A research article published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology emphasized the critical need to replace the filters in Bair Hugger warming blanket devices. According to the study, Bair Huggers [...]
This week, Santa Clara County, California, initiated a major lawsuit regarding water contamination against several companies. The legal action claims that the county's public water systems have been tainted by [...]
A recent investigation published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology reveals a connection between PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in drinking water and an increased risk of [...]
A newly proposed order outlines the steps for identifying locations where AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam), a firefighting agent linked to PFAS contamination, is believed to have been used and caused [...]
Which states in the U.S. are most vulnerable to PFAS contamination and environmental risks, and where should testing efforts be concentrated? It's a complex issue, with the list of impacted [...]
Discussions surrounding the ongoing Hair Relaxer MDL are progressing as both plaintiffs and defendants move closer toward potential settlement talks. Plaintiffs’ attorneys are maintaining a cautious stance, though all parties [...]
On Friday, Judge Rowland presented a detailed schedule for the bellwether trials in the hair relaxer MDL: Key Dates & Events: April 30, 2025: Both parties must identify and exchange [...]
A hearing has been set for January 31, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. (CT) to discuss the selection of bellwether cases. For transparency, the hearing will be accessible to the public [...]
The court conducted a video status hearing to address the plaintiffs' ongoing concerns regarding Revlon’s responses to interrogatories. Some progress was made during the hearing. Regarding issues with “inconsistent naming [...]
The FDA's proposal to prohibit the use of formaldehyde in hair straightening products remains uncertain due to an executive order issued during the Trump administration, which paused all federal regulations. [...]
