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- Depo-ProveraSIGN-UP DEADLINE
The lead lawyers told the court that settlement sign-ups are open and close November 30.
- ParaquatSETTLEMENT STALLED
The judge ordered the lawyer for the largest group of holdouts to disclose who funds his cases.
- Talcum PowderSETTLEMENT PENDING
An Ohio jury found for J&J in a mesothelioma death case.
- Social Media AddictionTRIAL SET
West Virginia sued Snap over Snapchat’s effect on children.
- PFAS Water Contamination3M INJURY DEAL; CASES AGAINST 3M PAUSED
The judge set November 13 as the deadline to list every person eligible for the 3M injury deal.
- CHATBOT Act (Senate)CLEARED COMMITTEE
AI Chatbots and Kids: Chatbot apps would have to offer family accounts and parental controls for kids.
- Kids Online Safety Act (Senate)CLEARED COMMITTEE
Social Media Addiction: Platforms would have a duty to take reasonable care to prevent harm to kids.
- Defense Bill for 2027 (Senate)CLEARED COMMITTEE
PFAS Water Contamination: The yearly defense bill. A proposed change filed against it would shield water utilities from PFAS cleanup costs.
- KIDS Act (House)PASSED THE HOUSE
Social Media Addiction: The House's package of online safety bills for kids.
- NO FAKES Act (Senate)CLEARED COMMITTEE
Grok and Deepfakes: People could stop others from using a digital copy of their voice or face.
FEATURED ANALYSIS · UPDATED MAY 12, 2026
OpenAI Lawsuits: ChatGPT Wrongful Death, Self-Harm, and Mass Shooting Claims
Four major civil actions filed against OpenAI between August 2025 and May 2026 are forcing courts to answer a question that, until recently, was almost entirely theoretical: when a generative AI system produces an output that contributes to serious harm, is that output a product, or is it content? Attorney analysis of the current docket, the doctrinal questions ahead, and what to watch next.
Read the analysis →For parents: see our calm, practical family guide to AI chatbots — how to talk with your teen, what healthy use looks like, and where to turn if you have concerns.
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Lawsuit Informer was founded by David Meldofsky, a California-licensed attorney, because the public-facing legal internet has become difficult to read honestly. Lawsuit pages routinely mix education, advertising, and case intake without signaling which is which, and AI-generated content has made the line harder to find.
The site is the response: pages written or reviewed by a licensed attorney, with visible authorship, dated review notes, and editorial work kept separate from case intake.
David's writing has been published in Attorney at Law Magazine, Law360, and the Daily Journal, with a focus on PFAS regulation, drinking water standards, and consumer-facing legal content.
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Is AI Output a Product or Content?
A guest commentary by David Meldofsky examining whether AI-generated output should be treated as a product subject to liability or as content — the central doctrinal question now surfacing in the OpenAI litigation and the broader wave of AI injury claims.
Read on Law360 (subscription) →Published in Attorney at Law Magazine — Free to read
What a Verdict Number Actually Means in Mass Torts
A bylined feature on what the numbers in a mass tort mean for the people bringing claims — how a bellwether verdict changes after trial and on appeal, how a settlement fund is divided into tiers, and what fees, costs, and liens come out of a gross award.
Read on Attorney at Law Magazine →Published in Attorney at Law Magazine — Free to read
Before You Contact a Lawyer: How to Evaluate Lawsuit Information Online in the AI Era
A bylined feature outlining the editorial philosophy behind Lawsuit Informer — how consumers can evaluate online legal information, including AI-generated guidance, and distinguish education from intake before contacting a lawyer.
Read on Attorney at Law Magazine →Published in Law360
PFAS OUT Cannot Replace Broad Drinking Water Protections
A guest commentary by David Meldofsky addressing EPA's PFAS reporting posture, the difference between regulatory shifts and safety determinations, and the implications for regulated entities and affected communities.
Read on Law360 (subscription) →Published in the Daily Journal
PFAS Drinking Water Rules Are Changing as Lawsuits Surge
A guest commentary by David Meldofsky on EPA's PFAS reconsideration, federal and California drinking water standards, and the broader litigation landscape facing regulated entities and affected communities.
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Asbestos Exposure Lawsuits
Learn how asbestos exposure lawsuits may arise from work, product, or secondary exposure linked to illnesses such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.
Chemical Exposure Lawsuits
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Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
Litigation involving allegations that glyphosate-based herbicides may be linked to certain cancers.
Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer
Claims involving allegations that long-term talcum powder use may be linked to ovarian cancer.
Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits
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Heavy Metals in Baby Food
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Paraquat Parkinson's Lawsuits
Cases involving allegations that exposure to the herbicide paraquat may contribute to Parkinson's disease.
Processed Food Addiction Lawsuits
Claims involving allegations that certain ultra-processed foods may contribute to harmful consumption patterns and health risks.
OpenAI Lawsuits
Central hub for OpenAI litigation coverage — ChatGPT wrongful death, self-harm, and mass shooting claims, plus the product-versus-content framing question.
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