Toxic Torts, Products Liability, Health Law

Australia issues $1M fine for flammable children’s sleepwear

by Stacey Bowers on 12/18/2012

The Australian Federal Court has fined a children’s sleepwear brand $1 million in relation to its supply of unsafe children’s nightdresses and pajamas. According to Product Safety Australia, Cotton On Kids Pty Ltd supplied...more

US CPSC & Health Canada recall expanding toys

by Stacey Bowers on 12/17/2012

The United States (US) Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada issued a joint recall of expanding toys in the US and Canada. The toys, which go by the names Water Balz, Growing Skulls, H2O Orbs...more

"Hughes v. Boston Scientific Corp" Chapter in FDLI's Top 20 Food and Drug Cases, 2011, and Cases to Watch, 2012

by Eric Gotting on 5/18/2012

Partner Eric Gotting has authored a chapter in Top 20 Food and Drug Cases, 2011, and Cases to Watch, 2012, published by the Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI). The section reviews the latest federal appeals court decision,...more

Types of Asbestos

by Hissey Kientz LLP on 5/10/2012

Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that is found in six different varieties, each of which can be used for different industrial or manufacturing applications. Workers who are exposed to asbestos may face an increased...more

Train and Railroad Workers at Risk from Asbestos Exposure

by Hissey Kientz LLP on 4/20/2012

Railroad employees who worked onboard trains or in a railyard may be at an increased risk of developing mesothelioma or other diseases caused by asbestos exposure. Research has found that railroad workers are significantly...more

Compliance Update: REACH, Q4 2011

by Stacey Bowers on 4/16/2012

The latest enacted, amended, and revised REACH requirements; proposed REACH requirements; and REACH enforcement actions in Q4 2011. Includes proposed amendments and new restrictions on lead and mercury; recommendations on...more

BENZENE EXPOSURE

by Paul Parks on 4/15/2012

Benzene is absorbed rapidly and extensively after inhalation and ingestion. It is absorbed less extensively through intact skin; however, percutaneous absorption may contribute to total body burden....more

Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Asbestos Toxicity

by Paul Parks on 4/15/2012

This educational case study document is one in a series of self-instructional publications designed to increase knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to promote the adoption of medical practices that aid...more

Compliance Update: Toys & children's products, Q1 2012

by Stacey Bowers on 4/4/2012

A summary of the latest global proposals, enactments, amendments, and enforcements applicable to toys and children's products, including apparel, food contact articles, and jewelry. Includes updates on chemicals of high...more

Asbestos Exposure at Avondale Shipyards

by Hissey Kientz LLP on 3/28/2012

Thousands of shipyard workers who were employed at the Avondale Shipyards may have suffered asbestos exposure as a result of asbestos-containing products that were used at the site. Workers who were exposed to asbestos at...more

Hissey Kientz to Hold Testing Sessions for Victims of Asbestos Exposure

by Hissey Kientz LLP on 1/15/2010

The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP is conducting two asbestos testing sessions in the El Paso, Texas area for individuals who may have developed cancers such as mesothelioma or other diseases as a result of asbestos...more

Medicare Secondary Payer Statute: New Reporting Requirements For Products Liability And Toxic Tort Clients By Sharon Caffrey,...

by Duane Morris LLP on 12/14/2009

Beginning January 1, 2010, extensive new Medicare reporting obligations will apply to insurance companies and other businesses, including products liability and toxic tort defendants that make payments to Medicare...more

California Toxic Tort Lawyer On Toxic Fumes Exposure Injuries and Deaths at Hospitals, Medical Offices Nursing Homes, Schools,...

by Sebastian Gibson on 11/11/2009

The risk of toxic Exposure at hospitals, medical offices, nursing homes, schools, shopping malls and other public places has never been more prevalent. California toxic fumes exposure and personal injury lawyer Sebastian...more

Safey Codes, Rules, CPSC, Finding, Guide, Las Vegas Injury Lawyer

by Las Vegas, Personal Injury Lawyer, Howard... on 7/8/2009

Safey Codes, Rules, CPSC, Finding, Guide, Las Vegas Injury Lawyer Find CPSC Product Safety Standards or Guidance There are two types of standards: government and non-government (voluntary). This lookup table lists those...more

Hissey Kientz, LLP Announces Its Support For A New Bill That Would Protect The Rights Of Victim Of Asbestos Exposure Who Have...

by Hissey Kientz LLP on 2/26/2009

The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP wishes to announce its support for a new bill that would make it easier for sufferers of malignant mesothelioma to prove that their injuries were caused by exposure to asbestos. The bill...more

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Australia issues $1M fine for flammable children’s sleepwear

US CPSC & Health Canada recall expanding toys

"Hughes v. Boston Scientific Corp" Chapter in FDLI's Top 20 Food and Drug Cases, 2011, and Cases to Watch, 2012

Types of Asbestos

Train and Railroad Workers at Risk from Asbestos Exposure

Compliance Update: REACH, Q4 2011

BENZENE EXPOSURE

Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) Asbestos Toxicity

Compliance Update: Toys & children's products, Q1 2012

Asbestos Exposure at Avondale Shipyards

Hissey Kientz to Hold Testing Sessions for Victims of Asbestos Exposure

Medicare Secondary Payer Statute: New Reporting Requirements For Products Liability And Toxic Tort Clients By Sharon Caffrey,...

California Toxic Tort Lawyer On Toxic Fumes Exposure Injuries and Deaths at Hospitals, Medical Offices Nursing Homes, Schools,...

Safey Codes, Rules, CPSC, Finding, Guide, Las Vegas Injury Lawyer

Hissey Kientz, LLP Announces Its Support For A New Bill That Would Protect The Rights Of Victim Of Asbestos Exposure Who Have...

Hissey Kientz, LLP Announces the Launch of Mesothelioma Lawyers Help Web Site

Greening of Consumer Products - December 10, 2008

Kids Arts & Crafts Safety, CPSC, Las Vegas Injury Lawyers Reserch, Toxic Prouducts, Paint, Childern

Case Studies in Environmental Medicine Taking an Exposure History

Patient Resource Mesothelioma Hotline Launched

Emergency Room Injury Data, Las Vegas Nevada Lawyer Reserch, Found on Counsumer Prouduct Safety Commishion Web Site

Hissey Kientz, LLP Announces Support for Household Mesothelioma Victims

The Art of Perpetuating a Public Health Hazard

The Epidemiology of Asbestos-Related Diseases in Quebec

Chrysophiles versus Chrysophobes

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