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Which companies have the most history of being involved in civil litigation?

Mignon Montfort

Hey there,

To answer your question, several companies have a history of being involved in civil litigation. One of the most prominent ones is Johnson & Johnson, which has faced numerous lawsuits over their talc-based products causing ovarian cancer. The company has been ordered to pay billions of dollars in damages to affected customers.

Another company with a history of civil litigation is Monsanto, which is now owned by Bayer. The company has faced numerous lawsuits over its Roundup weed killer causing cancer. Like Johnson & Johnson, they have been ordered to pay billions of dollars in damages to affected customers.

Wells Fargo is another company that comes to mind, as they were involved in a major scandal where employees opened fake accounts without customers' consent. The company faced numerous lawsuits and investigations, resulting in a $3 billion settlement with the U.S. Justice Department.

Facebook has also faced its fair share of litigation, particularly over issues of privacy breaches and misinformation spread on the platform. The company has faced multiple lawsuits from governments and users alike.

Finally, pharmaceutical companies, in general, are known to be involved in civil litigation due to issues such as false advertising, overpricing, and failure to disclose potential side effects. Some of the most notable ones include Pfizer, Merck, and GlaxoSmithKline.

Overall, these are just a few of the companies with a history of civil litigation. It's important to do research and stay informed about the actions of these and other companies, especially as a consumer.

Hope this helps!

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