Taxotere Lien Resolution

Countless service members, their families, and civilians who lived and worked at North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 may have been exposed to toxic water sources. Water-based contaminants are believed to have caused birth defects, several types of cancer, and other life-threatening diseases.

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Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is the most widely used herbicide in the world. Roundup itself is the most widely used herbicide in American agriculture.  Roundup is used on commercial crops, gardens, residential lawns, parks, playgrounds, plant nurseries, golf courses, and more.

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The herbicide Paraquat has been widely used in the United States since 1964, despite being banned by other governments such as the European Union and China. While Paraquat does not contain glyphosate (the key ingredient in Roundup), it is very toxic when ingested and may cause a variety of serious health problems.

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Sex abuse survivors include children, adults, and adults who were abused as children. Long-term effects of sexual abuse include depression, anxiety, self-blame and guilt, disordered eating, sleep problems, sexual problems, relationship problems, and more.

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Elmiron is a drug used to treat bladder pain or discomfort associated with interstitial cystitis. Thousands of lawsuits against the drug’s maker claim that plaintiffs suffered vision problems that can lead to blindness.

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Paragard is a hormone-free, T-shaped birth control device that doctors place in the base of a woman’s uterus. Once implanted, a layer of copper on the device prevents sperm from reaching and fertilizing an egg. Plaintiffs allege that the device can break during removal, leaving plastic shards that get stuck in the uterus, requiring surgical removal.

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Zantac is the popular brand name of a drug called Ranitidine, which is widely used to treat various gastrointestinal conditions such as heartburn and acid reflux. Lawsuits have been filed by Zantac users who developed cancer, which is thought to have been caused by a potential cancer-causing contaminant.

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Juul is an e-cigarette device that delivers nicotine to users through the inhalation of water-based vapors instead of smoke. Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturer, primarily claiming that the company engaged in deceptive marketing practices and did not disclose how addictive the device could be.

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These lawsuits allege that defendant Johnson & Johnson is liable for personal injuries or wrongful deaths from ovarian cancer among women who used the company’s talc products for feminine hygiene. Many of the suits allege that the products contain asbestos, a known carcinogen.

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Hair relaxer is a chemical product used primarily by Black and Brown women to make hair lay flat and straight. Such products can disrupt hormones and contribute to health problems such as ovarian and uterine cancer.

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Acetaminophen, known primarily by its popular brand name Tylenol, has been one of the most widely used over-the-counter medications for decades. Almost every adult in the U.S. has probably taken Tylenol at least once, and millions use it regularly for aches and pains.

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Companies facing large mass tort liability have turned to bankruptcy since the 1980s, when cases against asbestos manufacturers were emerging.

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