What's Going On?

Ethylene Oxide, often referred to as EtO, is a known cause of certain types of cancers. Recent studies by the EPA and CDPHE have discovered high levels of EtO in the air in Lakewood, CO - over 56 times the acceptable limit and over 188 times the national average. The alleged source of this chemical is the Terumo BCT facility, where EtO is used in sterilizing medical equipment.

What Can I Do?

If you live or work in Lakewood, CO, and you have a recent diagnosis of cancer, you might be able to fight for your rights and potentially recover monetary damages through legal action. Our law firm, Edelson PC, is currently filing lawsuits on behalf of local residents and workers affected by EtO exposure.

How Do I Know If I Qualify?

If you're living or working in Lakewood and recently found out you have cancer, you may have a claim. The specific details of your situation will let us know if you're eligible for a lawsuit, so it's important to get in touch with us.

What Does This Cost?

We will review your potential case for free. If you choose to take legal action, we will work on your case on a 'contingency’ basis. This means if we don't win your case, you don't pay. Contact us for your free case review today.

Can I Wait to File My Potential Case? 

Don't wait too long to act if you feel you may have been impacted. There are rules called 'statutes of limitations' that set a deadline for starting a lawsuit. 

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The types of cancer that can be associated with long-term exposure to ethylene oxide include:

• Kidney Cancers
• Ovarian Cancers
• Pancreatic Cancers
• Prostate Cancers
• Stomach Cancers

• Bladder Cancers
• Blood, Lymphatic, and Bone Cancers (e.g., Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma)
• Breast Cancers
• Brain Cancers

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Environmental issues even a few miles away from your home may still affect you and your family’s health and wellbeing. Edelson PC has been fighting for the rights of families and workers harmed by big corporations for years. If you have a recent cancer diagnosis, and you have been exposed to ethylene oxide, our team of attorneys are here for you.

Short term inhalation of high concentrations of EtO can cause headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, respiratory irritation (e.g., coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing) and, in some cases, vomiting and other types of gastrointestinal distress.

The greatest risk is for people who live, have lived, or work near a facility releasing EtO into the air. Long-term exposure to Ethylene Oxide increases the risk of cancers of the white blood cells, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma, and lymphocytic leukemia. Additionally, brain tumors are among the types of tumors observed in individuals exposed to EtO. Studies also show that long-term exposure to Ethylene Oxide increases the risk of breast cancer in females.

Animal studies have shown that breathing Ethylene Oxide at high levels can interfere with their ability to reproduce and has caused developmental issues in their offsprings.

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