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The highly anticipated class action against Monsanto Australia Pty Ltd was officially filed in the Federal Court by LHD Lawyers on 27 November 2019. The legal action has arisen following compelling scientific studies evidencing a link between exposure to Roundup, the most commonly used herbicide in the world, and the development of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Glyphosate … Continued

The in-flight severe turbulence incident which occurred on Air Canada flight 33 on 11 July 2019 is the subject of an investigation being conducted by the Canadian Transportation Safety Bureau. Having had the benefit of receiving instructions from a number of passengers injured on Air Canada flight 33 it is evident to us that the … Continued

On 30 August 2019 Zoetis’ Application Seeking Leave to Appeal from the judgement handed down by Judge Lee on 4 April 2019 proceeded to hearing before a Full Bench of the Federal Court. The Full Bench was constituted by Chief Justice Allsop, Justice Perram and Justice Beach. In the 4 April 2019 Judgement, Judge Lee … Continued

The Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia (“TGA”) has proposed regulatory action including cancellation or suspension on the import and distribution of specific textured breast implants in Australia. The regulatory action is similar to those imposed in Canada and Europe. This follows reports that textured breast implants increase the likelihood or cause the development of Breast … Continued

Early media reports indicate that nine persons suffered serious injuries on an Air Canada flight operating from Vancouver to Sydney. Shortly prior to midnight on 11 July 2019, Air Canada flight 33 (“AC33”) departed from Vancouver for Sydney. The aircraft operating as AC33 was a Boeing 777 – 200. On board were 269 passengers and … Continued

Hendra Vaccine Class Action Update There have been recent positive developments in Federal Court class action damages claim against Zoetis Australia Pty Limited (“Zoetis”). The developments include the dismissal of Zoetis’ security for costs application and the Court granting leave for filing of further amended pleadings. Zoetis security for costs application On 21 June 2018 … Continued

Have you or a friend or family member experienced adverse health effects after using the popular herbicide Roundup? Developed in the 1970s by Monsanto (now owned and operated by Bayer), Roundup is a systemic herbicide which was lauded as the cure to backyard weeds. Unfortunately, it appears that many people who have worked closely with … Continued