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Keeping Hope Alive: Richard and Michelle Schlueter Lead the Fight for Cancer Research

At Childers, Schlueter & Smith, the pursuit of justice has always extended beyond the courtroom. It means standing alongside our clients, colleagues, and community in battles that truly matter.

By Childers, Schlueter & Smith

/ 25 Sep 2025

Atlanta Church Lawsuit Highlights Labor Trafficking

A recent federal lawsuit filed against the Atlanta Dream Center Church, Assemblies of God, and other parties claims the defendants operated a disturbing labor trafficking scheme for years.

By Childers, Schlueter & Smith

/ 23 May 2025

Woman sitting alone on a bed in a dark room looking out a window.

New Twist in NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits: Judge Overturns Verdict

A Missouri mother will get another chance at justice for her child, who developed NEC after being fed cow's milk preterm infant formula.

By Childers, Schlueter & Smith

/ 24 Apr 2025

Depo-Provera Birth Control Linked to Brain Tumors

Recent studies have raised serious concerns about the safety of Depo-Provera birth control, particularly regarding its potential link to brain tumors.

By Childers, Schlueter & Smith

/ 6 Mar 2025

Depo-Provera Birth Control Linked to Brain Tumors

Can I File A Hair Relaxer Lawsuit?

Manufacturers have faced hair relaxer lawsuits from people who developed cancer after using the products. A 2022 study found that women who often used hair relaxers were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with uterine cancer.

By Childers, Schlueter & Smith

/ 13 Jul 2023

Does Thyroid Eye Disease Drug Tepezza Cause Hearing Loss?

Some studies have shown that Tepezza, a new prescription infusion medication for thyroid eye disease, has some serious side effects. Patients have experienced subjective hearing symptoms.

By Childers, Schlueter & Smith

/ 13 Jun 2023

Does Thyroid Eye Disease Drug Tepezza Cause Hearing Loss?

How Rare Bacteria Was Linked To EzriCare Artificial Tears

An artificial tears product designed to treat dry eyes has been linked to dozens of serious infections, and a new report shows how doctors made the connection.

By Childers, Schlueter & Smith

/ 23 May 2023

How Rare Bacteria Was Linked To EzriCare Artificial Tears

Do I Need To Hire An NEC Baby Formula Lawyer?

NEC is the most common cause of death in preterm infants. There’s no known cause, but studies have found that babies who drink cow’s milk baby formula have a higher chance of developing it.

By Childers, Schlueter & Smith

/ 17 May 2023

Newborn baby girl inside incubator in hospital post delivery room with formula bottle

What To Know About Filing A Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuit

Women have used chemical hair straighteners and relaxers for decades, with some using them since they were young. Unfortunately, we now know that using these products can be extremely hazardous to a person’s health.

By Childers, Schlueter & Smith

/ 26 Apr 2023

What To Know About Filing A Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuit

First Tepezza Lawsuit Filed in Georgia

Childers, Schlueter & Smith has filed the first lawsuit in Georgia against the manufacturers of Tepezza, the first FDA-approved thyroid eye disease (TED) drug.

By Childers, Schlueter & Smith

/ 29 Mar 2023

Why You Need To Stop Using Certain Artificial Tears Eye Drops

The FDA is warning consumers to stop purchasing artificial tear products that may be contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria.

By Childers, Schlueter & Smith

/ 21 Mar 2023

Why You Need To Stop Using Certain Artificial Tears Eye Drops

Hair Straightening Chemicals Linked to Uterine Cancer Risk

A new study has found a link between hair-straightening chemicals and uterine cancer, which is concerning news for the millions of women who regularly use straightening products. Women have started to file lawsuits against beauty companies like L’Oréal, alleging that they knew or should have…

By Childers, Schlueter & Smith

/ 7 Nov 2022

Hair Straightening Chemicals Linked to Uterine Cancer Risk