April 27, 2020
Many people love Ikea’s convenient and low-cost furniture items. However, some of those pieces could end up causing bodily harm or even death to children. Two of Ikea’s popular lines of drawers have been recalled because of the danger they pose to consumers. Ikea and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued several recalls over [...]
April 20, 2020
Despite millions of deaths and decades of litigation caused by exposure, asbestos is still legal in the United States. While the EPA tried to ban asbestos use in 1989, an industry appeal successful reversed than ban, and Congress has never issued an outright ban, due in large part to pressure from industries. Many experts, activists [...]
April 17, 2020
Few take the time to look at what is in their makeup, but it seems safe to assume that what is meant to go on your skin is not hazardous. In reality, many ingredients in cosmetics that may be harmful. The case against Revlon Laura McDaniel’s father worked for Revlon, a giant in the cosmetics [...]
April 13, 2020
The list of industries where employees may experience asbestos exposure is well known. Auto mechanics, HVAC technicians, construction workers, cement plant employees, chemical plant staff members are but a few of the risky professions where being in proximity to toxic material can result in a mesothelioma diagnosis. Sadly, the list continues to grow. The So-Called [...]
April 8, 2020
Over a majority of the 20th century and well into the 21st, thousands of United States citizens have plied their trade as insulators, working in residences and commercial buildings. In 2018, 58,000 held jobs that involved installation, repair, or removal of insulation, according to the United States Bureau of Labor. Over time, awareness has grown [...]
April 6, 2020
When people talk about mesothelioma, the conversation often centers around older, male, blue-collar workers. It was predominantly men that held jobs in high-risk industries such as construction, the manufacturing of building materials, mining, oil refineries and shipyards. This typical conversation leaves out a notable group of mesothelioma victims: the women that lived with these men. [...]
April 3, 2020
The COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) is the latest infectious disease that has emerged with a huge impact worldwide. Over the last two months since the first US case of coronavirus was confirmed, there has already been an impact to the Workers Compensation (WC) environment. At least 10 states have issued mandates for coverage of coronavirus. The [...]
March 30, 2020
As a national emergency becomes part of life in the United States, what we don’t know about the novel coronavirus is more than what we actually do know. Medical professionals are uncovering new data every day on those with higher risk factors, specifically older people over 60 and anyone who has an underlying medical issue. [...]
March 27, 2020
Johnson & Johnson, specifically their famed Baby Powder, has been the target of the majority of 16,000 talc-related mesothelioma lawsuits that resulted in adverse, multi-million dollar verdicts. But, there are other manufacturers of talc-based products also facing lawsuits due to the asbestos in their products A Harsh Spotlight on Revlon Revlon Inc., an industry giant, [...]
