Press Release – Parker Waichman LLP is Reviewing Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Cancer Cases
Lawsuits Filed Over Contaminated Talcum Power Gain Momentum with New Study In recent years the pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson has been facing a slew of lawsuits related to allegations that its popular talc-based products can cause cancer. Women have filed lawsuits claiming that they developed ovarian … [Read more...]
Growing Number Of Cancer Cases Among 9/11 Responders
9/11 Responders Growing Risk of Developing Mesothelioma. Rescue workers and volunteers who assisted in rescue and recovery efforts after the 9/11 terrorist attacks now face the growing risk of developing mesothelioma (a form of lung cancer) and other cancers because of exposure to asbestos and other toxic substances. Asbestos used … [Read more...]
Appeals Court Revives Cell Phone Cancer Cases
Cell Phone Radiation Can Cause Cancer. Cell phone lawsuits alleging that radiation from the devices can cause brain cancer have been given new life. According to Law.com, the Washington D.C. Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court decision that found that cell phone cancer lawsuits were preempted by federal law. The decision … [Read more...]
Tobacco Responsible for Over 2M US Cancer Cases
Tobacco Use is Responsible for 2.4 Million Cases of Cancer. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that tobacco use is responsible for 2.4 million cases of cancer in the United States from 1999 to 2004, with lung and bronchial cancer accounting for about half of all of the cancer cases. The CDC also … [Read more...]
