Toxic Substances

• Texas BP Oil Spill Claims: Galveston, Chambers, Jefferson & Orange Counties

  Jeff Weinstein | May 25, 2012 1:08 PM | 2 CommentsAthens, TX

  Many Texans may not know that there are four counties included in the recent BP settlement claim's fund: Galveston, Chambers, Jefferson and Orange Counties. If you own or leased property...

• Could the Indoor Swimming Pool be making you Sick?

  Scott Kappes | September 23, 2011 11:12 AM | 2 CommentsHouston, TX

  Summer is coming to an end, and in most parts of the country that means that the outdoor swimming season will also be ending soon, if it has not already. Avid swimmers will now be forced to turn...

• Made in the USA

  Beth Janicek | December 10, 2008 11:10 AM | 2 CommentsSan Antonio, TX

  The news may focus on toxic toys from China, but that does not mean they are the only country manufacturing toys containing dangerous chemicals and toxins. In fact one of the highest...

• $14.8 Million FEMA Trailer Settlement

  Michele Van Almelo | April 18, 2012 4:17 PM | 1 CommentHouston, TX

  The 21 companies, that manufactured trailers for Hurricane Katrina and Rita victims, have reached a settlement. They have agreed to pay 14.8 million to resolve the claims. The Federal Emergency...

• Senators Seek Ban on Chinese Drywall

  Scott Kappes | April 08, 2009 4:42 PM | 1 CommentHouston, TX

  U.S. Senators Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Mary Landrieu (D-La.) have introduced a bill to Congress that calls for the recall of Chinese drywall that has been the source of damage to thousands of...

• Children's Products Will Soon Face New Lead Regulations

  Scott Kappes | January 20, 2009 5:03 PM | 1 CommentHouston, TX

  On February 10, 2009 the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission’s Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act will begin to go into effect. New lead standards will be one major accomplishment...

• Another Salmonella Outbreak?

  Jeff Rasansky | January 09, 2009 11:59 AM | 1 CommentDallas, TX

  There has been somewhat of a salmanalla outbreak across the country, with 388 cases reported in 42 states. Five of these cases were in Texas and one of them was in Tarrant County (North Texas Area)....

• Women Sue Wendy's After E. Coli Outbreak

  Jeff Rasansky | May 09, 2008 10:39 AM | 1 CommentDallas, TX

  Two women are suing the popular fast food chain Wendy's after being hospitalized for several weeks. In June 2006, dozens of people attending an education conference became ill after consuming...

• Study: Formaldehyde Exposure Ups ALS Risk

  Jeff Rasansky | April 18, 2008 5:06 PM | 1 CommentDallas, TX

  According to the ALS Association about 5 600 people in the United States are diagnosed with ALS amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig s disease each year And a study released on Wednesday...

• Businesses that Qualify for BP Claims in Texas Counties: Galveston, Chambers, Jefferson & Orange

  Jeff Weinstein | May 30, 2012 9:55 PM | 0 CommentsAthens, TX

  As complicated as the BP Oil Spill Settlement Claims process is, there are several businesses included that should consider whether to file a claim. This list is not all inclusive but gives you a...