benzene sunscreen lawsuit – Healthier Mummy http://healthiermummy.com Empowering Moms for Healthier Lives Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:53:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 http://healthiermummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cropped-Healthier-Mummy-02-32x32.png benzene sunscreen lawsuit – Healthier Mummy http://healthiermummy.com 32 32 Benzene sunscreen lawsuits: Answering top questions http://healthiermummy.com/benzene-sunscreen-lawsuits-answering-top-questions/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:53:08 +0000 http://healthiermummy.com/?p=422 It is well-known that excessive sun exposure can cause skin cancer. No wonder, consumers are more interested in using sunscreens and sunblock products. However, sunscreens have been under the scanner for a while. Valisure – which is an independent pharmaceutical testing company – found that a huge bunch of sunscreen and other related products contain significant concentrations of benzene. Benzene is a human carcinogen, which is linked to leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma. Benzene sunscreen lawsuits allege that the brands sold a product with a defective design and manufacturing defect, accusing the companies of gross negligence and deceptive trade practices. In this post, we are answering top questions related to the benzene sunscreen lawsuit. 

  1. Have products been recalled?

Yes. Johnson & Johnson recalled five aerosol spray sun care products in June 2020. These products are – Neutrogena Beach Defense, Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport, Neutrogena Invisible Daily, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, and Aveeno Protect + Refresh. 

  1. What is benzene? Can it cause cancer?

Benzene is an industrial liquid that’s used in production of paints, plastics and rubber products. One can get exposed to benzene when working in certain workplace conditions, smoking cigarette, and factory emissions. Inhaling benzene can cause a bunch of side effects, and even death. There is evidence to prove that long-term exposure to benzene can actually cause cancer. It has been linked to leukemia. 

  1. Who can file a benzene sunscreen lawsuit?

If you have used any of the recalled products and have been diagnosed with leukemia, you may have a valid benzene sunscreen lawsuit. Every case is unique, and in most states, the statute of limitations only allows a specific period to file such lawsuits. There are law firms that are accepting lawsuits on behalf of plaintiffs. Many personal injury lawyers are offering free consultation for benzene sunscreen lawsuits. Contact a reliable attorney to know the worth of your claim. 

  1. What is the current status of these lawsuits?

All benzene sunscreen lawsuits are in an early stage. These separate can eventually a federal multi-district litigation. In case of MDL, the judge will hear a few bellwether cases, which will set the tone for settlement. Lawsuits allege that Johnson & Johnson produced sunscreens with defective design and failed to warn the public, besides negligence claims. 

Currently, lawyers are accepting benzene sunscreen lawsuits on a contingency fee. You don’t have to pay the attorney, until they win. Check with a lawyer to know more about your case. 

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