Class Action Lawsuits

Class Action Lawsuits

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Class Action Lawsuits

As consumers, we tend to trust large corporations that supply us with things we use, from pharmaceutical products to everyday health and beauty supplies. When they mess up, class action lawsuits crop up. Mike Brandner Injury Attorneys engages in actions on behalf of consumers who purchased defective products or were also harmed by unfair business practices or false advertising.

 

Demonstrated Results in Complex, Class Action Lawsuits


The experienced trial lawyers of Mike Brandner Injury Attorneys in New Orleans have faced many larger corporations in class action lawsuits, securing compensation on behalf of consumers without the resources to pursue this type of lawsuit on their own. We have also served as counsel in numerous high-profile cases.


Our Louisiana law firm has represented clients in New Orleans, Metairie, Hammond, Lake Charles/Lafayette and also Baton Rouge. We have also represented plaintiff groups across the United States in class action cases.


If you believe you have a case or may qualify for participation in a pending class action, contact Mike Brandner’s personal injury attorneys.

 

Class Action Lawsuit Procedures

  1. Class action lawsuits start when attorneys move to certify the case as a class action. If the court agrees that all criteria are met for class certification, it certifies the case to continue as a class action lawsuit.
  2. All members of the class are notified and given the option to “opt in” or “opt out.”
  3. Those who opt out do not benefit from the result of the class action litigation; they must take their chances in individual lawsuits. Those who remain in the class action typically must respect the judgment or settlement obtained.
  4. Once certified, many class actions resolve prior to trial. The parties often negotiate a settlement and also present it to the court for approval. If the court approves the settlement, or if the case goes to trial and plaintiffs win a judgment, class members are notified of how to make a claim for relief.


Typically, the client in a class action is not responsible for any attorneys’ fees or costs of litigation. After resolution of the case, your class action lawyer should ask the court to order the defendant to pay those fees and associated costs.

Current Class Action Lawsuits

Defective Products

3M Ear Plugs

Some veterans and military service members have suffered from tinnitus and hearing loss injuries caused from the use of defective 3M Combat Arms Earplugs.

 

CPAP

Some patients have received a cancer diagnosis or have been treated for respiratory failure, as well as other types of organ damage/disease, after using some CPAP devices for a year or more.

 

DePuy Synthes 4.5mm VA-LCP Curved Condylar Plate

There have been cases of plate fractures or breaks necessitating revision or corrective surgery.

 

E-Cigarettes

Some users have experienced seizures resulting in trauma, hospitalization, stroke or sudden death, pulmonary diseases or respiratory failure as result of vaping and use of e-cigarettes.

 

Exactech Knee and Ankle Polyethylene Inserts

Exactech has recalled some knee and ankle polyethylene inserts as a result of premature wear of the devices. These failures have caused severe pain or swelling at the knee or ankle, limited mobility, compromised ability to bear weight and osteolysis. Some cases have necessitated revision due to polyethylene liner wear or osteolysis.


Hip Implants

Some patients who have received hip implants have suffered severe pain and complicated injuries or symptoms of metallosis resulting from faulty or defective hip implants.

 

Nurse Assist Saline Flush Syringes

Some patients who have used or been treated with Nurse Assist Saline Flush Syringe kits have required hospitalization or even suffered fatal complications due to bloodstream infection/bacteremia or sepsis caused by Burkholderia cepacia bacteria.


Penumbra Jet 7 Xtra Flex Catheter

Penumbra issued a voluntary recall for more than 22,600 Jet 7 Xtra Flex Catheters after reports of blood clot removal procedures. Some of these complications resulted in serious injury and even death.

 

Drugs

Benzocaine

Some people have received a diagnosis of methemoglobinemia, resulting in hospitalization and in some cases even death, following the administration or Orajel or another benzocaine-based oral pain medication.

 
Elmiron

The American Academy of Ophthalmology shared results linking maculopathy, a vision-threatening eye condition, to prolonged use of this bladder drug.


Belviq

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recalled the weight-loss drugs Belviq RX and Belviq (lorcaserin) because of an increased risk of users developing cancer.


Zantac

Heartburn and acid reflux sufferers need to know their legal options if they were diagnosed with cancer after regularly taking Zantac for 60 days or more.


Valsartan

Developed cancer, liver damage or tumors after taking valsartan long-term? Contact us for a FREE consult.


Talcum Powder

Johnson & Johnson is currently the subject of two class-action lawsuits claiming that the pharmaceutical giant is responsible for giving women ovarian cancer through its talcum powder products, Johnson’s Baby Powder and, Shower to Shower.


Environmental

Camp Lejeune

People who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for a period of at least 30 cumulative days sometime between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987 and have been diagnosed with cancer or suffering from other serious diseases may be eligible for compensation. This includes people who were in utero while their mother lived or worked at Camp Lejeune during that time. 


Paraquat

If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or symptoms after exposure or use of paraquat while employed by a business that was licensed to use Paraquat product, you should consider contacting a class action attorney.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Louisiana Class Action Lawsuit Frequently Asked Questions

  • What Is a Class Action Lawsuit?

    A class action is a lawsuit brought by one or more individuals; commonly referred to as “class representatives,” on behalf of a larger group, or “class,” of individuals who have similar claims. The purpose of a class action lawsuit is to combine numerous claims of individuals into one action brought before a single judge to seek a legal remedy for all members of the class.

  • Who Can Participate in a Class Action Lawsuit?

    Anyone who has suffered from the same harm or loss as the class representative may be eligible to participate in a class action lawsuit. Generally, class action lawsuits are filed on behalf of a group of people who have suffered similar harm or losses due to a defendant's actions. The group of people then becomes the "class" of plaintiffs. To be part of the class, plaintiffs must meet certain criteria, which are typically outlined in the lawsuit.

  • Do Recalls Affect Class Action Lawsuits?

    Yes, recalls can affect class action lawsuits. If a recall is issued for a product that is the subject of a class action lawsuit, the recall may be included as evidence in the lawsuit and could result in a settlement or a court ruling in favor of the plaintiffs.

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Do you believe you or a loved one were injured by one of the previously listed products? Learn how our Louisiana class action attorneys can help you by contacting us at (504) 345-1111. Consultations come with no obligations and are always free. 

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