Lawsuits involving claims related to GLP-1 RA injectable drugs primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes. Products include Ozempic, Saxenda, Wegovy, and Rybelsus, which are manufactured by Novo Nordisk, and Trulicity and Mounjaro, which are manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. Litigation stems from claims that manufacturers failed to provide adequate warnings about the risks associated with GLP-1 RAs, especially the risk for gastroparesis and other gastrointestinal injuries.
Lawsuits against Uber and Lyft allege systemic failures in driver screening and complaint systems, exposing users to risks including sexual assault, kidnapping, and physical harm. Plaintiffs claim fundamental design flaws in matching algorithms and safety protocols, alongside deceptive safety marketing. Despite identifying risk-minimization methods (like predictive algorithms and high-risk heat maps), the companies allegedly failed to deploy key safety measures. Allegations include allowing drivers to remain active after multiple sexual assault accusations, maintaining a database of repeat offenders, and executive discussions of "acceptable risk thresholds."
The Bard PowerPort is an implanted port catheter designed to facilitate the intravenous delivery of fluids or medications. Lawsuits allege defective design, failure to warn, and negligence against Bard Access Systems (a subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson & Company). Injuries linked to the device include infections, blood clots (leading to DVT or pulmonary embolism), vascular damage, severe pain, organ puncture, and cardiac tamponade.
Roblox, a platform that claims to be safe and child-friendly, has demonstrably failed to implement sufficient safeguards, content moderation, and parental protections. This negligence has resulted in millions of children being exposed to grooming, harassment, and inappropriate interactions, with victims experiencing sexual exploitation, extortion, and sextortion. Plaintiffs contend that Roblox's rapid expansion has prioritized profit over child safety, leaving countless minors vulnerable to predators. The ongoing litigation aims to address these systemic failures and compel accountability and significant reforms in online child safety.
Hernia mesh lawsuits, primarily against Atrium, Bard Davol, Ethicon, W.L. Gore & Associates, and Covidien/Medtronic, allege defective design, manufacturing flaws, and failure to warn about risks. Claimants seek compensation for lost wages and medical bills. Eligibility requires hernia repair with mesh after January 1, 2006, and severe complications—including adhesions, recurrence, intestinal blockage, migration, organ perforation, or infection—occurring over 30 days post-surgery, necessitating revision or additional surgery. Thousands of cases are active, with Bard and Ethicon recently agreeing to settlements for severe injury claims.
Video game addiction lawsuits allege that developers and publishers (Epic Games, Roblox Corporation, Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts) intentionally create addictive games to exploit vulnerable users, especially children and teens, for profit. Plaintiffs' key claims include deceptive design driving compulsive spending, failure to warn of addiction risks, and manipulative marketing to minors. They seek compensation for physical, emotional, and financial harm, plus stricter game design and monetization regulations. The WHO clinically terms video game addiction a "gaming disorder."
Paraquat dichloride, or simply paraquat, is among the most widely used herbicides in the U.S. Its toxic nature has led the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to classify it as a "restricted use" herbicide, meaning only licensed farmers are authorized to purchase, handle, and apply it. Exposure to paraquat can occur through skin contact, inhalation, or ingestion of contaminated food or drink. A growing body of evidence suggests a link between paraquat exposure and Parkinson's disease. The main defendants in the current paraquat litigation are Syngenta and Chevron, Inc.
Lawsuits have been filed against Bayer, Monsanto's parent company, concerning the weedkiller Roundup. The cases allege that Roundup, containing glyphosate, causes non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other related cancers in users. The International Agency for Research on Cancer classified glyphosate as a "probable carcinogen" in humans. Plaintiffs argue that despite this, and studies linking glyphosate to non-Hodgkin lymphoma or related cancers, Bayer and Monsanto continued to market Roundup as safe for use, failing to adequately warn consumers about potential cancer risks from exposure.
The lawsuits claim that long-term exposure to hair relaxers, particularly by Black women, led to an increased risk of cancers including uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, and endometrial cancer. The products have been shown to contain phthalates, formaldehyde, parabens, and heavy metals which are classified as endocrine-disrupting and carcinogenic. Plaintiffs argue that the manufacturers, including L'Oréal, Dabur International, Revlon, and Namaste Laboratories, failed to adequately warn consumers about the potential health risks associated with these chemicals.
The Church of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) is accused in lawsuits of using its centralized power structure to facilitate and conceal sexual abuse by its members. The alleged religious institutional abuse can result in complex trauma, including PTSD, trust issues, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and relationship disorders. Victims also face the loss of their religious community and social ostracism. Lawsuits claim that the church used a "help line" that suppressed abuse reports and protected abusers, mandated internal legal consultation before involving authorities, used ecclesiastical authority with threats of excommunication to silence victims, and transferred abusive leaders without disclosure.
This litigation targets online gambling applications, specifically FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars, for their alleged exploitation of users. These platforms are accused of employing predatory design tactics, such as variable rewards, algorithmic manipulation of losing outcomes, and psychological conditioning techniques. Operating in regulatory gray areas, these apps bypass traditional gambling protections. Plaintiffs contend that these platforms systematically target vulnerable populations, including young adults and individuals susceptible to addiction, resulting in widespread financial and psychological harm.
Lawsuits allege that social media platforms like MetaPlatforms, ByteDance, and Snap Inc. are defective because they are designed to maximize screen time, fostering addictive behaviors. These companies are accused of deliberately embedding addictive features into their products, exploiting minors for profit—a tactic likened to those used by the gambling and tobacco industries. Excessive social media use in children and adolescents has been linked to a range of mental health issues, including depression, eating disorders, addiction, insomnia, anxiety, and self-harm, up to and including suicide.
Juvenile detention centers are facing litigation for decades of sexual misconduct and emotional abuse. Staff members are accused of perpetrating these abuses against detainees, with many reports of sexual abuse being ignored or covered up. These systemic failures have resulted in thousands of children being harmed by the very system designed to protect them.