Talc Used in Medical Procedure Blamed for Man’s Mesothelioma
In 2014 and again in 2020, Salt Lake City, Utah resident Bryce Zundel underwent a talc pleurodesis. A year after the second procedure, he was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. He has now filed suit against the companies that supplied, packaged, marketed, and distributed the talc used in his procedure, accusing them of failing to warn about the dangers of their product.
Talc Pleurodesis Procedure Blamed for Development of Mesothelioma Tumors
Talc pleurodesis is a medical procedure that uses sterile talc powder to induce inflammation and adhesion of the pleura. It is frequently prescribed for patients suffering from recurring collapsed lung issues, as well as for the pleural effusions that are frequent symptoms of malignant mesothelioma.
In Mr. Zundel’s case, his talc pleurodesis was not administered in response to a mesothelioma diagnosis, but in his claim filed in Massachusetts state court, he argues that it ended up causing him to develop the fatal form of cancer’s tumors. His claim includes statements from his physicians noting that they had observed “talc aggregations covering most of the lower lobe surface as well as the posterior parietal pleura, diaphragmatic surface, and pericardial surfaces.
Talc Companies Named in Mesothelioma Lawsuit
The mesothelioma victim is accusing Amerilure, Inc., Boston Medical Products, Inc., and Cimbar Performance Minerals, as well as Lymol Medical Corporation and Sciarra Laboratories, of negligence in their duty to use and exercise reasonable and due care. It also cites the failure to provide detailed and adequate warnings about the dangers of the talc that they were providing.
It is unusual for mesothelioma to be caused by talc used in a medical procedure, and it is a cause for significant concern. Mr. Zundel’s lawsuit seeks compensation for the dramatic reduction in his life expectancy, as well as reimbursement for his medical expenses, mental and physical pain and suffering, and impairment in enjoyment of life. Compensation is also being requested on behalf of his family members.
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