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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…

Goldenberg Lauricella Partner Noah Lauricella has been appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) in the Zimmer M/L Taper hip multidistrict litigation (MDL). The appointment proposal was signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on March 2, 2021, for the U.S. District Court’s Southern District of New York. About Noah Lauricella Noah Lauricella has extensive…

Goldenberg Lauricella’s Senior Partner Stuart Goldenberg was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) in the Wright Profemur Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation. District Court Judge Kristine G. Baker appointed Stuart Goldenberg on February 9, 2021. The litigation occurs in the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Arkansas.  About Stuart Goldenberg Stuart…

Tree Stands and products liability As we approach the beginning of the 2020 firearm deer hunting season, we are reminded of how much hunters rely on their equipment. Hunters place their trust in equipment manufacturers to create products that will keep them safe and that trust is violated when a product is defective. Defectively…

Oakdale Drinking Water Contamination The Star Tribune reported in September 2020 that Oakdale, Minnesota residents who drank water contaminated with PFAS “forever chemicals” experienced increased rates of infertility, premature births, and low birth weights. According to the findings, for the past few years, babies in Oakdale were 35% more likely to weigh less than 5.5 pounds at…