Cases We Cover
Sixteen kinds of cases people ask about, from weed killer and baby powder to car accidents and divorce. Each page explains what the case is about, who may be affected and which deadlines to keep in mind, in plain language.
General information about these cases. The Advocate Path is not a law firm.
Roundup Weed Killer (Glyphosate)
Lawsuits claim Roundup's main ingredient, glyphosate, caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma. What the 2026 Supreme Court ruling changed and where a proposed settlement stands.
Camp Lejeune Toxic Water
Drinking water at Camp Lejeune was contaminated for decades. What the 2022 law allows, why the claim window has closed, and how VA benefits fit in.
Ride-Share Accidents (Uber, Lyft)
Hurt in a crash with an Uber or Lyft? Coverage depends on what the driver's app was doing; here is how the insurance periods work and what to gather.
Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder
Tens of thousands of lawsuits claim J&J's talc baby powder caused ovarian cancer or mesothelioma. What J&J says and where a 2026 settlement proposal stands.
Social Media Harm (Youth Addiction and Mental Health)
Families, schools and states claim social media apps were built to hook young users. What the lawsuits allege, what research shows and the 2026 verdict and deals.
Medical Malpractice
When a medical mistake causes harm, the law asks whether care fell below accepted standards. What that means, the special rules and deadlines, and what to gather.
Paraquat (Gramoxone) and Parkinson's Disease
Lawsuits claim the weed killer paraquat, sold as Gramoxone, raises the risk of Parkinson's disease. What science and the EPA say and where the cases stand in 2026.
Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma (Asbestos)
Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma and lung cancer decades later. Who was exposed, how claims and VA benefits usually work, and the deadlines that apply.
World Trade Center Exposure Zone 2001-2002
Two federal programs serve people exposed to 9/11 dust and debris: the WTC Health Program for care and the VCF for compensation. Who is eligible and the key deadlines.
Talcum Powder
Talc is used in body powders and makeup, and lawsuits claim some of it was tainted with asbestos. What science and the FDA say, which illnesses are involved and what to gather.
Car Accidents
After a car crash, state rules decide a lot: fault or no-fault insurance, shared-blame rules and filing deadlines. What to do first and what to gather.
Firefighting Foam (AFFF / PFAS)
Lawsuits claim chemicals in firefighting foam, known as PFAS, caused cancers and other illnesses. Who was exposed, what the EPA says and where the cases stand.
Chemical Hair Straighteners (Hair Relaxers)
Lawsuits claim chemical hair relaxers raised the risk of uterine and other cancers. What a major NIH study found, the FDA's stalled ban and where the cases stand.
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro Side Effects
Lawsuits claim drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro caused stomach paralysis, bowel blockage or vision loss. What the labels say and where the cases stand in 2026.
CPAP, BiPAP and Ventilator Problems (Philips Recall)
Philips recalled millions of CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator machines in 2021 because foam inside could break down. What the recall covers, the settlements and what to do now.
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