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First plaintiff in Zantac litigation drops suit against drug manufacturers

JURIST

The first plaintiff scheduled to go to trial against drug manufacturers for the heartburn medication Zantac Tuesday dropped his suit. ranitidine) caused him to develop esophageal cancer, told the court and drug manufacturers that he intended to file a notice of voluntary dismissal. Joseph Bayer, who claimed Zantac (also known as ??ranitidine)

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Can You Sue for Injuries if You Were Hit by a Self-Driving Car?

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That’s because the manufacturing companies and rideshares have been overly willing to settle these cases outside of court. As of now, very little information is known about what monetary judgements courts will typically reward.

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How Records Searches Help You Vet Clients

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Checking a client’s background for criminal convictions or past litigation could reveal red flags that could dissuade you from taking their case. For example, there have been numerous incidents when a person’s publicly available social media content was used against them to dispute a claim. In the personal injury lawsuit Romano v.

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A Plaintiff’s Introduction to Product Liability Claims

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Whenever a product is out for sale, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer and the brand to disclose all the hazards, warnings, risks, and disclaimers related to the product.

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 How Can Records Searches Help You Vet Clients? 

LawTechnologyToday

Checking a client’s background for criminal convictions or past litigation could reveal red flags that could dissuade you from taking their case. . For example, there have been numerous incidents when a person’s publicly available social media content was used against them to dispute a claim.

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The Benefits of Hiring a Truck Accident Attorney

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That is because the truck accidents include various parties, such as the truck driver, truck contractor, trucking organization, insurance company, and the truck manufacturer. . Deciding liability in truck accidents is complicated as compared to auto accidents.

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When Can You Sue a Car Manufacturer for an Accident in Michigan?

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Another major scandal erupted in 2015, when ten of the biggest carmakers were sued over issues related to keyless ignition technology.