Benzene Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. Benzene is colorless liquid with a characteristic odor and burning taste that is one of the most commonly used solvents in the United States. Benzene is used as an additive in gasoline and an ingredient in paints, inks, adhesives, rubbers, glues, old spot removers, and furniture wax. Benzene is … [Read more...]
Benzene Side Effects May Result In Leukemia Lawsuits
COPD is Now Independently Covered Under Zadroga Act
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is now covered under the Zadroga Act as an independent injury, meaning that 9/11 victims can file a claim for COPD alone without a prior diagnosis or association with another respiratory condition. Previously, Zadroga benefits only applied for pre-September 11th COPD that was worsened by … [Read more...]
9/11 Responders Continue to Suffer WTC-Related Injuries
It has been nearly 15 years since the 9/11 attacks, and first responders and residents continue to face chronic health problems related to toxic dust exposure. Officially, the disaster area extends from the World Trade Center site to the western edges of Brooklyn, covers lower Manhattan and reaches the tip of Governor’s Island. When … [Read more...]
Federal Study Shows Workers at Fracking Sites Exposed to High Levels of Benzene
NIOSH - Fracking Sites Workers Exposed To Benzene. A study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) shows that workers at hydraulic fracturing – fracking – oil and gas mining sites are exposed to high levels of the carcinogenic organic compound benzene. NIOSH recommends that workers limit their benzene … [Read more...]
Kraft sued over benzene in soft drink
Kraft Face Lawsuits Over Benzene In Soft Drink. Kraft Foods will face lawsuits in three US states over allegations that one of its drinks contained cancer-causing benzene above the legal limit for tap water, BeverageDaily.com has learned, as pressure mounts on drinks makers. Lawyers have filed class action lawsuits against Kraft … [Read more...]
Cancer-Causing Benzene Found in Drinks
Cancer-Causing Benzene Found in Drinks. A government analysis of more than 100 soft drinks and other beverages turned up five with levels of cancer-causing benzene that exceed federal drinking-water standards, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday. The companies that make the drinks have been alerted and either have … [Read more...]
New benzene test reveals flaw in FDA soft drinks investigation
Test Show Benzene In Soft Drinks Investigation. A new test should more accurately show the amount of benzene in soft drinks on shop shelves, but that does not mean there is no problem, says the scientist behind the new procedure to BeverageDaily.com. America's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said last week an ongoing … [Read more...]
