Monsanto Wins in Philadelphia's Roundup Mass TortPhiladelphia, PA Bayer’s Monsanto had a good September. A Philadelphia jury found that, although Monsanto's Roundup weedkiller was defective, it did not cause plaintiff Ryan Young's non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It determined that Young did not provide sufficient evidence to prove that Roundup was the cause of his cancer. This is the fifth Monsanto Roundup lawsuit verdict in Philadelphia and the second win for the agrochemical company since trials began here about a year ago.
Tips for Maximizing Your Compensation in a Malpractice CaseSanta Clara, CA Medical malpractice happens when a healthcare expert, via omission or negligent act, injures or causes harm to patients. If you suffer any harm or are injured because of a healthcare professional’s negligence, you’re entitled to compensation. However, your settlement amount primarily depends on how you handle your medical malpractice lawsuit. Discussed below are four tips for maximizing your compensation in a malpractice case.
Former UPS Worker Claiming Racial Discrimination Awarded $237 millionSpokane, WA A jury has awarded a former United Parcel Service (UPS) worker over $237 million in a racial discrimination lawsuit last month in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington at Yakima. One attorney for the plaintiff said it is likely the biggest of its kind and the biggest ever in the state.
Splintered Decisions in ERISA 401k Forfeiture LawsuitsSan Diego, CA On September 24, the Southern District of California granted Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.’s motion to dismiss Konstantina Dimou’s ERISA lawsuit.
Dimou v. Thermo Fisher Scientific claims that forfeited contributions should have been used to pay the administrative expenses of the Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan rather than to offset required employer contributions. The financial difference can be significant.
The Role of Criminal Psychology in Legal ProceedingsSanta Clara, CA Understanding criminal behavior is a critical part of ensuring justice is served in legal cases. Whether it's a high-profile murder trial or a complex white-collar crime, the human mind plays a central role in why people commit certain actions. That’s where criminal psychology comes in. As courts look beyond physical evidence and testimonies, they increasingly turn to psychological evaluations to understand the minds behind crimes. The insights provided by criminal psychologists are now a valuable part of legal proceedings, helping to uncover motives, mental states, and even future risks.
Certification Granted in Southwest Airlines FMLA lawsuitOakland, CA A California federal judge certified a Southwest Airlines class action lawsuit filed by flight attendants accusing the airline of systemic interference with employees’ federally protected family and medical leave rights. The California labor complaint accuses Southwest Airlines of penalizing employees who took legally entitled leave, leading to denied disciplinary point reductions, and in some cases, wrongful terminations.
Duane Morris Lawyer Charges Firm with Discrimination, Employee MisclassificationOakland, CA On July 31, Megan Garland filed a class action lawsuit in the Northern District of California alleging that BigLaw firm Duane Morris discriminated against attorneys of color and female attorneys in violation of the California labor code.
Garland v. Duane Morris alleges that the firm promoted women and people of color primarily to salaried partnerships rather than equity partnerships. There is a big difference.
PFAS Banned in Two States, Firefighters Still Wearing Carcinogenic GearWashington, DC When firefighters wear their personal protective equipment made with known PFAS chemicals, they are going beyond the call of duty. Firefighters signed up to fight fires, but they didn’t sign up to die from the carcinogenic gear they wear. PFAS health risks have been known for decades, so why can’t the federal government ban PFAS firefighting gear?
