Proctor and Gamble Sued Over Zinc Poisoning
Marketwatch.com reports that two lawsuits have been filed against Proctor and Gamble on behalf of two women diagnosed with neurological ailments that resulted from use of the denture adhesive Fixodent. The report states 45-year-old Faye G. Hobson and 58-year-old Barbara Sue Mendenhall used Fixodent denture adhesive for the dentures they received many years ago. After using the product, the plaintiffs argue they suffered neurological disorders that took away their ability to function normally.
The lawsuit states that the company did not provide adequate warnings to consumers regarding the zinc that is contained in the Fixodent product. It was discovered in 2008 that four other incidents could have occurred involving zinc poisoning resulting from the Fixodent product.
It is a requirement of all companies to include warnings and other information regarding any potential dangers from using their products. Failure to provide adequate warnings of use could create situations such as this one where the company can be held liable for any injuries that consumers incur as a result of using a product. This is especially necessary when the product could potentially affect the victim’s health in any way. This is one specific incident where the consumers should have been warned (and have since been warned) that the product could potentially be a detriment to their health.
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