Judge Blocks Roblox Arbitration Attempt in Child Sexual Assault Lawsuit December 5, 2025 A California judge has ruled that Roblox cannot force a child sexual assault victim into private arbitration, preserving the minor’s right to pursue justice in open court. The decision sends a strong message to companies that attempt to use arbitration clauses to shield themselves from accountability in cases involving sexual abuse. As reported by Law360, […] Read More
Jury Awards $20 Million Verdict in Talc Mesothelioma Case Casaretto Estate v. Johnson & Johnson October 28, 2025 A jury today awarded $20 million to the family of Dr. Alberto A. Casaretto, finding that Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products caused his fatal mesothelioma. The lawsuit, brought by his son, Alberto Casaretto Jr., alleged that the company’s talc was contaminated with asbestos and that Johnson & Johnson failed to warn consumers. The verdict delivers […] Read More
New Study Links Depo-Provera to Higher Risk of Brain Tumor October 6, 2025 A new study published in JAMA Neurology in September 2025 found that women in the United States who use the birth control shot Depo-Provera (depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, or DMPA) may face a higher risk of developing meningioma, a type of brain tumor that forms in the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Key Findings […] Read More