In what may be viewed as a significant shift, Monsanto recently broke a string of costly legal defeats as it secured a defense verdict in a California courtroom on December 18. This verdict disrupted a trend that saw five juries previously awarding Roundup plaintiffs in excess of $2 billion. As reported by Law.com in their class actions and mass torts weekly briefing, this development brought an unexpected change in Monsanto’s recent history with the Roundup litigation.
In another segment of the litigation sphere, attorney Andy Birchfield hit back at Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to disqualify him from the talc litigation. His counter to J&J’s move is noteworthy, demonstrating that fierce legal battles are not only confined to the courtroom but also extend to the attorneys involved.
The reporting also touches on the representation of Perry Johnson & Associates, among others, in data breach lawsuits. While law firms routinely assist companies to manage data breach incidents, legal representation becomes a tangible demonstration of a firm’s commitment to rectify the issue and protect its clients.