Dallas Fort Worth Injury Lawyer BlogCamp Lejeune Cancer Lawsuit Update. I am writing this blog to provide the readers with an update on the ongoing Camp Lejeune litigation.
Camp Lejeune water contamination linked to Cancer, Leukemia, and Lymphoma Death and Injury
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PFAS Contamination Lawsuit against Kleenex
PFAS Contamination Lawsuit against Kleenex. According to a new federal class action lawsuit, deadly PFAS pollution from a Connecticut Kleenex plant has contaminated the land, well water aquifers, and drinking water, risked residents’ health, and destroyed their property values.
PFAS Contamination lawsuit. Over 15,000 of these similar man-made chemicals are linked with cancer, severe diseases, and wrongful death.
This Kleenex PFAS Contamination Lawsuit is the first case involving facial tissues, though researchers previously found the chemicals in toilet paper.
PFAS and the related 15,000 man-made chemicals are going to be the biggest environmental disaster of the 21st century.
What is PFAS?
PFAS stands for Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are a class of more than 15,000 man-made chemicals that have been widely used in various industrial and consumer products since the 1950s. PFAS are prized for their ability to repel water and oil, resist heat, and reduce friction. PFAS is supposed to be regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the federal government, but usually nothing comes of it and hence Private Citizens lawsuits like this one, to force the regulatory bodies to act.
PFAS have been used in a wide range of products including non-stick cookware, think Teflon, stain-resistant fabrics, think ScotchGard, water-repellent clothing, food packaging, think Pizza boxes, firefighting foams, and many others. Continue reading
Roundup Weedkiller
Roundup Weedkiller. In this article, I am going to address Roundup, and its links to cancer specifically non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and provide an update on the current trials and appeals.
Roundup Weedkiller linked to Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and other cancers. Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and used Roundup? Call Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm at 214-390-3189.
The use of the popular herbicide Roundup and glyphosate the main ingredient in Roundup and other weedkillers, is linked to an increased risk of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and other cancers.
Roundup Weedkiller Glyphosate
The concerns surrounding glyphosate, the active ingredient in many herbicides are multifaceted and involve environmental, health, and regulatory issues.
Glyphosate Health Concerns:
Cancer Risk: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organization (WHO), classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic in humans” (Group 2A) in 2015 based on limited evidence of cancer in humans (from real-world exposures that actually occurred) and sufficient evidence of cancer in experimental animals.
This classification has fueled ongoing debates and legal battles, despite other regulatory bodies, including the EPA, concluding that glyphosate is not likely to be carcinogenic to humans based on their assessments.
Environmental Impact:
- Biodiversity Loss: Glyphosate’s effectiveness as a broad-spectrum herbicide can lead to decreased plant diversity which can have cascading effects on ecosystems, including impacts on pollinators and other wildlife.
- Weed Resistance: The widespread use of glyphosate has led to the evolution of glyphosate-resistant weed species, which can become difficult and costly to control, leading to increased herbicide use.
It’s important to note that the context of glyphosate’s use (e.g., adherence to label directions, personal protective equipment usage) and exposure levels are critical factors in assessing its risks.
Problem with Glyphosate Resistance
Camp Lejeune Cancer and Serious Illness
Camp Lejeune Cancer and Serious Illness. In this article, I am going to address the history of Camp Lejeune water contamination, the rise of Camp Lejeune cancers and serious illness, the inertia by the Federal Government’s Departments of Justice, (DOJ) and the Navy, and finally address the status of the litigation.
Camp Lejeune Cancer linked to water contamination at the Marine base. Served at Camp Lejeune and developed Cancer? Call Dr. Shezad Malik at 214-390-3189
What is the History of Camp Lejeune Water Contamination?
The water contamination at Camp Lejeune, a United States Marine Corps base in North Carolina, is a significant environmental and public health issue that spans several decades. The history of this contamination involves the discovery of hazardous chemicals in the base’s water supply, impacting military personnel, their families, and civilian workers.
Here are the key points in the timeline of Camp Lejeune’s water contamination:
Early 1950s to 1987: The contamination period is officially recognized as having occurred between these years. During this time, people living or working at Camp Lejeune were exposed to contaminated drinking water.
Contaminants Identified: The primary contaminants found in the water were volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including trichloroethylene (TCE), perchloroethylene (PCE), benzene, and vinyl chloride. These substances are associated with a range of health issues, including cancers, birth defects, and other serious chronic diseases. Continue reading
Texas Firefighter Foam Cancer Lawsuits
In this article, I am going to address the Texas Firefighter Foam Cancer Lawsuits, the cause, the types of cancer illnesses associated with firefighting foam, and the current state of the litigation.
Texas Firefighter Foam Cancer Lawsuits. Fire fighting foam linked to deadly Cancers. Call Dr. Shezad Malik at 214-390-3189.
If you are seriously injured or have life-threatening cancer and you are affected by the Texas firefighter foam lawsuit, understanding your legal rights is crucial. This important injury matter centers on allegations that Aqueous Film Forming Foam, AFFF has caused catastrophic health problems for Texas firefighters.
If you or a loved one has been adversely affected by firefighting foam, the Dr. Shezad Malik law firm is here to provide support and fight for your rights.
Texas Firefighting Foam Cancer Lawsuits
There has been an increase in the number of firefighting foam cancer lawsuits over the past few years. These lawsuits have focused on AFFF firefighting foam, a dangerous chemical substance widely used by firefighters to extinguish flammable liquid fires, on a daily basis.
What is Aqueous film-forming foam?
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) is a type of fire suppressant used to extinguish flammable liquid fires, including petrol, oil, and other types of hydrocarbon-based fires. It is called “aqueous film forming” because it forms a barrier—a film of water—over the surface of the flammable liquid, which helps to cool the fire and prevent the vapor release that feeds the flames.
AFFF Cancer Lawsuit
AFFF Cancer Lawsuit. In this article, I am going to address and explain the epidemic of water contamination and the serious diseases and life-threatening cancers that people who have been exposed to PFAS, and AFFF. Finally, I’ll provide information on how to file an AFFF Cancer Lawsuit.
AFFF Cancer Lawsuit. AFFF is linked to serious diseases and deadly cancers. Call Dr. Shezad Malik at 214-390-3189
What is Aqueous film-forming foam?
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) is a type of fire suppressant used to extinguish flammable liquid fires, including petrol, oil, and other types of hydrocarbon-based fires. It is called “aqueous film forming” because it forms a barrier—a film of water—over the surface of the flammable liquid, which helps to cool the fire and prevent the vapor release that feeds the flames.
However, concerns have been raised about the environmental and health impacts of some of the chemical components used in AFFF, particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are persistent in the environment and have been linked to serious health issues.
AFFF Cancer Lawsuit
A former Air Force firefighter, who was exposed to AFFF used to fight petroleum fires throughout his career filed a lawsuit alleging testicular cancer as a result of AFFF.
Gary Flook and his wife, Linda, filed their complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, claiming personal injury against several chemical and safety equipment manufacturing companies as defendants, including 3M Company, BASF Corporation, and others.
According to Flook, as well as several other similar lawsuits brought by firefighters diagnosed with other types of cancer, the manufacturers have withheld important safety warnings about the health risks associated with toxic chemicals in AFFF.
Flook, of Indiana, claims that he was exposed to AFFF while serving as a firefighter in the Air Force from 1977 to 2014. Flook also served as a volunteer firefighter from 1982 to 2019, where he again dealt with and handled the toxic firefighter foam.
In February 2000, Flook was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent surgery to remove his testicles, and received chemotherapy.
Flook’s lawsuit alleges manufacturers knew the firefighting foam products contained toxic perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS); both of which have been linked to increased risk of cancer.
According to Flook, during his use of Defendants’ AFFF products containing PFOA and/or PFOS and/or their precursor chemicals, he ingested the products, and the chemicals entered his body. Flook further notes that at no point during his training or career did he receive any warning that Defendants’ AFFF products containing PFOA and/or PFOS and/or their precursor chemicals were toxic or carcinogenic.
What are the dangers with AFFF?
Roundup Non-Hodgkin’s Cancer Lawsuit Update
Roundup Non-Hodgkin’s Cancer Lawsuit Update. I am providing this update on the herbicide Roundup, the connection between Roundup and cancer, and the recent lawsuit verdicts against Bayer and Monsanto, the manufacturers of this deadly compound.
Roundup Lawsuit Settlements
Roundup is linked to Non Hodgkin’ Lymphoma and other cancers. Cancer from using Roundup? Call Dr. Shezad Malik at 214-390-3189
Roundup Cancer Update
Roundup Cancer Update. I am providing this overview of the herbicide Roundup, including its history, the link to causing serious illnesses, and the lawsuits that have been filed against the manufacturers of this deadly compound.
Use of Roundup linked to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
What is Roundup?
Roundup Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Lawsuit fast-tracked for dying man
Roundup Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Lawsuit fast-tracked for dying man. An early trial date is being pushed for a man dying from non-Hodgkins lymphoma that was allegedly caused by exposure to the popular Roundup weedkiller.
California man asking the court to grant him an expedited trial because he is dying with less than 6 months to live.
Roundup Cancer Lawsuits in the thousands
Breast Implants linked to Cancer
Breast Implants linked to Cancer, according to a new report/warning by the U.S. Food and Drug Association federal regulators (FDA). According to the FDA, nine women in the U.S. have died from a T cell type of lymphoma cancer caused by their breast implant.,
Breast implants linked to cancer. FDA warns about the risk of breast cancer after breast implants, 9 deaths from breast implants across the U.S.