Category: Toxic Tort

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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,...

Is the Roundup Herbicide Diquat Toxic?

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

According to a new review of more than 100 studies suggests diquat, an herbicide now used in Roundup products, could cause direct damage the intestines and could trigger a toxic chain reaction in the rest of the body—possibly putting the liver,...

Researchers Find PFAS in Beer Brands | Toxic Exposure Lawsuits

Written by Joseph Lyon on May 26, 2025. Posted in Product & Consumer Safety News, Toxic Tort.

The toxic exposure lawyers at The Lyon Firm are investigating new research that suggests many popular beers sold in the United States contains some level of PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances). How is PFAS in beer? The products may be contaminated...

Tampon Lead Contamination Lawsuit Investigation

Written by Joseph Lyon on January 6, 2025. Posted in Class Action, Product & Consumer Safety News, Product Liability, Toxic Tort.

The toxic exposure and product recall lawyers at The Lyon Firm are reviewing current class action claims that popular tampon brands, including Tampax, Kotex and Playtex have been found contaminated with lead. If you purchased these items or other...