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Steven M. Siros
over 7 years ago
Environmental
Environmental Law and Regulation
Seventh Circuit Opens the Door for End Run on General Causation in Toxic Tort Cases
A recent decision by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, [subscribers can access an enhanced version of this opinion: lexis.com | Lexis Advance ], may significantly lower the causation bar for plaintiffs in toxic tort cases. In the case C.W. & E...
Larson's Spotlight
over 10 years ago
Workers' Compensation
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Larson’s Spotlight on Recent Cases: Worker Awarded Additional Benefits When Retirement Not Voluntary
Larson's Spotlight on Retirement, Tort Action Against Carrier, Toxic Tort and Exclusive Remedy, and Snake Bite. Larson's surveys the latest case developments that you need to know about. Thomas A. Robinson, the staff writer for Larson's Workers'...
Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.
over 11 years ago
Environmental
Fish and Wildlife
Transgenerational Epigenetic Effects Demonstrated in Animals to Occur From a Variety of Pollutants
Prior posts have discussed the interplay between DNA, the various forms of RNA, and proteins regarding gene "expression"; prior posts have also noted the process of methylation of genes [see Wikipedia - Methylation ], which often reflects the...
Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.
over 11 years ago
Environmental
Hazardous Waste
In a case alleging that a community was exposed to airborne vinyl chloride, the Third Circuit affirmed that a class action was inappropriate since individual issues predominated
In Gates v. Rohm & Haas Co. et al , 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 17756 (3rd. Cir.: 8/25/11), Plaintiffs were residents of a primarily residential area of approximately 2,000 people and 400 homes. Defendant chemical companies owned and operated a facility...
Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.
over 11 years ago
Environmental
Public Health and Safety
Obesity impacts memory & concentration, providing an alternative explanation to harm claimed from a toxic exposure
Prior posts have noted that the key to toxic torts is causation. Prior posts have also noted some potential alternative factors that should be considered when various types of harm are alleged that supposedly result from a toxic tort. Now, obesity may...
Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.
over 10 years ago
Environmental
Public Health and Safety
Another estrogenic substance is identified (BPS, which is related to BPA), and the vector exposes nearly everyone
Prior posts have noted that BPA (an estrongen mimic) is found not only in certain plastics (about which there is much nashing of teeth), but the main vector may very well be thermal cash register receipts. Well, get ready for its cousin, BPS, and the...
Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.
over 10 years ago
Environmental
Public Health and Safety
Stress May Increase Inflammation and the Diseases Associated Therewith
Prior posts have noted that for toxic torts causation is the central focus, and that it is very difficult to prove. Prior posts have also noted that the makeup of the bacteria in one's GI tract can have a major influence on generating inflammation;...
Larson's Spotlight
over 10 years ago
Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation Law Blog
Larson’s Spotlight on Recent Cases: Worker Awarded Additional Benefits When Retirement Not Voluntary
Larson's Spotlight on Retirement, Tort Action Against Carrier, Toxic Tort and Exclusive Remedy, and Snake Bite. Larson's surveys the latest case developments that you need to know about. Thomas A. Robinson, the staff writer for Larson's Workers'...
Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.
over 9 years ago
Environmental
Environmental Law Blog
Ongoing exposure of numerous individuals to wind blown toxic materials comes within "mass action" exception to removal pursuant to the Class Action Fairness Act
In Abraham v. St. Croix Renaissance Group , 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 9899 (3rd Cir. 2013), Defendant sought to remove the case pursuant to Class Action Fairness Act ("CAFE"). Plaintiffs (459 in number) alleged that defendant purchased the site at...
Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.
over 11 years ago
Environmental
Environmental Law Blog
Transgenerational Epigenetic Effects Demonstrated in Animals to Occur From a Variety of Pollutants
Prior posts have discussed the interplay between DNA, the various forms of RNA, and proteins regarding gene "expression"; prior posts have also noted the process of methylation of genes [see Wikipedia - Methylation ], which often reflects the...
Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.
over 10 years ago
Environmental
Environmental Law Blog
Toxic Torts: More carcinogens enter the fray for consideration as alternatives for causation
As has been frequently noted in prior posts, toxic torts are all about causation. Whenever a plaintiff alleges a particular type of disease or injury, alternatives need to be evaluated. This is especially so in the world of chemical exposure since many...
Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.
over 10 years ago
Environmental
Environmental Law Blog
Stress May Increase Inflammation and the Diseases Associated Therewith
Prior posts have noted that for toxic torts causation is the central focus, and that it is very difficult to prove. Prior posts have also noted that the makeup of the bacteria in one's GI tract can have a major influence on generating inflammation;...
Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.
over 10 years ago
Environmental
Environmental Law Blog
Another estrogenic substance is identified (BPS, which is related to BPA), and the vector exposes nearly everyone
Prior posts have noted that BPA (an estrongen mimic) is found not only in certain plastics (about which there is much nashing of teeth), but the main vector may very well be thermal cash register receipts. Well, get ready for its cousin, BPS, and the...
Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.
over 11 years ago
Environmental
Environmental Law Blog
Obesity impacts memory & concentration, providing an alternative explanation to harm claimed from a toxic exposure
Prior posts have noted that the key to toxic torts is causation. Prior posts have also noted some potential alternative factors that should be considered when various types of harm are alleged that supposedly result from a toxic tort. Now, obesity may...
Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.
over 11 years ago
Environmental
Environmental Law Blog
In a case alleging that a community was exposed to airborne vinyl chloride, the Third Circuit affirmed that a class action was inappropriate since individual issues predominated
In Gates v. Rohm & Haas Co. et al , 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 17756 (3rd. Cir.: 8/25/11), Plaintiffs were residents of a primarily residential area of approximately 2,000 people and 400 homes. Defendant chemical companies owned and operated a facility...
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