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....
Three Thornton Law Firm Attorneys Named Best Lawyers In America®
By Michael A. Lesser, Esq. Published on April 30, 2019 Thornton Law Firm proudly announces that three of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Michael P. Thornton was selected as a Best Lawyer for Mass Tort...