Ethylene Oxide (EtO)

⚠️Toxic Ethylene Oxide Exposure in the Kanawha Valley⚠️

YOU MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED
TO ETHYLENE OXIDE (EtO)

Have you developed cancer or neurological complications after living, working, attending school, or spending significant time in the Kanawha Valley?

For decades, communities in the Kanawha Valley have been exposed to ethylene oxide (EtO) - an extremely toxic air pollutant linked to cancer and other serious health risks. Despite these dangers, EtO continues to be released into the environment from multiple sources.

Residents, workers, and others in Institute, North Charleston, South Charleston and surrounding areas face the highest risk of EtO exposure.

EtO Map Charleston

Contact Our EtO Exposure Litigation Team Today

Contact us for a FREE & CONFIDENTIAL consultation about your legal rights related to possible EtO exposure.

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Health Conditions Linked to Ethylene Oxide Exposure

  • Leukemia
  • Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Breast cancer
  • Parkinson's disease

Ethylene Oxide Facts

  • EtO is a toxic gas that can alter a person's DNA, harm the nervous system, and cause cancer.
  • Chemical manufacturers have historically used EtO to produce other chemicals and finished products. Today, facilities in the Kanawha Valley continue to release hundreds to thousands of pounds of EtO into the air each year.
  • Hospitals emit EtO into the air through the sterilization of medical equipment.
  • Food processors release EtO into the air when sterilizing food products for public consumption.

First Complaint Filed July 15, 2024

Our EtO Exposure Litigation Team filed the first of many lawsuits on July 15, 2024, against numerous defendants who have exposed Kanawha Valley residents and communities to Ethylene Oxide.

➡️ Read complaint here.

Contact our experienced EtO Exposure Litigation Team

Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC represents individuals who have been injured because of exposure to EtO in the Kanawha Valley. Contact our team at 1-833-947-7926 or complete the contact form above so we may contact you to discuss your potential claim.

Our Location

Law and Arts Center West
500 Randolph St.
Charleston, WV 25302

304-343-4323

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Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC is located in Charleston, West Virginia, and serves clients in and around the Kanawha Valley, throughout the State of West Virginia, and nationwide.