Illnesses Linked to Toxic Exposure Lawsuits
Certain illnesses and cancers have been linked to environmental contamination, industrial chemicals, pesticides, and defective consumer products. Many of these exposures have led to lawsuits when companies failed to warn the public or properly control dangerous substances.
Below are illnesses that have been associated with toxic exposure and the lawsuits that may be connected to them.
Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer has been linked to several environmental and occupational exposures, including PFAS contamination and industrial solvents.
- PFAS water contamination
- Trichloroethylene (TCE) exposure
- Industrial chemical exposure
Parkinson’s Disease
Research has linked Parkinson’s disease to exposure to certain pesticides and industrial chemicals.
- Paraquat pesticide exposure
- Agricultural chemical exposure
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma has been associated with certain herbicides and chemical exposures.
- Glyphosate herbicide exposure
- Agricultural pesticide exposure
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer has been strongly linked to certain environmental exposures, including asbestos fibers and industrial air pollution.
- Asbestos exposure
- Radon exposure
- Industrial air pollution