Better not to use non-sticking, teflon coated pots and pans
Proof of carcinogenic substances released when pans are used at high temperatures.
03.05.2006 |Sascha Gabizon
Overview of the Teflon® class action lawsuit
The Spangenberg firm recently filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Ohio consumers of Teflon-coated cooking products. The case is being pursued with the assistance of the Miami, Florida-based Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan & Berlin firm.
The lawsuit was filed because DuPont, the manufacturer of Teflon, has known for over 20 years that cooking at higher stove temperatures can cause emission of toxic substances but did not warn consumers about this fact. At least one compound used to manufacture Teflon has been found by a scientific advisory board to the EPA as “likely to be carcinogenic” to humans.
DuPont has consistently represented that Teflon is safe for consumers in public statements, documents,and marketing material. The lawsuit contends that the information known to DuPont about its products made these statements misleading and violated Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Law.
The lawsuit seeks to recover the cost of the cooking products and damages for Ohio consumers that purchased or received as gifts Teflon cooking products. If you have questions or would like to participate in the lawsuit, contact attorney Stuart Scott or Peter Weinberger at 216-696-3232.
