Perspective
Jun. 24, 2011
New Report on Carcinogens May Increase Toxic Tort Litigation
Reclassification of formaldehyde and styrene have the potential to substantially impact toxic tort litigation. By Robert Kum and Allison K. Beanum of Sedgwick of LLP
On June 10, 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) released its 12th Report on Carcinogens, identifying eight new substances that may pose a cancer risk. The report is a congressionally-mandated, scientific and public health document, prepared for the HHS Secretary by the National Toxicology Program. It is intended to provide information about the relationship between certain agents, substances, mixtures, o...
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