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Boeing 737 Max developments: an update
Boeing, initially projected to bring in total revenue in 2019 of $110 billion, has now cut its 737 Max production line by 20% in response…
In a desperate move, J&J seeks to move all talc cases to bankruptcy court
Johnson & Johnson wants a federal bankruptcy judge to take over more than 2,400 talc lawsuits. If the federal judge takes the case, they would…
Boeing 737 Max 8 – Sacrificing safety to the bottom line?
Ten years ago, Boeing was under immense pressure to compete with its European rival Airbus when that company redesigned its A320 planes to carry larger, more…
NHTSA’s probe of ZF TRW airbags affects 12.3 million vehicles
Federal officials investigating airbags made by auto supplier ZF TRW Automotive that could fail to deploy in a crash are widening their probe to encompass…
Documentary investigates safety of talc, chemicals in beauty products
Canadian film director Phyllis Ellis’s new documentary, Toxic Beauty, uses the suspected link between talc products and ovarian cancer as a launching point to investigate…
Whistleblower says Boeing aircraft contain bogus, unsafe parts
A Chinese whistleblower who worked for an aviation parts supplier for Boeing alleges bogus and potentially dangerous components made by third-party companies are being installed…
Has Costco stopped selling Monsanto’s Roundup?
Consumer chatter says Costco has reportedly pulled Monsanto’s top-selling weed killer Roundup from its store shelves nationwide and will no longer sell the controversial product…
Sika auto worker dies from amputation work injury
A Sika Automotive plant worker in Gastonia, North Carolina, died April 11 after suffering an accidental arm amputation while cleaning a recycling belt on the…
New study links Roundup ingredient glyphosate to cancer
A highly anticipated study released last week by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)…
Engine defect class action lawsuit filed against Hyundai, Kia
A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motor Co. in a Washington federal court. It’s claimed in the…
Beasley Allen investigating deadly Boeing crashes
At the request of one of the victim’s family, Beasley Allen is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplane…
Settlement reached resolving Xarelto Stroke Medication Lawsuits
A $775 million settlement was reached by the manufacturers of the widely used Xarelto drug to settle lawsuits filed by patients who experienced bleeding injuries….
$884 Million Settlement with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV
In 2019, the former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. agreed to pay up to $884 million to settle claims that it illegally equipped diesel fuel-powered vehicles…
J&J hit with $29.5 million verdict in latest talc trial
A California state jury slapped Johnson & Johnson and its onetime talc supplier Cyprus Mines Corp., with a near-$29.5 million verdict after finding the companies’…
House hears testimony about talc safety concerns
Marvin Salter’s mother, Jackie Salter Fox, approached her ovarian cancer diagnosis with a positive attitude and a big smile. “She smiled through her surgery, through…
Goodyear tire defect caused fatal crash, Texas jury finds
A Texas jury found Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., liable for $33 million in a case brought by the family of a man killed in…
Beasley Allen investigating defective 3M combat earplugs
The next time you thank a veteran for his service, he may not be able to hear you. Beasley Allen lawyers are investigating claims related…
Wrongful death lawsuit filed for family of Russell County Man
Beasley Allen has filed a lawsuit against Russell County Group Home as well as staff in the wrongful death of Mr. John Wayne Lewis. The…