When allegations arise that the soil on a property you own or previously owned contains harmful chemicals, your company could face significant legal challenges. Addressing soil contamination is costly, and in many cases, there are complex federal implications. Both...
It goes without saying that companies should follow established regulations to avoid harming consumers and prevent future lawsuits. It has been widely reported that small amounts of lead have been detected in many fruit juices. And while exposure to lead carries...
In any toxic tort, be it exposure to asbestos, benzene, or another potentially harmful substance, plaintiffs must prove that their injury was directly caused by interacting with or proximity to the chemical in question. Proving harm and causation is a basic aspect of...
People experiencing the toll of an asbestos-related illness often pursue legal claims against a company or former employer to hold them liable for damages. However, the line between exposure and liability is not exactly a straight one. Are You Liable? Suppose you are...
Many of us have seen ads from plaintiff-side firms suggesting that people exposed to asbestos or diagnosed with mesothelioma have the potential to collect huge amounts of money by filing legal claims. These assertions are misleading. Many claims involving asbestos...
Dangerous chemicals can lead to lawsuits by injured parties. And in some cases, one claim triggers a deluge of other complaints. We could very well start seeing this trend play out with regard to perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA. This is a human-made chemical burned...