Hundreds of consumers have filed lawsuits claiming that Avon® talc-based powders caused them to develop cancer. Many of these claims link Avon’s talc to asbestos…
Category: Product Liability
9 PFAS Chemicals Added to EPA Toxics Release Inventory List
In January 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added 9 PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals to their Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) list. Certain facilities…
Glyphosate-Based Weed-Killer Roundup® Linked to Cancer
In farms around the world, powerful chemical compounds are sprayed on crops in order to keep invasive plants and pests away. Some of these agrochemicals…
New Emergency Rules for the Growing Problem of Silicosis in California
On December 15, the California Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board voted to approve emergency temporary standards on silica products to combat the surge in…
More Eye Drops Join EzriCare® in FDA Warnings Due to Bacterial Contamination
Following an outbreak of infections caused by contaminated EzriCare® and Delsam Pharma® Artificial Tears eye drops, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has continued…
Manufacturer 3M to Pay $10.3 Billion Settlement for PFAS Water Contamination
In June 2023, chemical manufacturing giant 3M reached a $10.3 Billion settlement for lawsuits arguing they contaminated local water supplies with dangerous chemicals. Known as…
Asbestos in Cosmetics: Advocates Call for Stricter Manufacturing Practices to Protect Consumers
For years, experts and consumers have been concerned about the number of popular cosmetics that contain asbestos, a substance known to cause cancers like mesothelioma.…
Use of Herbicide Paraquat Increases Despite Well-Known Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Despite the well-known and well-documented health dangers of paraquat — a commercial-grade herbicide — the chemical continues to be manufactured, sold, and utilized regularly in…
Tesla Recalls Thousands of Vehicles for Risk of Self-Driving Crashes
On February 16, 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed that Tesla is recalling more than 362,000 vehicles for faulty Full Self-Driving Beta…
