Ethylene oxide exposure claims

Cancer caused by ethylene oxide exposure

Exposure to ethylene oxide (EtO) can have both immediate and long-term health consequences. If you are continuously exposed to this harmful chemical, there is a greater chance of developing severe and life-threatening diseases.

Because of the health risks associated with EtO exposure, countless people in the U.S. have started filing lawsuits against irresponsible companies. Today, several corporations are facing legal proceedings for failing to implement proper pollution controls that could have significantly reduced or altogether eliminated the possibility of EtO emissions.

Ethylene oxide has been listed as a carcinogen to humans by both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Furthermore, the EPA states that those who live near places that emit EtO gas have a 1 in 10,000 chance of developing cancer. The following are the cancer types that have been associated with EtO exposure and make you eligible to file a claim:

• Leukemia
• Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Multiple myeloma
• Liver cancer
• Lung cancer
• Breast cancer (male and female)

Adding to the EtO's downsides, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports a 63% increased risk of breast cancer in women exposed to EtO. If you were diagnosed with any of the cancers listed above and want to take legal action, you need to provide evidence that links your existing cancer diagnosis to ethylene oxide exposure.

Apart from serious health consequences, EtO emissions have lowered property value and greatly affected how victims are able to use and enjoy their homes. Due to the harmful effect of EtO on a person’s health and quality of life, victims are fighting to hold companies accountable.

The lawsuits allege that the corporations knew or should have known about the health risks posed by EtO emissions. They failed to warn both their employees and the nearby communities about the dangers of EtO emissions.

Who can file a claim for ethylene oxide exposure?

The following individuals may qualify for an ethylene oxide exposure claim:

• Employees of facilities that use ethylene oxide
• Residents who live within four miles of EtO-using establishments
• Family members who have lost a loved one due to cancer linked to EtO exposure

In order to start the claims process, you will need to collect the following documents:

• Employment records at the EtO-using company you work or have worked for
• Residential records to prove your proximity to EtO-using establishments
• Medical documents that show your cancer diagnosis related to EtO exposure

If your claim is successful, you may receive compensation for damages caused by ethylene oxide exposure. An EtO settlement may help to cover medical and healthcare expenses, pain and suffering, and lost income.

Ethylene oxide exposure in U.S. facilities

People who worked at or lived near the following facilities in the United States may have been exposed to ethylene oxide. If you are facing health issues and work or live within four miles of any of the listed establishments, you may be eligible to file a toxic exposure claim.