by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 19, 2019 | Asbestos, Consumer Safety
When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said its tests detected small amounts of asbestos in Johnson & Johnson baby powder, the company immediately questioned the findings. Johnson & Johnson, while recalling the product, said it was “working with the FDA...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 12, 2019 | Asbestos
Baby powder is often criticized for the talc powder it contains. Researchers have connected talc in baby powder and other products to ovarian cancer and inhalation infections. But internal company documents and testing have shown that for decades, if the correct...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 29, 2019 | Asbestos
Asbestos was a miracle product for the first three-quarters of the 20th century. Businesses used it for construction of buildings, auto parts, naval ships, insulating furnaces, and more. It insulates for both sound and heat. It even resists corrosion. As we now know,...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 22, 2019 | Asbestos
As regular readers of the Brayton Purcell legal blog know, we routinely share in this space the latest news on asbestos and mesothelioma and the fight for health and justice for victims. Today’s post is inspired by a recent New York Times op-ed that calls plainly and...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 15, 2019 | Asbestos
For three decades, Al Bennet worked as an auto mechanic at a variety of dealerships. Day after day, week after week, and year after year, he worked underneath multiple car models. His job was to replace and repair brakes, gaskets, clutches and other parts. While each...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 9, 2019 | Asbestos
Asbestos was once touted as a miracle fiber that provided roofs over homes, supply lines for water, and brakes for automobiles. Many considered a cure for a variety of construction and consumer product ills. Today, the carcinogen is known primarily for the “ills” with...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 2, 2019 | Asbestos
Makeup is a treasured product for many women. It can be used to hide flaws, accentuate features or as a creative outlet. Those who use it shouldn’t have to be worried about grave health risks. Sadly, cosmetic products aren’t always as safe as they appear...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Sep 24, 2019 | Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illness, Mesothelioma
A recent investigation has uncovered some dangerous facts about a now-shuttered Peterborough, Ontario-based, GE plant. From the 1940s until the mid-1970s, the plant sold off leftover asbestos scrap. For only three cents a pound, GE delivered asbestos scrap to dozens –...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Sep 13, 2019 | Asbestos
The worldwide battle against mesothelioma has made significant progress. Countless countries have banned the substance outright. Although the United States still imports the dangerous fibers, manufacturing is a thing of the past. Innovations in medicine and treatments...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Aug 27, 2019 | Asbestos
A job can be stressful for numerous reasons. From financial concerns to learning new procedures to keeping up with production metrics, workers can spend an entire shift under great strain. Unfortunately, the one thing that workers should be concerned about often slips...
