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News tagged with 'Latex'

Jury Awards Woman $842,000 in Latex Glove Case
Posted by Staff Writer
October 10, 2001 12:00 AM

A Philadelphia jury recently found glove manufacturer Safeskin Corporation liable for producing and distributing defective latex gloves. The plaintiff was awarded $842,000 after she alleged that the latex gloves she wore as a dental hygienist caused asthma, rhinitis, hives, contact dermatitis, sore throats, headaches,

Wisconsin Court Awards Woman $1 Million for Latex Reaction
Posted by Staff Writer
August 01, 2001 12:00 AM

Latex gloves are effective in preventing transmission of many infectious diseases. But for some, exposure to latex may result in skin rashes; hives; flushing; itching; nasal, eye, or sinus symptoms; asthma; and shock. Reports of such allergic reactions to latex have increased in recent years --especially among health c

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