In recent years, there has been increasing litigation and class action lawsuits regarding the use of chemical additives and preservatives in popular products ranging from baby formula to cosmetics to toilet paper. Several class action lawsuits were filed in recent years by consumers claiming they developed serious health ailments after regularly using certain brands. A recent class action suit claims that Kroger sells products containing toxic chemical PFASs or polychlorinated fatty acids. Based on the representations, plaintiffs bought these products between March and 2021.
There are also class actions and lawsuits concerning products containing lead.
The Class Action lawsuit says that plaintiffs developed hearing and visual problems after regularly taking these artificial colorings into their mouths. This product was sold by Krop and Snack foods. This is just one of the examples of exposure to carcinogenic chemicals and contamination that have spurred a large number of lawsuits involving preservatives, additives and contaminated food and water supplies. A class action suit says that plaintiffs suffered allergic reactions, stomach disorders, vomiting, headaches, sinus problems, dizziness and neck pain after consuming Krop’s Brawny Chicken Stick. Other examples include Mountain Dew, Frito-Munch, Goodwill Products and Tropicana.
Another class action lawsuit involves claims of lead contamination from multidistrict litigation fluid used in the making of certain beverages.
Multidistrict litigation fluid is made by the companies that produce the beverages. The manufacturers’ primary goal in the production of multidistrict litigation fluid is to ensure that it is free of any contaminates. In addition to exposure to carcinogens and other toxins, the contamination can enter the distribution system and contaminate supply lines.
In one of the class action lawsuits, plaintiffs are suing on behalf of themselves and as many other plaintiffs as there are class representatives.
The suit names Krop, Schluter, Dannon, Landau, Fuddruckers, Landroyer, Landro, Mars Inc., Tootsie Roll Industries and Unilever. According to the complaint, the defendant companies knew for decades that their products contained carcinogens and other toxins, but they continued to use them anyway. The class representative, who is not a trained scientist, is tasked with monitoring all manufacturing processes. She is responsible for determining whether products meet acceptable levels of toxins and carcinogens and documenting those findings. If the company proves that levels of toxins are safe, the class representative is required to make an adjustment so the product can meet federal regulations.
Many class action lawsuits result from workers compensation claims.
The complaints generally deal with work-related injuries, stress at work, compensation violations, safety hazards, poor working conditions, and employer negligence. Individuals who receive compensation claim their companies failed to provide adequate safety measures, allow employees adequate training, do not follow procedures required by law, or did not pay proper benefits. As an individual sued by a company not under a class action, the individual may be able to receive compensation from each of the entities whose actions led to the suit.
The class action lawsuit, which is also known as a class action suit, is designed to provide more individual representation to individual plaintiffs rather than addressing employers individually.
It is highly unusual for employers to be represented by only one attorney in a class action lawsuit. In addition, when an individual suit against an employer, it is not unusual for that individual to be unable to receive adequate representation because of cost. When the class action lawsuit is resolved, the settlement award is distributed to individual plaintiffs.
The plaintiffs who win class action lawsuits receive compensation from all of the entities that are responsible for their injuries.
The amount is often quite substantial. Many plaintiffs to receive compensation in excess of one million dollars. The funds can be used to cover living expenses and medical bills, provide cash to pay debts, repair or replace personal property, and improve the plaintiffs’ standard of living. If a class action suit is brought against a company, the company will be ordered to compensate each individual plaintiff for their losses and any additional injury they have suffered as a result of being wrongfully discriminated against.
The results of a class action lawsuit are not always favorable for the plaintiff.
The defendant sometimes appeals the decision of the court and the case could end up going to trial. There are instances where the defendant presents evidence that is favorable and the plaintiff does not. Before proceeding with a class action suit, it is important that a plaintiff thoroughly examines the options available to them and thoroughly understands the potential damages they could receive. In some cases, the plaintiff may receive a settlement in one settlement sum and in other cases, they may receive nothing.
