In 1965, the American Law Institute published the second edition of Restatement of the Law of Torts and set into motion a special rule on strict liability, which states in Section 402A “One who sells any product in a defective condition unreasonably dangerous to the user or consumer or to his property is subject to liability to […]
Asbestos-contaminated Dental Tape Linked to Mesothelioma in Dentists
Asbestos-contaminated Dental Tape Linked to Mesothelioma in Dentists Occupational asbestos exposure is one of the biggest factors in those suffering from asbestos-related illnesses such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. Steelworkers, chemical plant workers, tradesmen, and even those who worked in shipyards were most likely exposed to asbestos due to the nature of their work. Much […]
Progress In The Fight To Ban Asbestos
Progress In The Fight To Ban Asbestos The Environmental Protection Agency is moving forward in accordance with the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act and naming asbestos, as well as nine other chemicals the first that will come under review for new Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) legislation. In June 2016, President […]
Determining If There Is Asbestos In Your Home
Determining If There Is Asbestos In Your Home If your home was built before 1980, then your home may contain asbestos. Asbestos was commonly used throughout the 20th century in household building materials such as roofing, siding, insulation, flooring and much more. As asbestos lawsuits accrued and the dangers of asbestos became known, the carcinogen ceased […]
Home Waxing Kits Linked to Serious Injury
Home Waxing Kits Linked to Serious Injury What’s beauty without pain? Waxing, as any individual might know, can be one of the more painful beauty routines. Those who are looking to save money and time have turned to home waxing kits, rather than going to a salon. As if the process isn’t painful enough, countless […]