Teflon Health Hazard

DuPont has maintained that C8, also known as perfluorooctanoic acid or PFOA, has no negative health effects. In February, DuPont settled a class-action lawsuit for $107.6 million brought by Ohio and West Virginia residents in 2001, alleging the Wilmington, Del.-based company intentionally withheld and misrepresented information concerning the nature and extent of the human health threat posed by C8. Through Teflon lawsuits, consumers argue that DuPont knows of the dangers of PFOA exposure from Teflon products, yet continues to conceal this information from the public. None of the plaintiffs are attempting to show that Teflon product use caused injuries, rather they want to show DuPont’s negligence in disclosing the risks associated with their cookware. The coating on non-stick pans used in millions of kitchens throughout the world has been linked to birth defects in humans. Chemical firms face claims that perfluorinated organic chemicals such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) are a health threat.  PFOA was first used in 1945 and is in Teflon and oil and water-resistant coatings. If you or a family member suffered side effects of teflon, please consult a lawyer for further legal representation...

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