Another Virginia Community Has Banned the Use of Chinese Drywall. Another Virginia community has banned the use of Chinese drywall. The ban, adopted unanimously by the Virginia Beach city council last night, comes a week after the Norfolk city council adopted a similar measure. Virginia is just one of several states where … [Read more...]
Chinese Drywall Banned in Virginia Beach
Fracturing Lawsuits: Fracking Banned in NY State Due to Health and Environmental Risks
Fracking Health and Environmental Risks. Our firm is investigating class action lawsuits on behalf of New York State residents who have been exposed to hydraulic fracturing, also known as “fracking.” Fracking is a highly controversial and frequently opposed gas and oil retrieval process long criticized by environmentalists. Now, the … [Read more...]
Imprelis DuPont Herbicide
Imprelis DuPont Herbicide Are Being Banned. The New York Times reported on August 12, 2011 that the E.P.A. has banned the sale of DuPont's Imprelis Herbicide. Jordan Chaikin, a partner at our law firm was quoted in the article: "We expect at the end of the day there's going to be more than a billion dollars of damage or as much as … [Read more...]
Dangerous Drop-Side Cribs May be Banned
Deaths Prompted A Drop-Side Cribs Ban. Concerns over infant deaths and injuries have sparked a call to ban drop-side cribs. According to The Chicago Tribune, the call is coming from crib manufacturers themselves. Drop-side cribs are popular because they allow caregivers to easily access the beds. But as anyone who reads this site … [Read more...]
Lead in Toys Would be Banned Under Proposed Legislation
Lead in Toys Banned. A US Senator wants lead banned from children’s toys, and has recently introduced a bill she says would accomplish that goal. Many Americans believe that lead is already banned in toys, but in reality only lead paint is forbidden. Right now, the Consumer Products Safety Commission’s (CPSC) lead standards limit … [Read more...]
South Africa: Dangerous eye product banned
Bausch & Lomb Announced That Dangerous Eye Product Is Not Available In South Africa. Bausch & Lomb has announced that South African consumers should not be concerned because the product, ReNu with MoistureLoc, is not available in the country. ReNu with MoistureLoc solution is a product used for the daily cleaning and disinfection … [Read more...]
In Surprising Move, EPA Seeks to Ensure the Elimination of PFOA by 2015
PFOA Would Eventually Banned In The U.S. Although it appeared some progress was being made with respect to the possibility that PFOA would eventually be banned in the United States, there was no real indication of when the drive to attain that ban would gain enough momentum and government backing to force the issue to a final … [Read more...]
