If you lived or worked at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base in North Carolina, between 1953 and 1987, you were likely exposed to toxic drinking water. Although the water increased the risk of many different health conditions, bladder and kidney cancer are the most common. Thanks to a new law, the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022, those who were exposed to the water at Camp Lejeune and have since been diagnosed with cancer or another qualifying condition may be eligible to file a lawsuit.

The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released potentially disturbing new data regarding an increase in the number of fatal malignant mesothelioma cases among women. In a report that was released on May 13, 2022, the CDC states that the number of deaths due to mesothelioma in women “significantly increased” from 489 in 1999 to 614 in 2020.

Mesothelioma is an aggressive and deadly form of cancer. While patients suffering from this disease often face a grim prognosis, they must also make some tough choices regarding their treatment options. It’s sometimes difficult to weigh a treatment’s potential effectiveness against its likely impact on quality of life.

Two recent studies have provided additional insight into the value of taking a customized, preventative approach to mesothelioma treatments and how treatment choice may affect a patient’s quality of life.

Johnson & Johnson started selling surgical dressings in 1886, but the company’s expansion to baby care products in 1894 made Johnson & Johnson a household name. The company’s baby powder, made from crushed talc, has been a nursery staple ever since. Today, Johnson & Johnson offers a stunning variety of products, from Band-Aids to shampoos, with global sales of more than $93.7 billion in 2021. But its beloved baby powder has been under fire since 2017. Here’s what you need to know.

What is Paraquat?

Paraquat dichloride, or simply, Paraquat, is a highly toxic herbicide or weed killer. It's on top of the list of the most commonly used farming herbicides in the US. Paraquat can cause sudden and serious symptoms, or even fatal poisoning when ingested or inhaled. As such, it's not allowed for public use or in residential areas.

Paraquat, a highly toxic herbicide, has recently made headlines due to its potential connection with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Due to safety concerns, many individuals have found themselves wondering if they’ve been exposed to paraquat and, if so, whether they should be concerned about potential long-term effects.

If you were exposed to Paraquat and then developed Parkinson’s disease (PD), you might have grounds for a lawsuit.  

There are currently more than 600 lawsuits that are part of a class action, along with an estimated 75 suits pending in state court. An initial ruling in the class action suit in February 2022 allows plaintiffs to move forward to trial.