Category: Toxic Tort

Toxic Exposure on Military Bases: VA Benefits & Legal Options

Written by Joseph Lyon on September 1, 2025. Posted in Toxic Tort, VA Disability.

Many of our standing military installations that have housed hundreds of thousands of servicemembers and their families were contaminated with dangerous chemicals, exposing both military personnel and civilians to toxins that can cause serious...

Is Your Yoga Mat Full of Toxic Chemicals?

Written by Joseph Lyon on July 10, 2025. Posted in Product & Consumer Safety News, Toxic Tort.

Just when you think you’ve turned the corner and adopted a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle, you learn that much of your new athletic clothing and yoga gear could be contaminated with PFAS, VOCs, PAHs and other potentially toxic materials....

Food Container Microplastics & Contaminated Kitchenware

Written by Joseph Lyon on July 8, 2025. Posted in Class Action, Product & Consumer Safety News, Product Liability, Toxic Tort.

At a time when personal health and clean, sustainable living are a priority for many Americans, reusable food containers and multi-use kitchenware have become consumer staples in kitchens nationwide. Marketed as health-conscious and eco-friendly...

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Austin Powder Plant Chemical Leak Investigation

Written by Joseph Lyon on June 13, 2025. Posted in Toxic Tort.

The toxic exposure lawyers at The Lyon Firm are investigating a recently reported chemical leak at the Austin Powder Plant near McArthur, Ohio. According to early reports, the nitric oxide leak produced a large plume of yellow-orange gas,...