At the end of April, the judge overseeing the vast majority of talcum powder lawsuits ruled that plaintiff experts would be allowed to testify. In…
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Common Bladder Medication Elmiron® Linked to Severe Vision Problems
A common prescription drug used to treat a painful bladder condition is now under fire for allegedly damaging its users’ retinas. For context, the retina…
Can Buildings Be Demolished Safely Without Asbestos Abatement?
In Detroit, the emergency demolition of houses that contain asbestos has presented researchers with an unusual opportunity for study. Normally, before renovating or tearing down…
House: ‘Clear the market’ of E-Cigarettes to Control COVID-19 Pandemic
The tone of government officials regarding vaping amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has ratcheted up in severity. Recently, the U.S. House Oversight Committee sent a letter…
Cancer Risk from Asbestos Inhalation Confirmed by EPA — What Happens Next?
As part of its unprecedented review of toxic substances used in America, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its draft risk evaluation for…
Is the COVID-19 Pandemic Causing a Spike in Bad Faith Insurance?
The business model for insurance is highly profitable during the good times. When disaster strikes, however, insurance companies suddenly find themselves on the hook for…
Zantac and Other Ranitidine Drugs Removed from U.S. Market After FDA Testing
Due to concerns about a potentially cancer-causing contaminant, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested the immediate removal of a popular heartburn drug…
Global Asbestos Awareness Week: How Lawsuits Brought Down the Great Asbestos Empire
In 1969, the Johns-Manville Corporation paid 285 of its former employees in a historic asbestos settlement. The workers argued that Johns-Manville had known the extreme…
Global Asbestos Awareness Week: Why U.S. Veterans Are at a Higher Risk of Developing Mesothelioma
It may come as a surprise, but nearly 33% of all new mesothelioma diagnoses belong to U.S. veterans. While mesothelioma cases are spread across all…
