Popcorn Packer's Lung Disease
Although Popcorn Packer's Lung is not a widely known illness, it is a very
serious disease which restricts the victim's lung functions and causes shortness
of breath. It has the potential to cause severe lung conditions, and in some
cases may warrant a lung transplant. Unfortunately, at this time, there is no
cure for Popcorn Packer's Lung. If you are suffering from this serious illness,
please contact Peterson & Associates today for a free consultation.
This condition became a topic of nationwide interest when a Missouri man who
worked in a popcorn factory filed a lawsuit against International Flavors and
Fragrances Inc., a New York company that manufactures the popcorn in his place of employment. The plaintiff in the case stated that he had
acquired Popcorn Packer's Lung, also known as Bronchiolitis Obliterans, at his
workplace from the butter flavor vapors in the mixing room.
The butter flavoring that the victim was exposed to contained diacetyl, a butter-flavored ketone that the Centers for Disease Control believes may
have been the cause of the illness. In fact, recent studies conducted by the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have found that diacetyl
causes negative effects on pulmonary functions and places victims at a higher risk
for bronchial diseases.
The trial was quite successful for the plaintiff and his wife, who together
were awarded $20 million from International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. to
compensate for the damage done to the victim's lungs.
If you or a loved one is suffering from Bronchiolitis Obliterans, please
contact a Missouri Popcorn Packer's Lung attorney at Peterson & Associates
immediately. Our lawyers may be able to recover for you monetary compensation
for your injuries, and injury-related expenses, such as medical and hospital
bills.
Disclaimer
The Popcorn Packer's Lung, Product
Liability, Dangerous Product Injury or other personal injury legal
information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal
legal advice, nor the formation of a lawyer or attorney-client relationship.
Any results set forth herein are based upon the facts of that particular
case and do not represent a promise or guarantee. Please contact a Popcorn
Packer's Lung attorney or hazardous product litigation lawyer for a
consultation on your particular personal injury matter. This web site is not
intended to solicit clients for matters outside the states of Missouri and
Kansas.
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