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In 1976, the New York State Legislature passed a law requiring manufacturers who sell their cleaning products in New York to file reports detailing the chemicals used in the products and any harmful health and environmental effects associated with these chemicals. In the 32 years since this law has been passed, there has not been a single report filed with the state of New York.

In 2008, environmental groups sent letters to many companies selling cleaning products in New York, asking them to file the reports mandated by this law. A lawsuit has been filed against all of the companies who have ignored this request. Some of the companies involved in this lawsuit include Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, Church and Dwight, and Reckitt-Benckiser.

If this lawsuit is successful, it can set a precedent that may lead to similar disclosures across the country. Such disclosure is long overdue. For years, studies have been compiling evidence indicating that many chemicals contained in common cleaning products pose serious health hazards to consumers.

Some of the many potential conditions caused by harmful chemicals in cleaning products include asthma, hormone disruption, breast cancer, miscarriages, and birth defects.

By forcing companies to disclose safety information about the chemicals used in their products, consumers will be able to make more informed decisions about what they expose their families to.

If you or a loved one has suffered an illness or injury from harmful chemicals found in common cleaning products, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages. The product liability attorneys at The Cochran Firm can help ensure that your rights are protected. Please contact our product liability lawyers today to schedule a consultation.