Asbestos Insulation Before people knew about the dangers of asbestos, asbestos was known as this “miracle mineral,” used in a myriad of ways. From fire and sound proofing, to caulking and brake linings, the mineral’s heat resistant qualities, high tensile strength, and abundance made it a popular building material in the mid-20th century. Its numerous application […]
$417 Million Awarded in Talcum Powder Lawsuit
$417 Million Awarded in Talcum Powder Lawsuit A California woman suffering from ovarian cancer received the largest sum to date against health giant Johnson & Johnson when a jury awarded her $417 million in a lawsuit claiming her use of talcum powder for decades caused her cancer. Talcum powder, more commonly known as baby powder, […]
Asbestos in Factories – The Armley Asbestos Disaster
Asbestos in Factories – The Armley Asbestos Disaster The job of a factory worker encompasses many responsibilities – from machine operation to line production, workers take raw materials to create new products. Asbestos containing products manufactured in factories were also frequently used in: pipe covering for steam lines and hot water lines, block insulation, cement, […]
Keurig Reaches Settlement Three Years After Product Recall
Keurig Reaches Settlement Three Years After Product Recall In 2014, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) placed a recall on close to 7 million Keurig MINI Plus Brewing systems distressing millions of caffeine drinkers all over the county. Three years later, a settlement was finally reached as Keurig agreed to pay a $5.8 million civil […]
Early Asbestos Litigation
Early Asbestos Litigation The use of asbestos dates back thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the mid-20th century that asbestos use become widespread. With production in steel mills, chemical plants, paper mills, power plants, etc., on the rise, asbestos-containing products and equipment became standard in the industry. Its heat resistance made it useful in the […]
More Lawsuits Regarding Talcum Powder Expected for 2017
More Lawsuits Regarding Talcum Powder Expected for 2017 Over the past year, hundreds have sued the health giant Johnson & Johnson claiming their talc/baby powder product, after decades of use, is tied to ovarian cancer. Johnson & Johnson has lost millions of dollars in these trials and 2017 may come to reveal that more lawsuits […]
Asbestos in Children’s Toys
Asbestos in Children’s Toys Decades ago, when one thought of asbestos, it was generally associated with its many uses and versatility. Asbestos was heavily used throughout the 20th century in America and around the world because of its unique fire resistant properties and its abundance that made it so affordable. Insulation, pipe covering, roof and floor […]
Asbestos Products Produced Today in the United States
Asbestos Products Produced Today in the United States Asbestos is fire resistant, absorbs sound, strong, abundant, and cheap, so naturally it was a popular building material in the United States and throughout the world in the 20th century. The thin, needle-like, almost invisible fibers of asbestos appear to be mild: no smell, no taste, and does […]
The Link Between Baby Powder and Ovarian Cancer
The Link Between Baby Powder and Ovarian Cancer Baby powder can be found in just about every home across the world. It has long been considered a must have for diaper changes among mothers, and many adults use it to manage perspiration and chaffing. However, studies show a direct link between baby powder and ovarian […]
Why is it so hard to directly link Talcum powder to Ovarian cancer?
Why is it so hard to directly link Talcum powder to Ovarian cancer? Talcum powder (more commonly known as baby powder) is marketed as a safe and gentle product – safe enough to use on your new born child and used in all types of cosmetics. Talc is a substance that absorbs moisture, is useful […]