Medtronic Lawsuits
Medtronic, Inc. is a medical device manufacturer that makes many devices intended to help patients manage chronic conditions. However, the company has been involved in numerous product recalls and legal complaints. Patients who have been harmed by Medtronic products may be eligible for compensation.
Mesothelioma Lawyer
Mesothelioma is primarily associated with asbestos exposure and can occur 10 to 60 years after the initial exposure. We have worked with thousands of victims of mesothelioma from asbestos exposure.
Meta Lawsuit
Meta lawsuits allege that the social media giant’s Instagram and Facebook platforms are harming the well-being of American minors. State Attorneys General, school districts and parents have all filed lawsuits blaming Meta algorithms for a youth mental health crisis. Learn more about these Meta lawsuit claims and cases.
Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Lawsuit
The last thing you want to find out after hip replacement surgery is that the replacement part you received may prematurely fail and cause severe pain and other serious injuries. If you or a loved one is experiencing infection, swelling, implant dislocation or other painful side effects from a metal hip replacement, our lawyers are prepared to help you seek justice.
MiniMed™ Lawsuit
In November 2019, medical device company Medtronic recalled its MiniMed™ 600 series insulin pumps. In February 2020, the FDA issued a Class I recall for the insulin pumps due to problems with the pumps’ clear reservoir retainer rings. The FDA found a reasonable probability the pumps would cause serious adverse health consequences or death in users.
Norfolk Southern Train Derailment Lawsuit
A Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, 2023, causing a fiery explosion. Of the 50 cars involved in the derailment, at least 10 contained known hazardous materials, including butyl acrylate and vinyl chloride chemicals. Days later, a controlled burn of the chemicals released additional plumes of toxic smoke into the air.
Opioid Litigation
The growing opioid epidemic crosses virtually all demographics, and with more than half a million related deaths recorded in the U.S. since 2015, the crisis has officially been declared a public health emergency.
Ozempic® Lawsuit
Diabetes drug Ozempic® and similar medicines are growing in popularity with people searching for an effective appetite suppressant. While Ozempic is often praised for its off-label use as a weight loss aid, people who use it for long periods may risk health problems, including intestinal blockages and stomach paralysis (gastroparesis). Wegovy®, a higher-dose version of Ozempic that is FDA-approved to treat obesity, may also cause life-altering effects.
Paragard IUD Lawsuit
Thousands of people with the Paragard® intrauterine device (IUD) have experienced serious health problems, including at least 17 deaths. Motley Rice birth control lawyers are investigating the potential harms caused by Paragard. Learn about these harms, legal actions and eligibility requirements for a Paragard lawsuit.
Paraquat Lawsuit
Farmers and agricultural workers have filed lawsuits in courts around the country alleging Paraquat’s manufacturer, Syngenta Group, failed to warn them about the life-altering neurological effects Paraquat caused them. Motley Rice toxic exposure attorneys are reviewing the allegations.
Pesticide Lawsuit
People are filing pesticide poisoning lawsuits after being exposed to pesticides/herbicides and developing serious illnesses. Roundup®, manufactured by Bayer and Monsanto, has been linked to non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Paraquat, manufactured by Syngenta and previously by Chevron, has been linked to Parkinson’s disease. Learn more about eligibility for a pesticide lawsuit.
PFAS Contamination & Exposure Lawsuits
Called “forever chemicals,” synthetic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or perflourinated chemicals, accumulate and are persistent in the environment. The bioaccumulation of these chemicals in ground and drinking water, animals, people and the agricultural products they consume can have significant and substantial adverse consequences.