Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Trial Starts: Symbotex Defect Claims In Court
First Covidien bellwether trial begins July 13, 2026, with 2,400+ hernia mesh cases pending.
Kentucky opioid settlement funds now publicly available for taxpayer spending review
The website, created in partnership with the University of Kentucky's RADAR program, provides detailed tracking of spending from local governments and...
Minnesota distributes $20 million from 3M settlement toward environmental conservation and habitat
Minnesota awards $20 million from 3M's PFAS settlement to restore habitat and recreation in contaminated river regions.
New York pursues sweeping lawsuit against chemical manufacturers for water pollution
New York sues five chemical manufacturers for decades of PFAS contamination affecting half its public water systems and all tested residents in some communities.
Manufacturers face multi-state lawsuit alleging decades of water contamination damage
Manufacturers in landmark PFAS litigation face billions in settlement costs and decades of drinking water remediation obligations.
Delaware court raises bar for scientific evidence in drug liability claims
Stricter evidentiary standards are making it harder for drug injury plaintiffs to prove causation without robust scientific methodology.
Emergency Services Agency Selects Advanced Cardiac Monitoring Equipment Using Settlement Funding
Rural emergency services gain advanced cardiac technology through opioid settlement funding, with Brooke County's $286,747.09 purchase illustrating nationwide EMS modernization trends.
Purdue Pharma Faces Dissolution Following Five Billion Dollar Opioid Settlement Judgment
The company that manufactured OxyContin, the prescription opioid that fueled decades of addiction and overdose deaths, dissolved following a $7.4 billion...
Kentucky Launches Digital Platform Monitoring Opioid Settlement Spending Distribution
Kentucky's new opioid settlement dashboard reveals troubling gaps in local spending even as the state receives nearly $1 billion in settlement funds.
$450 Million Settlement Reached in Chemours PFAS Water Pollution Case
Federal regulators secure first major PFAS settlement requiring a manufacturer to fund water treatment and pollution controls.