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Wagstaff & Cartmell Earns Top Rankings in 2025 Chambers USA Guide
Wagstaff & Cartmell is proud to announce that the firm and two of its attorneys have received prominent recognition in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, one of the legal industry’s most respected and rigorous ranking guides. This year marks...
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Ty Hudson Named to 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers
We are proud to share that Ty Hudson has been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers, marking his second consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This annual list recognizes the top attorneys in the nation who...
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Brandon Henry Inducted into Two Prestigious Trial Lawyer Organizations
Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP is proud to announce that partner Brandon Henry has been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) as part of the 2024 class. ABOTA dedicates itself to the preservation and promotion of the...
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Were You or a Loved One Harmed by the SpaceOAR® or SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel Spacer?
You May Be Entitled to Compensation If you or someone you care about underwent prostate cancer radiation treatment and received a SpaceOAR or SpaceOAR Vue hydrogel spacer and experienced rectal injury or other serious injuries, you may be entitled to...
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Male Mesh Sling for Incontinence Lawsuits
Wagstaff & Cartmell is representing victims who have suffered serious complications after being implanted with mesh slings for urinary incontinence. These slings include the Virtue© sling made by Coloplast, and the AdVance© sling made by Boston Scientific. The male mesh...
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Wagstaff & Cartmell Partner Tricia Campbell Accepts 3 Year Appointment to Serve on the Federal Practice Committee for the Western District of Missouri
The Court en Banc has announced the appointment of Tricia Campbell to serve a three-year term on the Federal Practice Committee for the Western District of Missouri. This prestigious appointment underscores Tricia's commitment to excellence in the legal profession and...
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Wagstaff & Cartmell $2.5 Million Judgment in Pelvic Mesh Trial Upheld On Appeal
The Eleventh Circuit upheld a $2.5 million judgment against Coloplast Corp., confirming that Virginia Redding's claim regarding defective pelvic mesh was filed within the appropriate time frame. The court found that her 2009 symptoms were not sufficiently alarming to suggest...
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Wagstaff & Cartmell Makes $250,0000 Commitment to UMKC Law School to Support Bar Preparation
The gift from Wagstaff & Cartmell will provide free bar preparation to UMKC School of Law students Read the Full Story Here
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Social Media Addiction Lawsuits
Major companies like TikTok, Meta, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube, and others are facing lawsuits filed by individuals who have become addicted to social media or developed other mental health issues from their use of social media. Teens and young adults are...
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Wagstaff & Cartmell Partner Vanessa Gross talks with Essence Magazine about Chemical Hair Relaxer Lawsuits
Wagstaff & Cartmell Partner Vanessa Gross recently was interviewed for an article in Essence Magazine about cases currently filed against manufacturers of chemical hair relaxer products and their link to a variety of cancers.
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Wagstaff & Cartmell Partner Sarah Ruane Named Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead Counsel, in Ozempic MDL
PHILADELPHIA — The Pennsylvania federal judge overseeing the MDL docket for cases alleging injuries caused by glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has appointed as co-lead counsel for plaintiffs Paul Pennock of Morgan & Morgan, Parvin Aminolroaya...
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FDA Issues Recall for HeartMate II and HeartMate 3 LVAS Devices Amid Safety Concerns
In a recent development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a significant recall concerning Abbott/Thoratec Corporation HeartMate left ventricle assist systems, following a series of reported issues that have raised serious concerns within the medical community. This...
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Initial Bellwether Scheduled in Social Media Addiction MDL
The first bellwether trial for the multidistrict litigation (MDL) accusing Facebook and other social media platforms of harming young people by fostering addiction has been scheduled for late 2025 by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in California. In a...
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Philips Exits US Market After Agreement with FDA Over CPAP Machines
In a seismic upheaval reverberating through the medical community, Philips Respironics, once a stalwart in the realm of respiratory devices, has made a startling announcement. In a settlement with the federal government, Philips will cease the sale of sleep apnea...
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Wagstaff & Cartmell Co-Founder, Thomas P. Cartmell, Recognized Among Lawdragon’s 2024 500 Leading Lawyers in America
Kansas City, MO, January 13, 2024 – Wagstaff & Cartmell is proud to announce that Thomas P. Cartmell, a distinguished partner and co-founder of the firm, has been named one of Lawdragon's 2024 500 Leading Lawyers in America. This prestigious...
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Monsanto Hit With Massive $2.25B Verdict In Philadelphia Roundup Trial
A Philadelphia jury delivered a resounding blow to the makers of the weedkiller Roundup, awarding an unprecedented $2 billion in punitive damages, coupled with $250 million in compensatory damages. This historic verdict emerged from a lawsuit brought forth by a...
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Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pump Recall: Legal Options for Those Affected
Introduction: This recall, prompted by a malfunction involving a broken or missing retainer ring, has raised concerns about the potential for insulin overdose or underdose, with serious consequences. Recall Details: The recall encompasses more than 3000,000 pumps in the U.S.,...
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FDA Alerts on Defective Packaging in Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder Systems
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning healthcare professionals against implanting Exactech Equinoxe shoulder systems manufactured before August 2021 due to defective packaging concerns that may elevate the risk of early issues with the shoulder replacements. The FDA...
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Seek Justice for Megadyne Mega Soft Universal Patient Return Electrode Injuries
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries, including third-degree burns, after using Megadyne Medical Product, Inc.'s Mega Soft Universal Patient Return Electrode, it's crucial to understand your rights. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified...
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Olympus Bronchofiberscopes and Bronchovideoscopes Recall
Olympus Machines linked to serious injuries and death Wagstaff & Cartmell is investigating claims victims may have against the manufacturers of these devices. The bronchofiberscopes and brochovideoscopes are tubular devices that work with accessories like cameras and lights to examine...
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Tom Cartmell of Wagstaff & Cartmell Tapped to Lead in Social Media Litigation – Appointed to JCCP and MDL Sub-Committee
We have significant updates regarding the ongoing legal actions against major social media platforms. The Hon. Carolyn B. Kuhl, a California state judge, recently ruled in favor of adolescents and parents, allowing the progression of negligence and fraud claims against...
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Ozempic and Wegovy Lawsuits
What are Ozempic and Wegovy? Ozempic and Wegovy are GLP-1 receptor agonists, which mimic the hormone GLP-1 naturally produced in the body. Other similar drugs include: Mounjaro Rybelsus Saxenda These drugs use the active ingredient semaglutide and were originally designed...
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Hair Straightener / Hair Relaxer Lawsuits
Wagstaff & Cartmell is representing victims who have been diagnosed with uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, or ovarian cancer after using various brands of hair relaxers, including: Dark and Lovely, Optimum, African Pride, Soft and Beautiful, and many others. If you...
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Talcum (Talc) Powder
Talc was the key ingredient in baby powder until 2020, when Johnson & Johnson discontinued its talc-based baby power in the United States. It was eventually discontinued worldwide in 2022. The soft mineral talc is made up of silicon, oxygen,...
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IVC Filter Injuries
Although each manufacturer takes a slightly different approach to the design and marketing of its IVC filters, each type of filter has been found to cause serious injuries to patients. The most serious complications arising from the use of IVC...
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Amtrak Train Derails in Missouri
Wagstaff & Cartmell is proud to be representing victims of the Amtrak train derailment that occurred on Monday, June 27, 2022, in Mendon, Missouri. Our experienced team of lawyers are committed to obtaining justice and are prepared to assist the...
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EIGHTEEN WAGSTAFF & CARTMELL ATTORNEYS NAMED TO SUPER LAWYERS
Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP, a litigation law firm based in Kansas City, MO, is pleased to announce nineteen Attorneys have been named as “2021 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers” by the publishers of Thomson Reuters. Partners Thomas P. Cartmell and...
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SIX WAGSTAFF & CARTMELL ATTORNEYS NAMED TO The Best Lawyers in America®
Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP, a litigation law firm based in Kansas City, MO, is pleased to announce six Attorneys have been named to the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the legal professions oldest and most...
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Letter re: Social Media Update
Social Media Engagement Letter
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Paraquat
Paraquat: What is it? Paraquat is a highly poisonous chemical commonly used across the United States as an herbicide to kill weeds and grass. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) categorizes paraquat products as “Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs),” which means...
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