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Product Liability
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April 18, 2025
Sig Sauer Gun Gear Recall Doesn't Fix Past Harm, Buyer Says
A Texas man is pushing back on gunmaker Sig Sauer Inc.'s bid seeking to end his lawsuit over a firearm-mounted product that had a faulty cap — allowing children easy access to a dangerous battery — telling a federal judge Friday that the company's recall doesn't resolve his claims.
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April 18, 2025
1st Circ. Upholds Massachusetts' Assault Weapons Ban
The First Circuit on Thursday upheld a lower court's decision that a challenge to Massachusetts' 20-year-old ban on assault weapons is unlikely to succeed on the grounds that the ban comports with historical tradition.
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April 18, 2025
Nitrous Companies Decline Liability For Misused Products
The companies behind nitrous oxide brand Galaxy Gas urged a Florida federal court to end a proposed class action filed by the family of a woman who died while inhaling their product, arguing that they can't be held liable for "reckless and illegal misuse" of their canisters.
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April 18, 2025
Apache Ask High Court For Quick Ruling In Oak Flat Land Row
An Apache nonprofit behind the effort to save an ancient worship site from destruction in Arizona is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to quickly rule on its petition after the federal government announced it is moving forward with plans to transfer the site to Resolution Copper for mining.
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April 18, 2025
Boeing Bashed For 'Stonewalling' Discovery In 737 Fraud Suit
Norwegian Air subsidiaries accusing Boeing of fraud in connection with jet purchase deals have urged a Washington federal judge to force the aerospace giant to hand over documents in the case, citing Boeing's apparent "playbook of repeated delay, resistance and obfuscation."
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April 18, 2025
Factory Worker Drops Injury Suit Over Cessna Crash
A factory worker has dropped his personal injury suit against aircraft company Textron Aviation Inc. over a Cessna Citation 560XLS+ plane that crashed into his workplace, according to a filing in Connecticut state court.
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April 18, 2025
OxyChem Unit Settles Bid To Share Ohio Derailment Blame
Chemical shipper OxyVinyls Inc. and Norfolk Southern struck a deal toward the end of a trial seeking to spread the blame — and the cost of a $600 million settlement — for the 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
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April 17, 2025
Apple Slams Claim Amber Alert On AirPod Hurt Boy's Hearing
Apple urged a California federal judge Thursday to toss claims that a set of AirPod Pro earbuds was defective, causing an Amber alert to damage a 12-year-old boy's hearing, saying there's no evidence the notification could have caused the injury and the family's expert didn't rule out COVID-19 as the cause.
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April 17, 2025
Bard Plant's Emission Controls Weren't Up To Snuff, Jury Told
A Georgia state jury heard Thursday that a C.R. Bard medical equipment sterilization plant carelessly emitted ethylene oxide by going years without pollution controls, and later failing to diligently use and maintain the controls it did eventually install.
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April 17, 2025
Ozempic Caused Blindness, NC Woman Claims
A North Carolina woman said in New Jersey federal court Wednesday that her use of the diabetes drug Ozempic resulted in the permanent loss of her vision, alleging that manufacturer Novo Nordisk A/S should have known the drug could cause blindness.
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April 17, 2025
Weight Watchers Fakes Limited-Time Sales, Suit Says
Two California women on Wednesday hauled Weight Watchers into California federal court, alleging in a putative class action that the diet program company made up fake sales with fake limited-time offer periods to induce consumers into signing up for multimonth memberships.
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April 17, 2025
Argentine Gunmaker Seeks Exit From Pistol Defect Suit
An Argentine gun manufacturer asked a federal judge Wednesday to toss a Georgia man's lawsuit alleging a dangerous defect in the design of a 9mm pistol caused him to be shot when the gun accidentally discharged, arguing the court lacks jurisdiction over the case.
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April 17, 2025
Firms Seek Fee Relief Over 'Grossly Unfair' Seresto MDL Snub
Two New Jersey law firms say they were cut out of their fair share of $4.5 million in attorney fees, awarded as part of a $15 million settlement they helped secure against Bayer and others in a flea collar multidistrict litigation, asking an Illinois federal court to order lead counsel to open their wallets and share the reward.
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April 17, 2025
9th Circ. Revives Defect Suit Against CR Bard Over Clot Filter
The Ninth Circuit on Thursday revived a patient's allegations that C.R. Bard's blood clot-preventing IVC filter was defective, ruling that a lower court was wrong to throw out the suit as untimely since there are factual disputes as to when the patient noticed the filter had malfunctioned.
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April 17, 2025
Ford Says Free Repairs Doom Explorer Axle Bolt Class Action
Ford has asked a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class's claims that the automaker sold Explorers designed with a rear axle bolt that's prone to cracking, saying vehicle owners aren't out any money because they can get damaged bolts replaced free of charge.
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April 17, 2025
Co. Seeks 2nd Shot At Asbestos RICO Suit, Citing New Info
New information supplied by confidential whistleblowers is cause for an Illinois federal court to allow a Los Angeles pipe manufacturer a second chance at pursuing a racketeering case against a Chicago area law firm, the company has argued in a motion to alter or amend the judgment.
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April 17, 2025
NJ Says Discord Misled Public About Messaging App's Safety
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin alleged in a complaint Thursday that popular messaging app Discord has misled kids and parents for years about the app's safety, leaving children vulnerable to harassment, abuse and sexual exploitation.
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April 16, 2025
Bard Sickened Ga. Man With Medical Gas Pollution, Jury Told
A C.R. Bard medical equipment sterilization plant secretly "poisoned" a resident of a Georgia town by emitting ethylene oxide for 50 years, a jury heard in opening statements Tuesday, while Bard told the jury it "overwhelmingly" demonstrated reasonable care with the powerful gas.
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April 16, 2025
Judge Pauses Md. Depositions In Bridge Collapse Suit
A federal judge has paused an order forcing witnesses associated with Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine, which owned the cargo ship that struck Francis Scott Key Bridge, to be deposed in Maryland, finding it unclear whether they're employees who can't be forced to come to the United States and must be subpoenaed.
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April 16, 2025
Texas Man Wants E-Cig Explosion Suit Back In State Court
A man who suffered acid burns to his hand and eye after his vape exploded is urging a Texas federal court to push his lawsuit against the manufacturer, distributor and retailer back into state court, rejecting allegations that his litigation strategy thus far has been a "bad faith" effort to keep the Chinese vape maker in state court.
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April 16, 2025
Blue Shield Of California Sued Over Google's Patient Data Use
Blue Shield of California was slapped with a putative class action in California state court Monday, days after the health insurer announced that the personal data of some of its patients had been "impermissibly" shared due to its use of Google Analytics on its websites.
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April 16, 2025
Imerys Says Italian Unit In Danger From Talc Lawsuits
Bankrupt talc producer Imerys Talc America on Wednesday defended its recent move to file a Chapter 11 case for its Italian subsidiary, saying the foreign unit is facing imminent financial danger should it be targeted in talc injury suits.
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April 16, 2025
Carvana Stockholders Urge Revival Of Insider Trading Suit
Stockholder attorneys who saw unjust enrichment and fiduciary breach claims against Carvana Inc.'s directors, officers and controller scuttled in Delaware's Court of Chancery last year urged the state's justices Wednesday to revive claims against its controller, who allegedly relied on inside information while selling $3.7 billion of shares.
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April 16, 2025
Helicopter Co. Can't Block Testimony In Crash Suit, Family Says
The family of a helicopter pilot who died fighting a wildfire has told a Montana federal judge that the manufacturer shouldn't be allowed to exclude their experts' testimony, since the company already had a chance to ask them about their theories.
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April 16, 2025
Mich. AG Pushes For Strengthening Consumer Protection Law
Michigan's attorney general on Wednesday asked lawmakers to broaden the reach of the state's consumer protection law following a setback in her efforts to change the law in court.
Expert Analysis
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And Now A Word From The Panel: MDL Hubs
The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation showed a willingness in 2024 to establish new multidistrict litigation proceedings in cities with both less MDL and air traffic, including states that had no other pending MDL proceedings, but the overall number of pending MDL proceedings has dwindled down, says Alan Rothman at Sidley.
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Rebuttal
6 Reasons Why Arbitration Offers Equitable Resolutions
Contrary to a recent Law360 guest article, arbitration provides numerous benefits to employees, consumers and businesses alike, ensuring fair and efficient dispute resolution without the excessive fees, costs and delays associated with traditional litigation, say attorneys at Proskauer.
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State Securities Enforcers May Fill A Federal Enforcement Gap
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission appears poised to take a lighter touch under the new administration, but state enforcement efforts are likely to continue unabated, and potentially even increase, particularly with regard to digital assets and ESG disclosures, say attorneys at Ropes & Gray.
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Firms Still Have Lateral Market Advantage, But Risks Persist
Partner and associate mobility data from the fourth quarter of 2024 shows that we’re in a new, stable era of lateral hiring where firms have the edge, but leaders should proceed cautiously, looking beyond expected revenue and compensation analyses for potential risks, say Julie Henson and Greg Hamman at Decipher Investigative Intelligence.
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Recent Cases Highlight Latest AI-Related Civil Litigation Risks
Ongoing lawsuits in federal district courts reveal potential risks that companies using artificial intelligence may face from civil litigants, including health insurance coverage cases involving contractual and equitable claims, and myriad cases concerning securities disclosure claims, say attorneys at Katten.
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Opinion
We Must Allow Judges To Use Their Independent Judgment
As two recent cases show, the ability of judges to access their independent judgment crucially enables courts to exercise the discretion needed to reach the right outcome based on the unique facts within the law, says John Siffert at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.
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The PFAS Causation Question Is Far From Settled
In litigation over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, the general causation question — whether the type of PFAS concerned is actually capable of causing disease — often receives little attention, but the scientific evidence around this issue is far from conclusive, and is a point worth raising by defense counsel, says John Gardella at CMBG3 Law.
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Series
Performing Stand-Up Comedy Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Whether I’m delivering a punchline on stage or a closing argument in court, balancing stand-up comedy performances and my legal career has demonstrated that the keys to success in both endeavors include reading the room, landing the right timing and making an impact, says attorney Rebecca Palmer.
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Unpacking The Illicit E-Cigarette Crackdown By State AGs
A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general for nine states and the District of Columbia announced a coordinated effort to curb illicit electronic cigarette sales, illustrating the rising prominence of state attorneys general using consumer protection laws to address issues of national scope, especially when federal efforts prove ineffective, say attorneys at Troutman.
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Series
Adapting To Private Practice: From SEC To BigLaw
As I adjusted to the multifaceted workflow of a BigLaw firm after leaving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, working side by side with new colleagues on complex matters proved the fastest way to build a deep rapport and demonstrate my value, says Jennifer Lee at Jenner & Block.
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Making The Case For Rest In The Legal Profession
For too long, a culture of overwork has plagued the legal profession, but research shows that attorneys need rest to perform optimally and sustainably, so legal organizations and individuals must implement strategies that allow for restoration, says Marissa Alert at MDA Wellness, Carol Ross-Burnett at CRB Global, and Denise Robinson at The Still Center.
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Opinion
CPSC's Amazon Ruling Is A Win For Safety, Accountability
A recent U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission order classifying Amazon.com as a distributor, and requiring it to comply with notice, recall, refund and remediation obligations for defective products, is a major victory for consumer safety — and for attorneys pursuing product liability claims against major online retailers, says Donald Fountain at Clark Fountain.
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4 Ways Women Attorneys Can Build A Legal Legacy
This Women’s History Month, women attorneys should consider what small, day-to-day actions they can take to help leave a lasting impact for future generations, even if it means mentoring one person or taking 10 minutes to make a plan, says Jackie Prester, a former shareholder at Baker Donelson.
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A Judge's Pointers For Adding Spice To Dry Legal Writing
U.S. District Judge Fred Biery shares a few key lessons about how to go against the grain of the legal writing tradition by adding color to bland judicial opinions, such as by telling a human story and injecting literary devices where possible.
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Unpacking Liability When AI Makes A Faulty Decision
As artificial intelligence systems become more autonomous and influential in decision-making, concerns about AI-related harms and problematic decisions are growing, raising the pressing question of who bears the liability, says Megha Kumar at CyXcel.