Introduction Asbestos exposure in the military is not uncommon. Military personnel found their health jeopardized by simply performing everyday job tasks. For most veterans, exposure involved breathing in dust laced with asbestos fibers. For example, one of our clients was an Army mechanic. He was first exposed to asbestos through working on vehicle brake systems…

Emma Dietz is an associate attorney at Weitz & Luxenberg. She officially joined our Environmental, Toxic Tort & Consumer Protection group in 2024. She focuses her practice on holding polluters and negligent corporations accountable for the harm they cause to individuals, communities, and the environment. Ms. Dietz and her colleagues represent clients in several high-impact environmental cases,…

Introduction Hundreds of manmade chemicals called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) exist in many products you buy and use. PFAS accumulate in our environment and in us, potentially leading to severe health problems. To find out more about if PFAS be removed from the body, read on. How Do PFAS Enter the Body? You can…

PFAS stands for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These manmade chemicals are often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they seem to last forever in your environment. They’re used in all kinds of consumer products and leach into your soil, air, and water. Generally, there are two major categories: short-chain PFAS and long-chain PFAS. This blog…

The effects of PFAS on the environment are global. PFAS have been with us for decades, and we will be feeling their impact for decades to come. Find out more about PFAS, their effects on our environment, the effects on our health, and what you can do if you have been harmed by PFAS. Introduction…

Companies manufacturing personal care products and cosmetics are supposed to make sure their products are safe. But there is no one really keeping an eye on them. Read on to find out the answer to “Does baby powder still have talc?” (1) Introduction In recent years, a lot of companies have stopped selling baby powder…

Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys are accepting clients who were victims of the fire that occurred at the Moss Landing Vistra battery plant. It happened in Northern California on January 16, 2025. We are seeking compensation on behalf of residents with physical injuries — including from toxic fumes — as well as property damage. Compensation for…

Weitz & Luxenberg is taking cases for this new class action lawsuit. We filed it on behalf of people affected by the chemical explosion that happened outside of Atlanta in late September. If you lived in the area impacted by the BioLab chemical fire — and have suffered any negative effects — consider taking legal…

Asbestos is a concern due to its extreme hazard to human health. Asbestos and talcum powder products are so pervasive that they are difficult to avoid completely. You need to educate yourself about the various types of asbestos and their potential dangers — including deadly cancer. Introduction Asbestos use is centuries old. For example, the…

Weitz & Luxenberg is investigating cases of injuries from the chemical DCPA, also called Dacthal. We are accepting — as clients for pesticide lawsuits — people who developed severe injuries and birth defects after being exposed to DCPA. We anticipate hearing from farming families, who were endangered while working. This toxic chemical may cause birth…