Certain Philips Respironics’ CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator machines used to help patients breathe while sleeping were suddenly recalled from the market.
Paraquat Herbicide Lawsuits Prepare for Bellwether Trials
Lawsuits against manufacturers of paraquat, a toxic weed killer that has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, are moving forward toward bellwether...
FDA Report Suggests Delayed, Incomplete CPAP Recall
In a recent report from the FDA, the safety regulator observes that the Philips CPAP machine recall may not have been complete.
Proposed Bill Aims to Protect Farmers, Environment from Pesticides Such as Paraquat
With the introduction of a new bill, legislation announced by New Jersey Senator Cory Booker aims to remove dangerous pesticides within America’s...
Philips Recall Leads to More Lawsuits; Users Frustrated
A new lawsuit filed by a Missouri woman claims that her kidney cancer was caused by her defective CPAP machine.
Paraquat Lawsuits Swell to Over 300
Nearly 300 complaints have been lodged against Syngenta and Chevron U.S.A. concerning dangerous side-effects of herbicide Paraquat.
Activist Group and Farmworkers Fight Paraquat Approval in 9th Circuit Petition
In late September 2021, a group of farmworkers and environmental activists challenged the Environmental Protection Agency’s re-approval of...
Philips Hit with Lawsuit Alleging Injuries Caused by Recalled CPAP Device
Nine plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in September 2021 alleging toxic foam in Philips CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines caused them to...
Paraquat-Related Parkinson’s Cases Soar
200 Paraquat lawsuits have been filed in federal court alleging the herbicide manufacturers failed to warn users that the chemical may cause...