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Eight nonprofit groups throughout the environmental, health and consumer industries petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals” due to their longevity in the human body and the environment. Forever chemicals have been linked to health problems ranging from high cholesterol to cancer.  The petition stated…

Lawsuits are very complicated, and each case is unique. To get the best outcome possible, you need to have an experienced legal team on your side. Here at Goldenberg Lauricella, we have more than 30 years of experience providing clients with the Gold standard of advocacy. We have the knowledge, expertise, and compassion to…

On June 1, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would not hear Johnson & Johnson’s appeal of the $2.1 billion talcum powder verdict levied against them by a Missouri jury.  Johnson & Johnson requested the U.S. Supreme Court hear their appeal and argued that their company did not get a fair trial when…

Medical malpractice lawsuits are complex due to the amount of time, research, and resources required. If you pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit because you or a loved one suffered medical negligence, you need a law firm that has experience. The Goldenberg Lauricella team has over 30 years of experience providing the Gold standard of advocacy, and…

The online pharmacy and independent testing company Valisure discovered the presence of the human carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in Valsartan and Zantac and recently alerted the FDA to the presence of the human carcinogen benzene in many popular sunscreens. Valisure’s Citizen Petition  On May 24, 2021, Valisure filed a Citizen Petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about its findings. As a result of the…

A recent talcum powder lawsuit in California settled mid-trial after the plaintiff put forth significant evidence to prove the talcum powder she used contained asbestos. Asbestos exposure has been proven to be toxic and potentially fatal. It has been connected to mesothelioma–a fatal cancer of the tissue lining the heart, lungs, and other organs–and…