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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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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit: A Step Toward Settlement

Personal Injury / March 22, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , ,

The U.S. government is one step closer to settling thousands of claims alleging illnesses and deaths related to the contaminated water supply at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Between the years 1953 and 1987, the water supply at Camp Lejeune was contaminated with toxic chemicals, causing severe health issues for veterans and their family members. …

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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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Judges Rule on Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuits: No Jury Trials

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

Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps Base in North Carolina, has been at the center of a legal battle regarding water contamination and the resulting health issues faced by military personnel and their families. In a recent ruling, four U.S. District Court judges have determined that victims of past water contamination at Camp Lejeune are not …

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561 Deaths Reportedly Linked to PE-PUR Foam Breakdown in Philips CPAP Machines

Product Liability / February 1, 2024 / 5 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , ,

The FDA has reported a staggering number of adverse events associated with the breakdown of the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam used in certain Philips Respironics CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator machines, including hundreds of deaths. In recent years, CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines have become increasingly common in treating sleep apnea and other respiratory conditions. …

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Philadelphia Jury Delivers $2.25 Billion Verdict in Latest Roundup Trial

Product Liability / February 1, 2024 / 3 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , ,

In a landmark verdict, a Philadelphia jury has awarded a staggering $2.25 billion in damages in a trial involving the popular weed killer Roundup. The plaintiff, John McKivison, a resident of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, claimed that his prolonged exposure to Roundup caused him to develop non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This verdict marks the third significant ruling against …

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Federal Court Allows Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson Over Benzene-Contaminated Sunscreen

Personal Injury / February 1, 2024 / 3 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , ,

In a recent ruling, a North Carolina federal judge has determined that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) must face a personal injury lawsuit filed by a father who claims that his 14-year-old son passed away from leukemia after prolonged exposure to J&J sunscreen products that were contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen. The judge found that …

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Sunscreen Benzene Exposure

Did You Develop Cancer from Benzene in Sunscreen? Exposure to the carcinogen benzene in popular sunscreen and after-sun products may increase the risk of cancer. Consumers who developed cancer from benzene exposure may be eligible to seek compensation through a sunscreen cancer lawsuit. Start My Sunscreen Cancer Lawsuit Claim Now Please enable JavaScript in your …

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Roundup Weed Killer Verdict: $3.5 Million Awarded in Latest Trial

Product Liability / December 10, 2023 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , ,

Roundup, the popular weed killer manufactured by Monsanto and its parent company Bayer, has been at the center of numerous lawsuits alleging that exposure to the product can cause cancer, particularly non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In the most recent trial, decided on December 1, 2023, a Philadelphia jury awarded $3.5 million to a woman who claimed Roundup …

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