Archive for June 25, 2007

Class Action Lead Paint Suit Targets 'Thomas' Toy Manufacturer

An Illinois woman filed a class action lawsuit last week against toy manufacturer RC2 after learning that her sons’ toys contain toxic levels of lead paint.

Chemical in Teflon Products Linked to Higher Risk of Allergies

Teflon products may increase the risk of developing allergies, studies suggest. Perfluoro-octanoic acid (PFOA), the chemical in such Teflon products as non-stick coated cookware and stain-resistant fabric, may prime the immune system to overreact to allergens such as dust and animal fur.

Trucking Company Sues Motorist After Accident, Explosion

Trucking firm J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. has filed suit after a driver for the company crashed his semi truck into the back of a pickup on Interstate 55 in Canton, Mississippi.