A pending case in California may have significant impact on potential workers’ compensation claims throughout the country. The case involves the causal relationship of radio frequency [RF] radiation emitted by cellphones and human cancer. Cohen v. Apple, Inc., et. al, Case 5:19-cv-05322 (Filed 08/23/19) USDCT-North District California - San Jose Division.
Showing posts with label brain cancer. Show all posts
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Ciba, Toms RIver NJ and a Cancer Epidemic
Early in my workers' compensation career, during the 1980's, I was asked by a local attorney to participate in the prosecution of 3 brain cancer workers' compensation claims. The cases arose out of an alleged exposure to toxic substances while working at the Ciba-Geigy's chemical plant in Toms River, NJ.
Being a notoriously zealous attorney, I undertook the claims. They were being defended personally by named partner in a mega-NJ liability firm. After several hearing dates, and my motion being granted for an on-site inspection of the premises with Judge being present, the claims were ended to the satisfaction of my clients.
The story of Ciba-Geigy and the plight of the employees and the community is now the subject of an insightful book, Toms River, A story of Science and Salvation authored by Dan Fagin.
Click here to hear the NPR Story - For Toms River, An Imperfect Salvation
The story of Ciba-Geigy and the plight of the employees and the community is now the subject of an insightful book, Toms River, A story of Science and Salvation authored by Dan Fagin.
Click here to hear the NPR Story - For Toms River, An Imperfect Salvation
Friday, October 19, 2012
Italy's Supreme Court Rules Cell Phone Brain Cancer Work Related
Italy's Supreme Court today upheld a work-related brain cancer claim for an executive who was required to use a cell phone on the job. Workers' Compensation benefits were awarded. The Court relied upon scientific studies (Hardell) to support its decision.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified electromagnetic fields produced by mobile phones are possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Click here to read: "Italy court ruling links mobile phone use to tumour" (Reuters)
"Marcolini developed a so-called neurinoma affecting a cranial nerve, which was apparently not cancerous but nevertheless required surgery that badly affected his quality of life.He initially sought financial compensation from the Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL) which rejected his application, saying there was no proof his illness had been caused by his work. But a court in Brescia later ruled there was a causal link between the use of mobile and cordless telephones and tumours. Italy's supreme court rejected an INAIL appeal against that ruling on Oct. 12 though its decision was only reported on Friday."
Read More About Cell Phone Use and Work-Related Exposures
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified electromagnetic fields produced by mobile phones are possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Click here to read: "Italy court ruling links mobile phone use to tumour" (Reuters)
"Marcolini developed a so-called neurinoma affecting a cranial nerve, which was apparently not cancerous but nevertheless required surgery that badly affected his quality of life.He initially sought financial compensation from the Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL) which rejected his application, saying there was no proof his illness had been caused by his work. But a court in Brescia later ruled there was a causal link between the use of mobile and cordless telephones and tumours. Italy's supreme court rejected an INAIL appeal against that ruling on Oct. 12 though its decision was only reported on Friday."
Read More About Cell Phone Use and Work-Related Exposures
Sep 12, 2012
In a new report by 31 scientists meeting at the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO/IARC) it was found that using a mobile phone may increase your risk for certain kinds of brain ...
Aug 09, 2012
As the controversy continues to rage over whether cell phone radiation can be linked to an increased risk of brain cancer, recently introduced legislation in the US Congress would offer the public more information to make ...
May 23, 2012
A recent survey reflects increase employer concern over cell phone use while driving. Such written policies may encourage courts to bar employees who engage in such activity from recovery under workers' compensation ...
May 31, 2011
After years of review, the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the radio frequencies utilized by cell phones as possibly carcinogenic to human thereby opening the door to potential wave of workers' compensation...
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