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Ethylene Oxide Lawsuit
Our law firm is currently evaluating claims for injuries associated with exposure to Ethylene Oxide. If you have resided or worked in proximity to a sterilization facility or another industrial facility utilizing Ethylene Oxide (EtO) and have received a cancer diagnosis, you might have grounds to seek compensation.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), up to 100 sterilization facilities in the United States may have exposed residents in neighboring communities to hazardous levels of the carcinogenic chemical ethylene oxide (EtO). This chemical is widely utilized for sterilizing medical equipment and spices and in the production of various consumer goods.
Currently, individuals who have been diagnosed with blood cancers, breast cancer, and other health conditions due to their exposure to harmful EtO emissions are taking legal action against the companies accountable for the situation. If you or a loved one has suffered a cancer diagnosis injury due to exposure to Ethylene Oxide, please contact our law firm as you may be entitled to financial compensation.
What is Ethylene Oxide?
Ethylene Oxide (EtO) is a colorless gas used to sterilize medical equipment and has been linked to causing cancer. The colorless gas primarily enters the body through inhalation. Once inside, EtO spreads throughout the body and breaks down into ethylene glycol and glutathione conjugates. Acting as an electrophilic agent, EtO reacts with nucleophilic groups in molecules like hemoglobin and DNA. Studies consistently show that EtO is genotoxic, with evidence pointing towards a mutagenic mechanism for causing cancer. Research on rats and mice exposed to EtO through inhalation displays a range of tumors in various organs. Humans working in EtO-related industries show a higher risk of lymphohematopoietic and breast cancers. Neurotoxic effects are also evident in animals and humans exposed to EtO, showing symptoms like drooping eyelids, reduced motor function, and memory loss.
Please contact our law firm today as you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Cancers caused by Ethylene Oxide
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Myeloma
- Lymphocytic leukemia
- Blood and lymph cancers
- Breast cancer
- Cancer in Prostate, Pancreas, Lung, Kidneys, Stomach, Ovaries, and Bladder
- Brain Cancer
EPA Recent Study Report
According to a recent November 2020 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Draft Risk Assessment Report, long-term exposure to these Ethylene Oxide emissions may result in an elevated cancer risk for those within a certain radius. As a result, a lawsuit has been filed on behalf of those affected by the emissions. The implications of this situation are alarming, as it highlights the need for stricter regulation of industrial emissions and greater accountability for companies operating in sensitive areas. As continue to grapple with the repercussions of environmental degradation, it is clear that urgent action must be taken to safeguard the health and well-being of our communities.