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Silica Litigation

Silica Litigation

Silica is a natural component in nearly all forms of sand. It can, however, cause severe medical problems, particularly lung disorders. Once silica is ground into dust, it can travel into the...

Toxic Shock Syndrome Litigation

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a serious, sometimes fatal disease, caused by a toxin produced by certain types of bacteria. TSS first emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It showed up in women using highly absorbent menstrual tampons. The...

Food Contamination

Food-borne illness is fairly common in the United States. The main cause of food-borne illness is the improper handling of food, which allows it to become contaminated by bacteria, parasites, fungi or viruses. This can happen when the food is...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Consumer Product Safety Act of 1972 created the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a federal regulatory agency. The Safety Commission enforces five federal laws: the Consumer Product Safety Act, the Federal Hazardous Substances Act,...

The Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation Act of 2000

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), a branch of the Department of Transportation (DOT), has adopted safety standards for motor vehicles and conducts safety research and development. Under the National Traffic and...