and other hormone sensitive cancers.
Several studies have shown that chemicals commonly found in these products, such as phthalates and formaldehyde, can disrupt the endocrine system.
This disruption may lead to hormonal imbalances, which are known risk factors for developing hormone-sensitive cancers, including uterine and breast cancer.
Women who have used hair relaxers regularly over many years are especially vulnerable to these harmful effects.
Hair Relaxer Lawsuits are being filed on behalf of women who used hair straightening products and subsequently developed uterine cancer.
Wondering if you qualify for a Hair Straighteners Uterine Cancer Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one frequently used hair straightening chemicals and later developed uterine cancer, you are encouraged to reach out to an attorney and discuss a potential legal claim.
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The Hair Straightener Lawsuit refers to legal action taken by women who have developed serious health conditions, including uterine cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer, allegedly due to the prolonged use of chemical hair straighteners and relaxers.
These products often contain harmful chemicals, such as endocrine disruptors, which have been linked to an increased risk of hormone-sensitive cancers such as uterine, breast, and ovarian cancers.
Lawsuits claim that manufacturers of these chemical hair relaxers failed to warn consumers, particularly Black women, about the health risks associated with frequent use.
The lawsuits aim to hold companies accountable and seek compensation for those who have suffered from these health issues after using chemical hair straighteners.
Hair Straightening Products and the Increased Risk of Uterine Cancer
Manufacturers of chemical hair straighteners, hair relaxers, and other hair straightening products are facing lawsuits from countless women who have developed uterine cancer and other serious adverse health effects.
Frequent users of hair straightening products suffer from a higher uterine cancer incidence.
Women using hair straightening products were found to be twice as likely to develop uterine cancer than women who did not.
About The National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Sister Study
The NIEHS, a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducted an 11 year-long study, called the Sister Study, to identify risk factors for breast cancer and other health conditions.
Over the course of the study, it was found that women who use chemical hair straightening products were developing uterine cancer at twice the rate that those who did not use hair straightening products.
According to the study, around 60% of those who used hair straightening products in the previous year self identified as black women.
Hair products have been pondered as increasing the risk for certain cancers in women for some time now.
This study from the NIH has shown that frequent users of hair straightening products suffer from higher rates of incident uterine cancer.
Other studies from the NIEHS Environment and Cancer Epidemiology group found that permanent hair dye and straightening or relaxer products may increase the risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
Additional Research On Chemical Hair Straighteners And Health Risks
Other studies on the link between dangerous chemicals in hair straightening products and cancer diagnoses include:
Uterine cancer is a general term for cancers that effect the uterus, the main organ of the female reproductive system.
The most common type of uterine cancer is endometrial cancer, which begins in the lining of the uterus.
Another less common but aggressive form is uterine sarcoma, which starts in the muscle or other supporting tissues of the uterus.
Early symptoms often include abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, and changes in menstrual cycles, making early detection crucial for effective treatment.
Endometrial cancer impacts the lining of the uterus, and to “cure” the cancer, a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) is required.
In some cases, additional treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy may be necessary, especially if the cancer has spread beyond the uterus.
Risk factors for endometrial cancer include obesity, hormone imbalances, and prolonged exposure to estrogen without progesterone.
Another study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) looked at the rates of uterine cancer among a diverse population, further finding that black women suffer from higher rates of uterine cancer and higher mortality rates from the disease.
According to ECANA, one of the reasons for the disparity is that black women overwhelmingly experience a delay in diagnosis and medical care for endometrial cancer, putting them at a much higher risk for dying from the disease.
Do You Qualify for the Hair Straighteners Uterine Cancer Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one used chemical hair straightening products and went on to develop uterine cancer, you may be eligible to file a legal claim against manufacturers or distributors of the products used.
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.
You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for a Hair Relaxer Uterine Cancer Lawsuit.
Your Hair Relaxer Lawyer will help you complete the crucial tasks necessary to organizing and filing a lawsuit.
These steps include gathering evidence, assessing damages, and determining liability.
Gathering Evidence for Hair Straightener Uterine Cancer Lawsuits
Evidence is important in any personal injury lawsuit, but it is especially important for Hair Relaxer Lawsuits.
Evidence in your Hair Relaxer Lawsuit may include:
Medical records
Medical bills
Receipts of purchase
Lost wages as a result of medical treatment
Witness statements
Doctor’s notes
Other evidence proving use of hair relaxer products and the subsequent health impacts
Assessing Damages For Hair Straightener Lawsuits
With the help of an experienced attorney, you will begin to assess damages related to your case.
Damages refer to the total losses incurred as a result of an injury or diagnosis, both economic and non-economic.
Damages in a Chemical Hair Straightener Lawsuit may include:
Medical bills
Lost wages or earning capability
Lost quality of life
Loss of consortium
Pain and suffering
Emotional damages
Permanent disability
Other damages
Determining Liability For Hair Straightening Products Lawsuits
In Hair Relaxer cases, liability may fall on the company manufacturing or distributing hair straightening products.
To understand what companies may be liable for your uterine cancer diagnosis, refer to evidence you’ve collected.
Currently, defendants in the Hair Straightening Products MDL include:
TorHoerman Law: Accepting Clients for the Hair Straighteners Uterine Cancer Lawsuit
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Though the research group did not collect information on the brands or ingredients of hair products used by women participating in the study, the paper identifies specific chemicals found in hair straighteners that could contribute to increased uterine cancer risk.
The study lists parabens, bisphenol A, metals and formaldehyde as potentially dangerous hair straightening chemicals.
Frequent users of hair straightening products may be at a higher risk to develop uterine cancer compared to those who do not.
Researchers found that the use of hair straightening or relaxer products is common particularly among black women, and the rates of uterine cancer have been higher in black women than women of other ethnicities.
Hair relaxer use has been linked to several health problems.
Chemical hair straightening products may be linked to the following health conditions in frequent users:
Uterine cancer
Uterine fibroids
Breast cancer
Cervical cancer
Chronic hormonal imbalance
Endometrial cancer
Endometriosis
Ovarian cancer
Thyroid problems
Vitiligo
Other hormone sensitive cancers
These products often contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals, which may contribute to the development of hormone-sensitive cancers, especially among Black women who use these products more frequently.
Women who frequently used hair relaxers and subsequently developed uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, or other related health conditions may undergo several serious medical treatments.
These medical treatments include, but are not limited to:
Blood transfusion for iron deficiency anemia due to excessive bleeding
Chemotherapy
Endometrial ablation
Endometriosis excision
Hysterectomy
Laparoscopy
Laparotomy
Magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound (MRGFUS)
Tor Hoerman has represented injured individuals for more than 30 years, with experience spanning individual personal injury cases and nationwide mass tort litigation. His work includes car accidents, catastrophic injuries, product liability claims, and other serious injury cases. Tor has served in court-appointed leadership roles in national litigation and tried cases involving major corporate defendants.
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The Hair Relaxer Litigation continues to grow with 11,371 lawsuits currently pending in an MDL.
The MDL structure is being used to consolidate these lawsuits, aiming to centralize the pretrial proceedings, streamline discovery, minimize redundant efforts, and ensure consistent legal rulings across similar cases.
Individuals who have developed cancer after frequent use of hair relaxers are encouraged to seek legal consultation.
TorHoerman Law represents people whose lives have been disrupted by serious injuries, unsafe products, and negligence. Our attorneys handle individual personal injury cases as well as national mass tort lawsuits involving major corporations.
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In this case, we obtained a verdict of $495 Million for our client’s child who was diagnosed with Necrotizing Enterocolitis after consuming baby formula manufactured by Abbott Laboratories.
