Airbnb and Premises Liability Coverage

Airbnb guests (and hosts) have faced a true conundrum when it comes to premises liability coverage and Airbnb vacation rentals. To be sure, many guests and hosts ask the same question: if you get injured while staying at someone else’s rental, who is liable? Should you care about any of this if you do not … Continued

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Mesothelioma and Mining Operations

Earlier this year, the New York Times highlighted what appears to be a “troubling pattern of mesothelioma”, as discovered by several geologists and epidemiologists working in southern Nevada. These researchers discovered a tremendous amount of evidence that the landscape there was filling with asbestos—and residents living nearby were suffering from mesothelioma in droves. While asbestos … Continued

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EPA Cannot Safely Handle A Toxic Spill

According to a government assessment report released last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lacks the technical skills for tricky projects such as those involved with cleaning up some toxic mine sites. Specifically, the report indicated that the tragic toxic spill that took place in August could have been avoided, had the agency possessed the … Continued

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Unconstitutional Conditions in Juvenile Corrections Departments

We previously covered how prison inmates and those who work with them or live near prisons are at risk for elevated levels of exposure to environmental toxins, as well as the physical and emotional abuse that transgender inmate sometimes face in prison. In this third part, we will look at juvenile detention centers and the harsh, … Continued

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Transgender Inmates Abused in Prisons

We previously covered some of the environmental hazards that are located close to prisons which can place inmates, prison staffers, and residents located nearby at risk of developing serious illnesses. Recently, the New York Times covered all of the many other injuries inmates may face while in prison, notably the physical and emotional abuse that … Continued

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The Overmedication of Senior Citizens

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System recently sent out a fictional case study to primary-care professionals at Veterans Affairs medical centers across the country to test whether these professionals would pick up on the medical risks associated with giving a hypothetical patient a number of medications. While the … Continued

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How Pollution Killed a Town in Louisiana

In Mossville, a town in Louisiana, toxic emissions from industrial plants have been reported as causing severe health issues for residents. These plants include oil refineries, petrochemical plants, and the country’s largest vinyl chloride manufacturer (a component of PVC plastic), all emitting millions of pounds of toxins each year into nearby air, water, and soil. … Continued

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Takata Corp Fined Up To $200 Million for Faulty Airbags

On November 3rd, U.S. regulators imposed the largest fine ever ($200 million) in the auto industry’s history on Takata Corp. Takata Corp has been supplying companies like Honda with airbags and arguably providing incomplete and inaccurate data. Regulators ordered the company to stop producing air-bag inflators that use ammonium nitrate. The decision correlated with a … Continued

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Young Boy Shot & Killed In Louisiana Car Chase

In what has been reported as a sad turn of events, a six-year-old boy was shot to death on November 5th in a Louisiana car chase between the boy’s father and marshals. Although the incident is still under investigation, it has been released that the shooting took place in Marksville as marshals were pursuing the … Continued

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Artificial Turf: A Significant Concern for Cancer

According to documents posted by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently decided not to enforce toxic lead limits required by law regarding artificial turf. This is shocking, particularly in light of recent safety concerns regarding the carcinogenic threats posed by the material. What Is Artificial Turf? What is artificial turf … Continued

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