Supreme Court Decision Alters Mass Tort Jurisdiction Rules Nationwide

Date: January 2025 Court: U.S. Supreme Court In a landmark ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has tightened jurisdictional rules for mass tort cases, effectively limiting plaintiffs’ ability to file claims in states perceived to be more favorable to their cases. The 6-3 decision establishes stricter guidelines for determining where plaintiffs can bring mass tort lawsuits, … Read more

Major Settlement Reached in East Palestine Toxic Train Derailment Case

Date: February 2025 Location: East Palestine, Ohio In a landmark legal settlement, Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $22 million to the Village of East Palestine, Ohio, resolving claims related to the catastrophic train derailment that occurred in February 2023. This incident, which led to a massive release of hazardous chemicals, caused widespread environmental contamination … Read more

 FDA Orders Emergency Recall of Defective Surgical Implants

Date: February 2025  Agency: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  The FDA has issued an emergency recall for a line of surgical implants following reports of severe complications in patients. The recalled implants, manufactured by Medivance Technologies, were found to have structural defects that increase the risk of device failure, resulting in internal injuries and … Read more