Christmas in the City
From left to right – Dodie Rodrigues, Sandi Goodwin, Mary Collins, Carolyn Irving, Kymm Smith and William Nunes. Thornton Law Firm supported Christmas in the City this past holiday season. Christmas in the City is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that...
Claire’s Recalls Makeup Containing Asbestos
By Leah McMorris, Esq. Published on June 26, 2019 This month the mall retailer Claire’s was forced to voluntarily recall a makeup kit marketed to pre-teens and teenagers after Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tests showed the presence of asbestos. The product,...
First Joint J&J, Colgate Talc Mesothelioma Trial: $12M Verdict
By Leah M. McMorris, Esq. Published on June 13, 2019 A California state court jury awarded $12 million dollars in damages to a 72-year old woman dying of mesothelioma. The jury found that it was more likely than not that Johnson & Johnson’s Shower...
2 Billion Awarded in Monsanto Roundup Cancer Claim
By David C. Strouss, Esq. Published on May 14, 2019 UPDATE: Ruling in favor of the Pilliods, the First District Court of Appeal upheld the award of $87 million, rejecting Monsanto’s bid to overturn the award. The decision was handed down in August of 2021....