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EPA Implements Stricter Limits on Ethylene Oxide Emissions

Personal Injury / March 19, 2024 / 3 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

In response to growing concerns over the health risks associated with ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized new rules aimed at reducing the release of this carcinogenic gas into the environment. The regulations, which target commercial sterilization facilities, seek to protect communities living near these facilities and mitigate the …

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Sterigenics Lawsuits and Settlements: Understanding the Impact of Ethylene Oxide Exposure

Personal Injury / March 1, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The issue of ethylene oxide exposure and its potential health risks has gained significant attention in recent years. One company that has faced legal action and public scrutiny due to its ethylene oxide emissions is Sterigenics. With medical sterilization facilities across the United States, Sterigenics has been at the center of numerous lawsuits and settlements …

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Sterigenics Ethylene Oxide Emissions

Did You Develop Cancer From Exposure to Sterigenics Ethylene Oxide Gas? Residents living near Sterigenics plants have reported cases of various cancers such as breast cancer, leukemia, and lymphoma, as well as other health issues including neurological disorders, reproductive problems, and respiratory ailments, believed to be linked to ethylene oxide exposure from the medical sterilization …

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Chemical Hair Straighteners and the Risk of Uterine Cancer: The Black Women’s Health Study

Product Liability / January 8, 2024 / 5 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Chemical hair straighteners, commonly known as hair relaxers, have long been favored by women with curly, textured hair. These products, designed to straighten and smooth natural hair, have been aggressively marketed to women of color as a means of achieving what society deems a more “desirable” hairstyle. However, recent studies have raised concerns about the …

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Parties in Hair Straightener MDL to Submit Competing Plans for Bellwether Trials

Product Liability / December 19, 2023 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

In an effort to streamline the litigation process for the thousands of product liability lawsuits pending against the manufacturers of chemical hair straighteners, the U.S. District Judge presiding over these lawsuits has called for the parties to submit their respective bellwether trial plans. Nearly 10,000 women across the country are currently pursuing legal claims against …

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U.S. Judge Clears Hair Relaxer Lawsuits to Move Forward Against L’Oreal, Revlon

Product Liability / December 1, 2023 / 5 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Numerous lawsuits have been filed against cosmetic giants L’Oreal, Revlon, and other manufacturers, alleging that their hair relaxer products are associated with an increased risk of cancer and other harmful side effects. Now, a federal judge has allowed the majority of these claims to move forward, signaling a potential turning point in the ongoing legal …

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FDA Proposes Ban on Hair Straightener Chemicals Linked to Cancer Risk

Product Liability / October 17, 2023 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Chemical hair straighteners have long been a popular choice for curly-haired individuals looking to achieve sleek, straight hair. However, recent studies have raised concerns about the potential health risks associated with these products. In response, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a ban on certain hair-straightening and smoothing products that contain cancer-causing …

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Chemical Hair Straighteners

Did You Develop Cancer After Using Chemical Hair Straighteners? Women exposed to harmful chemicals in popular hair straighteners and relaxers may be at risk for adverse health conditions, such as uterine cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and endometriosis. Hair straightener lawsuits exist to hold the manufacturers accountable. Start My Hair Straightener Claim Now Please enable …

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Mirena IUD and Breast Cancer

Personal Injury / November 21, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , ,

Side Effects of Mirena IUD May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Breast Cancer Women implanted with the Mirena IUD device may have a 20% higher risk of developing breast cancer side effects. Contact a Mirena IUD lawyer today for legal help. The findings of a new study indicate that complications of intrauterine (IUD) birth …

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