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On April 29, 2026, the California Sixth Appellate District unanimously affirmed a 2023 defense judgement issued by the trial court in the case of Jones v. Monsanto Co. in which the plaintiff, Bruce Jones, alleged that...more
In part one of this two-part series, we outlined the legal issues at play as the aviation industry adopts AI in its operations. In this article, we cover another key question: To what extent is a patent owner liable for...more
As toxic tort claims alleging chronic illness from alleged chemical exposure continue to rise nationwide, the recent Kansas federal court decision in Jefferies v. Harcros Chemicals Inc., 2026 WL 958172, (April 9, 2026),...more
On April 27, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Monsanto Company v. Durnell, a closely watched case that could reshape the intersection of federal pesticide regulation and state tort law. At issue is whether...more
Lawsuits filed by women who used the Depo-Provera birth control shot and were later diagnosed with meningioma brain tumors continue to grow in number across the United States. Federal cases have been consolidated into...more
The D.C. Court of Appeals recently granted rehearing en banc in this case, which vacated the March 5, 2026 panel decision described below. The case will be reargued before the full court, and the analysis in this post...more
An Ontario court has held that Ontario’s more restrictive certification regime may require narrowing class members’ damages claims. Ontario’s class proceedings legislation is an outlier in Canada—unlike corresponding...more
Amagasu v. Fred Beans Family of Dealerships, et al., 2025 WL 3708201 (Pa. Super. Unpub. Dec. 22, 2025). In the much-publicized Amagasu case, a jury returned a verdict of nearly a billion dollars to a plaintiff who was...more
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The D.C. Court of Appeals asked the Supreme Court of Maryland to answer the following question.) “Under Maryland law, in a strict liability design defect claim, must a plaintiff who alleges that she was...more
Welcome to the 2026 AI in Manufacturing & Supply Chain Series, a new initiative where we will help industry participants identify and manage the legal risks and business strategies arising from the profound shifts and...more
Between federal regulatory volatility, aggressive state PFAS bans, expanding reporting obligations, and litigation moving beyond the MDL, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most pivotal years yet for PFAS compliance. At...more
There are numerous cases pending in various courts in the United States in which the claim is that exposure to asbestos through some product caused the plaintiff ’s or decedent’s mesothelioma. Originally Published in...more
One year after the dismissal of Johnson & Johnson's third attempt to resolve its talcum powder liability through Chapter 11, the shape of the post-bankruptcy litigation involving talcum powder-mesothelioma claims is now clear...more
Failure in the aviation industry, though rare, is often catastrophic. As AI adoption increases across industries, it is inevitable that the aviation industry embeds AI into more of its operations – from maintenance and crew...more
The new EU Product Liability Directive (EU) 2024/2853 (PLD) marks a decisive shift for online marketplaces and digital sales platforms. To be implemented by 9 December 2026, it modernises product liability law for the digital...more
Imagine you are about to enter a sprawling, complex product liability multidistrict litigation (MDL) — on either side of the “v.” Hundreds of parties, a mountain of discovery, and years of litigation loom ahead. What if you...more
On December 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14370, directing the Attorney General to expedite the long-stalled rulemaking process to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the...more
On March 25, 2026, a Los Angeles County jury in California’s Superior Court returned a $6 million verdict in favor of a minor child Plaintiff, K.G.M., against two major social media platforms. The jury awarded Plaintiff both...more
Our April update highlights some of the insurance questions courts were asked to decide this past month. We all know about the broad duty to defend that applies to many primary liability policies. But does that same rule...more
Welcome to the latest edition of the PFAS Primer Quarterly Update, our roundup of regulatory and litigation activity involving PFAS. This quarter, Congress addresses PFAS in the domestic supply chain, state legislatures...more
As generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI”) continues to be rapidly adopted by individuals and organizations across a wide range of industries, courts are seeing a corresponding surge in legal disputes arising from its...more
On 31 March 2026, the UK Government's Department for Business and Trade and the Office for Product Safety and Standards launched a consultation on a proposed new product safety framework for the United Kingdom, exercising...more
In this BCLP Insight, first published in PLC Construction, Katharine Tulloch and Anna Blest consider the government's proposed reforms of the construction products regime. This article contains links which are only...more
A series of lawsuits highlights mounting scrutiny over AI safety and accountability. A federal suit in the Northern District of California accuses xAI of knowingly allowing its Grok chatbot to generate child sexual abuse...more
The Product Liability & Mass Tort Monitor is a monthly newsletter delivering critical updates, data insights and actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of product liability and mass tort litigation. This...more