Isaacks v. Terumo

Summary

In this toxic torts case over ethylene oxide exposure, plaintiffs contend toxic emissions of the chemical, used to sterilize medical devices, gave them cancer. Plaintiffs contend that the defendant company released the ethylene oxide, or EtO, into the air, despite knowing it was a carcinogen.

Defendant Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies maintains the levels released were too low to cause plaintiffs' illness.

Outcome

For the defense.