The $100-million wake-up call: more claims seek damages from employers for birth defects.

From: Industrial Safety & Hygiene News | Date: April 1, 2004| Author: Markiewicz, Dan | Copyright information

Did a child's birth defects occur from its mother's exposure to chemicals while at work? In March, IBM announced it had reached a settlement agreement in a $100-million lawsuit seeking an answer to this question. IBM faces approximately 50 more similar claims.

Lawsuits where the child sues its parent's current or former employer (as above) for injuries suffered while in the womb are on the rise, according to USA Today. How critical is this topic and what should EHS pros ...

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