The Leverage Report -- Case Works Legal Podcast

Kicking off 2025 with upcoming mass tort deadlines and the latest developments that you need to know! πŸš€


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Welcome to another episode of Tort Talk Thursday! In this episode, Susan Barfield connects with Joe Fantini to discuss the latest developments in mass tort litigation. They recap 2024 and look ahead to what's coming in 2025, covering key cases and deadlines.

πŸ”‘ Key Moments πŸ“
● Talc Litigation Recap [0:26]: Joe discusses the third bankruptcy filing by J&J and the upcoming trial set for February 18th. This trial is crucial to see if third parties can take advantage of the bankruptcy system.
● Roundup Litigation Update [1:23]: They review the significant verdicts in the Roundup cases, including some plaintiff wins with over $6 billion in verdicts, and discuss the potential for the case to reach the Supreme Court on preemption.
● CPAP Settlement [2:17]: Joe explains the surprise global settlement that resolved over 50,000 CPAP cases.
● Upcoming January Deadlines [2:44]: Susan and Joe discuss important deadlines for Depo-Provera, CPAP, Suboxone, and Talc litigations in January.
● Suboxone Litigation [2:58]: Joe details the ruling on the motion to dismiss, where failure to warn and design defect claims survived, and the upcoming case management conference on January 14th.
● CPAP and Zantac Deadlines [2:58]: Joe mentions deadlines at the end of the month for submitting medical records and proof of injuries for both CPAP and Zantac cases.
● Depo-Provera JPML [2:58]: They discuss the motion to consolidate the Depo-Provera cases, with a decision expected at the end of January.
● Paraquat Litigation [4:16]: Joe highlights the heating up of the Paraquat litigation, including a deadline for a defendant's motion for summary judgment on January 7th, and a possible settlement before the first trial in April.
● Bair Hugger Litigation [4:16]: Bellwether trials are scheduled for March 2025, and a settlement is expected.
● Roundup Settlements [4:16]: Joe expresses optimism for firm inventory settlements, though not a global settlement, in 2025.
● Toxic Baby Food Litigation [5:33]: The trial date has been pushed to June, and motions to dismiss in the MDL are being worked up with an argument towards the end of the first quarter.
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See the full transcript here: https://yourcaseworks.com/the-leverage-report/kicking-off-2025-with-upcoming-mass-tort-deadlines-and-the-latest-developments/

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