Our law firm partners are currently evaluating claims for injuries related to water contamination and toxic chemical exposure to veterans, family members, and others who worked at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987. Reports indicate this exposure to toxic chemicals through water contamination at Camp Lejeune has led to diagnoses of various forms of cancer and other severe illnesses.
Talc is a soft, naturally occurring mineral that’s used in baby powders, makeup, deodorant, ceramics and paint. Research links talcum powder to ovarian cancer, and thousands of women in the United States have sued Johnson & Johnson for covering up the possible cancer risk associated with its baby powder. The company stopped selling talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada in 2020, and has said it will stop all talc sales worldwide by 2023.
Further, as talc is frequently found contaminated with asbestos, it has been associated with many mesothelioma cases. As a result, Johnson & Johnson and other manufacturers face thousands of lawsuits from people who claim their talc products caused cancer.
The Paraquat settlement has linked the use of the herbicide Paraquat to Parkinson’s Disease.
Paraquat is dangerous to Americans who work in food and agriculture. While the chemical’s maker Syngenta disputes the connection between Paraquat and Parkinson’s, a class action lawsuit against Syngenta is ongoing in US Courts. And while the company rejects the claims, it has paid hundreds of million of dollars into a settlement fund.
Roundup is a popular herbicide manufactured by Monsanto and used by farmers and gardeners to kill weeds. The active ingredient in Roundup is glyphosate, which has been linked to cancer in multiple studies.
There are ongoing court cases against Monsanto and its parent company, Bayer, regarding the safety of Roundup. The lawsuits claim that Monsanto knew about the potential health risks associated with glyphosate but failed to warn consumers and actively worked to suppress scientific studies that linked the herbicide to cancer.
In 2018, a jury awarded $289 million in damages to a groundskeeper who claimed that his exposure to Roundup caused his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Since then, there have been numerous other lawsuits filed against Monsanto/Bayer, and some have resulted in large settlements or verdicts in favor of the plaintiffs. The company continues to maintain that Roundup is safe and not linked to cancer, but many experts and consumers remain skeptical.
PFAS Firefighter Foam, also known as aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), is a type of firefighting foam that contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are a group of chemicals that have been linked to numerous health concerns, including cancer, thyroid disease, and immune system dysfunction. The use of PFAS Firefighter Foam has resulted in widespread contamination of groundwater and surface water, particularly near military installations and airports where it has been used for decades. As a result, there have been numerous legal actions against the manufacturers of PFAS Firefighter Foam, including 3M, DuPont, and Chemours. These companies have been accused of knowingly producing and selling a product that they knew was harmful to human health and the environment. In 2018, the State of Minnesota sued 3M for $5 billion for alleged damages caused by PFAS contamination from its products, including PFAS Firefighter Foam. In 2019, the State of Michigan sued 3M, DuPont, and Chemours for $100 million for PFAS contamination of its natural resources. In addition to these lawsuits, there have been numerous class-action lawsuits filed by individuals who have been affected by PFAS contamination. These lawsuits seek compensation for medical expenses, property damage, and other losses related to PFAS exposure. Overall, the legal actions against the creators of PFAS Firefighter Foam highlight the need for greater regulation of harmful chemicals and the importance of holding corporations accountable for their actions.
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