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First plaintiff in Zantac litigation drops suit against drug manufacturers

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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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Opioid manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals announces $4.35B settlement with state, local governments

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Opioid manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Tuesday announced a $4.35 Teva is an Israeli multinational pharmaceutical company which manufactures prescription medication including opioids. In recent years, US states, cities, counties and tribes have filed more than 3,000 lawsuits against opioid manufacturers like Teva.

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Opioid manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals announces $523M settlement with New York state

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New York Attorney General Letitia James Thursday reached a $523 million settlement with opioid manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries. James first began prosecuting opioid manufacturers in 2019. The settlement amount agreed to Thursday resolves the remedy phase of the trial and brings to an end James’ opioid litigation.

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Tennessee attorney general sues Walgreens for role in opioid crisis

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Tennessee’s Attorney General Herbert Slatery announced Wednesday that the state is suing retail pharmacy giant Walgreens, accusing the chain of contributing to the state’s opioid crisis by failing to maintain effective controls against the abuse of opioids. Similarly, the opioid manufacturer TEVA announced a $4.35

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How Latham Attys Won $200M Trade Secrets Case In Ga. Trial

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Following almost nine years of litigation, Georgia manufacturer Universal Alloy Corp. Here, UAC's lead trial attorneys from Latham & Watkins LLP reveal to Law360 how they did it. defeated at trial allegations it stole Alcoa's trade secrets and a $200 million contract with Boeing for aircraft wing parts.

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Blank Rome Accused Of Suing Atty Over Job Change

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A trial attorney who used to defend plane parts manufacturer Avco Corp. accused the company and Blank Rome LLP Wednesday in Pennsylvania federal court of pursuing "frivolous" litigation against her, claiming they sought to destroy her livelihood because she joined a plaintiffs' firm that frequently sues aviation manufacturers.

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New Tool Uses AI and Analytics to Value Cases and Predict Outcomes In Auto Warranty Litigation

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A new product uses historical data, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to value cases and predict outcomes in automobile warranty litigation, with the goal of helping manufacturers resolve Lemon Law and warranty claims more accurately, more quickly, and at lower cost. billion in just the U.S. founder and CEO.