Sterilization

Class Action Filed: Ethylene Oxide Emissions from Covington and Smyrna Sterilization Plants Blamed for Cancer Surge

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Covington, Georgia — Residents near Covington and Smyrna are raising alarms over potential health risks linked to ethylene oxide exposure from nearby sterilization plants. Ethylene oxide, a chemical commonly used in sterilizing medical equipment, has been the focus of increasing scrutiny, as a series of class action lawsuits allege its harmful effects. The community has been on edge as attorneys for the plaintiffs argue that exposure to ethylene oxide has contributed to a rise in cancer cases among residents in these areas. Families are expressing their concerns, noting they believe the sterilization processes taking place … Read more

Landmark Trial Begins in Georgia as Former Truck Driver Alleges Cancer Linked to Sterilization Facility’s Chemical Exposure

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Covington, Georgia — A landmark trial centered on claims of hazardous chemical exposure has begun, marking a significant moment in a series of lawsuits over the use of ethylene oxide at a local sterilization facility. The case is the first to go to trial among hundreds filed against major medical device manufacturers Bard and BD, both of which are accused of negligence related to their operations. The plaintiff, 75-year-old Mike Walker, is a retired truck driver who alleges that his repeated exposure to ethylene oxide, a cancer-linked chemical, while picking up sterilized medical products from … Read more