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A Pennsylvania jury began hearing allegations on January 20, 2026, that Johnson & Johnson concealed a “dirty secret” about asbestos contamination in its Baby Powder for decades. The trial centers on claims that J&J knew its talc products contained cancer-causing asbestos fibers but failed to warn consumers. Opening statements revealed the company allegedly chose not…
A new class action lawsuit filed in January 2026 alleges Checkr misreported criminal records on background checks, causing job applicants to lose employment opportunities. Plaintiff Natasha Davis claims the background check company wrongfully reported criminal records that weren’t properly associated with her, resulting in job denials and significant emotional distress. The lawsuit, filed in Florida…
Adams Manufacturing recalled approximately 6,100 Adirondack patio chairs on January 15, 2026, after discovering the resin chairs can crack and collapse during use, posing serious fall and injury hazards to consumers. The chairs were sold nationwide at Lowe’s and The Home Depot between August 2025 and October 2025 for about $25 each. Which Adams Manufacturing…
The White House held its first official briefing on January 27, 2026, three days after Border Patrol agents fatally shot 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced three separate federal investigations are underway examining the January 24 shooting. Leavitt’s statement marked a shift from the administration’s initial characterizations of Pretti,…
Palmetto State Armory faces an active workplace discrimination lawsuit filed by former employee Neil Wolin in November 2024. Two other recent lawsuits—one alleging racial discrimination and another involving a product injury claim—were settled or dismissed in late 2024 and early 2025. The Columbia-based firearms manufacturer and retailer has confronted multiple legal challenges since 2024, though…
A private jet linked to prominent Houston attorney Kurt Arnold and his wife Tara Arnold crashed during takeoff in Maine on January 25, 2026, killing seven of the eight people on board. The Bombardier Challenger 650 flipped upside down and caught fire at Bangor International Airport during a severe winter storm. The aircraft, registered to…
Flat Rock Metal Inc. agreed to pay $1.8 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging its employee stock ownership plan overpaid for company stock in a 2020 transaction that violated ERISA fiduciary duty laws. All participants or beneficiaries in the Flat Rock Metal and Bar Processing ESOP as of November 24, 2020, or later…
Bayhealth Medical Center agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit after the Rhysida ransomware gang stole patient data including names, Social Security numbers, and medical information in a July 2024 cyberattack affecting 497,047 people. Current and former patients who received breach notifications can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses, an…
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings agreed to pay $3 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company breached fiduciary duties under ERISA by allowing excessive fees and imprudent investment options in its retirement plan. All participants in or beneficiaries of the Knight-Swift Retirement Plan between October 26, 2016, and November 26, 2025, will automatically receive…