by Christina Grube & Mark York (MASS TORT NEWS) Today, a Florida jury ruled that the energy drink company, Celsius, breached the terms of two separate endorsement deals with rapper Flo Rida, yielding an $82 million settlement. The 6 person jury–one man, five women–deliberated for one day before returning their verdict early this afternoon. Many expect an appeal … [Read more...] about Jury sides with Flo Rida: Celsius to pay $82 mil for breach of contract
Flo Rida Breach of Contract Trial at Closing
by Christina Grube & Mark York (MASS TORT NEWS) A Florida judge officially scheduled closing arguments in Strong Arm Productions v. Celsius Holdings, bringing the breach of contract trial between rapper Flo Rida and energy-drink producer Celsius to a close. After a week of proceedings in Fort Lauderdale, with Judge David Haimes scheduled closing arguments for Tue., … [Read more...] about Flo Rida Breach of Contract Trial at Closing
JPML Decisions from Dec. 1 Hearings in New York City
By Christina Grube Matters Designated with Oral Argument MDL No. 3050 − IN RE: Chantix (Varenicline) Marketing, Sale Practices and Products Liability Litigation (No. II) MDL No. 3051 − In re: Arc Airbag Inflators Products Liability Litigation MDL No. 3052 − In re: Kia Hyundai Vehicle Theft Litigation MDL No. 3053 − In re: Nelnet Servicing, LLC, … [Read more...] about JPML Decisions from Dec. 1 Hearings in New York City
“They’re having to give a lot of that money back,” Mikal Watts speaks on Juul Settlement
By Christina Grube (MASS TORT NEWS) JUUL Labs announced thousands of case settlements in litigation over unethical product production and marketing to minors (MDL 2913, IN RE: Juul Labs, Inc. Marketing, Sales Practices & Products Liability Litigation) totaling $1.7 billion dollars. The E-Cigarette producer announced the settlement last week and say equity investments … [Read more...] about “They’re having to give a lot of that money back,” Mikal Watts speaks on Juul Settlement
Brent Wisner Comments on Zantac Judgment Dismissing Plaintiff Experts
West Palm Beach County Historic Courthouse; West Palm Beach, FL Christina Grube, MTN Correspondent (MASS TORT NEWS) Judge Robin L. Rosenberg granted the defendants summary judgment in MDL 2924 for Zantac, resulting in the dismissal of plaintiff experts. In the 341 page judgment, Rosenburg ruled that the studies of animals which plaintiff experts used to support … [Read more...] about Brent Wisner Comments on Zantac Judgment Dismissing Plaintiff Experts
GW Complex Litigation Conference a Major Success; Collaboration From All Sides of Courtroom
By Christina Grube "Why would you go to any other conferences?" - Anne Andrews, Partner at Andrews & Thornton The George Washington University Law School (GW Law) boasted a major success in mounting their first bi-annual Complex Litigation conference last week in Washington D.C.. The event remained unique from other litigation conferences by featuring dozens of … [Read more...] about GW Complex Litigation Conference a Major Success; Collaboration From All Sides of Courtroom
Motion By Plaintiff Leadership Undermines Effectiveness of Zantac MDL?
By Christina Grube Updated 11/29/22 (MASS TORT NEWS) A recent motion by Plaintiff leaders in Zantac MDL 2924 may serve to undermine the effectiveness of the MDL. In January, U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenburg approved the request by Plaintiff leadership to reduce the number of cancers from 10 to 5, removing certain cancers (breast, prostate, colorectal, kidney, and … [Read more...] about Motion By Plaintiff Leadership Undermines Effectiveness of Zantac MDL?
3M Update with Jennifer Hoekstra
By Christina Grube (MASS TORT NEWS) Judge M. Casey Rodgers announced a stay of deadlines in the 3M MDL 2885–currently the largest MDL in the United States. Lead Plaintiff Counsel Jennifer Hoekstra of Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz told Mass Tort News that Plaintiff leaders view the decision as “a positive sign for the MDL.” Judge Rodgers explained in his … [Read more...] about 3M Update with Jennifer Hoekstra
U.S. Military to End Nationwide Use of PFAS Foam
By Christina Grube & Napoli Shkolnik PLLC (MASS TORT NEWS) - The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GOA) confirmed that the Department of Defense (DOD) must legally phase out its use of the PFAS-based Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) by October of 2023. The change comes after a 2021 military investigation re-categorized the group of manmade chemical compounds … [Read more...] about U.S. Military to End Nationwide Use of PFAS Foam
Gardasil MDL 3036 Docket Leadership Assigned
By Christina Grube & Mark York (MASS TORT NEWS) - On October 11th, Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr of the Western District of North Carolina officially approved docket leadership in MDL 3036 against Merck for the HPV vaccine, Gardasil. Judge Conrad approved documents (shown below) filed in September assigning the following attorneys to litigation leadership: Bijan Esfandiari … [Read more...] about Gardasil MDL 3036 Docket Leadership Assigned
