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April 2022: The MDL Paraquat class action judge will have a status conference on April 1st to review where the litigation is headed and how best to take the bellwether lawsuits forward for trial in November 2022. 44 new paraquat lawsuits have been added to the MDL in the last two weeks. At this pace, April 2022 will be the busiest month for new files yet. Last week, the parties filed their class-action bellwether picks with the Paraquat MDL judge. Those choices, however, have not been made public.

May 2022: In the last month, over 50 new cases have been added to the Paraquat Lawsuit Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). A group of six patients was recently selected by the Paraquat MDL court for the initial Paraquat Parkinson's disease bellwether trials. As a result, the first trial in November 2022 is approaching soon. The strategy is to select 16 paraquat claims from among the almost 1000 Parkinson's disease litigation claims filed. Following some limited fact discovery in these instances, paraquat attorneys on both sides submitted a preference list to the MDL court, ranking the 16 cases in order of priority. Attorneys for plaintiffs seek the finest facts for their clients, while defense attorneys want the worst. The judge whittled the list down to six Paraquat claims based on these rankings.

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We actively engaged in monitoring the latest legal updates surrounding Ethylene Oxide lawsuits, assisting victims nationwide in pursuing claims against responsible entities. Their team of Ethylene Oxide exposure attorneys is available to address any questions regarding legal rights and options for individuals and families affected by harmful EtO emissions. Significant compensation may be available to those who act now. Contact us today for a Free Claim Review by filling out the form above. 

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EPA: "Cancer risk of these commercial sterilizers was more than 100 additional cancer cases per million people exposed"

Alfred D. Noyes Children's Center  
Backbone Mountain Youth Center
Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center
Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School &
Structured Shelter Care Program
Cheltenham Youth Detention Center
Garrett Children's Center 

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Sterilization Facilities Linked to Cancer

Puerto Rico:
Villalba - Medtronic
Juncos - Medtronic
Dorado - Guidant Puerto Rico/DBA Boston Scientific
Arecibo - St. Jude Medical
Fajardo - Customed
Salinas - Steri-Tech
Añasco - Edwards Lifesciences Technology

In an August 2022 report, the EPA revealed that the cancer risk at 23 of these commercial sterilizer facilities was in excess of 100 additional cancer cases per million people exposed, according to its most recent risk assessment.

If you or a loved one live, or have lived near one of these facilities and has developed cancer, please fill out the form above for a Free Claim Review. Seek the justice & compensation you deserve.

Sterilization Facilities Linked to Cancer

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Ethylene Oxide (EtO) is a colorless, flammable gas commonly used in the sterilization of medical equipment and other commercial products. Despite its critical role in preventing infections, ethylene oxide has been classified as a human carcinogen by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Prolonged exposure to EtO has been linked to serious health issues, including various forms of cancer, reproductive disorders, and respiratory complications. Communities living near sterilizing facilities and workers in these environments face significant health risks from chronic exposure.

Due to the mounting evidence of its harmful effects, a growing number of lawsuits have been filed against companies using ethylene oxide in their sterilization processes. These lawsuits allege that corporations failed to properly warn employees, nearby residents, and regulatory agencies about the dangerous levels of EtO emissions. Victims include workers directly exposed to EtO in sterilizing facilities, as well as community members suffering from environmental exposure.

Recent settlements in ethylene oxide lawsuits have ranged widely, from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. For instance, individual settlements for workers and residents exposed to high levels of EtO have surpassed $1 million in some cases. These settlements reflect the serious long-term health consequences of exposure and serve as a deterrent for corporations neglecting safety standards.