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Dentists Sued in Texas Over Mercury Fillings http://www.vaccinationnews.com/DailyNews/September Source: Vaccination News An article by Dick Stanley, for the Cox News Service, which describes the suit filed by California lawyer Shawn Khorrami, on behalf of an autistic boy, against the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, dentist Taylor McKewen, and many corporations that manufacture amalgam fillings. The suit alleged that fillings containing mercury caused autism in Cody Wyatt Botter. full description	What is the danger of mercury fillings? What is the danger of silver fillings? Do dental fillings cause autism or other diseases? Are dental fillings poisonous? What are some of each side's arguments in the controversy over amalgam fillings? What lawsuits about mercury fillings have been filed?
Understanding Lead Pigment Litigation http://www.leadlawsuits.com/ Source: leadlawsuits.com Current information about lead paint lawsuits written from the perspective of defendants involved in the litigation. The site argues against the merit of cases brought about lead paint. Includes a state-by-state breakdown of litigation, summaries of key cases, descriptions of legal issues, and descriptions of some of the federal, state and non-profit programs addressing lead paint. full description	What are some of the cases dealing with lead paint that have been heard recently? What are the latest developments on cases dealing with lead paint? Who is suing the lead industry? Who are the defendants in lawsuits involving lead paint? What claims are being raised in lawsuits about lead paint? What are some of the arguments against lawsuits about lead paint? How are problems with lead paint being addressed by governments and non-profit groups?
Government Lawsuits Against the Lead Industry http://www.afhh.org/aa/aa_legal_remedies_lawsuits. Source: Alliance for Healthy Homes Brief summary and analysis of government lawsuits about lead paint written from the perspective of a group that advocates for children's health issues. Includes a description of the benefits of litigation. full description	Who is suing the lead industry? Who are the defendants in lawsuits involving lead paint? What claims are being raised in lawsuits about lead paint? What are some of the arguments in favor of lawsuits about lead paint? How are problems with lead paint being addressed by governments and non-profit groups?
Information and Updates Regarding the 1989 Valdez Oil Spill http://www.exxonmobil.com/Corporate/about_issues_v Source: ExxonMobil ExxonMobil's web page on the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. Includes Exxon's response to the spill including cleanup efforts and measures to prevent future spills, the condition of Prince William Sound, and appeal of the punitive damages award entered against Exxon. full description	What was the Exxon oil spill? What is Exxon's perspective on the Valdez oil spill? What has Exxon done about the Valdez oil spill? What has Exxon paid to clean up the oil spill and compensate for damages? What is the history of litigation surrounding the punitive damages judgment against Exxon?
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Exxon_Valdez_oil_ Source: WordIQ.com Summary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Describes what happened on the day of the spill; follows the aftermath of the disaster, including the criminal and civil trials; and supplies many links to related topics. full description	What was the Exxon oil spill? Where did it take place? What are some of its repercussions? What effect did the Exxon oil spill have on the local wildlife? What have been the rulings and awards in the cases about the Exxon oil spill? Who is Joseph Hazelwood? Who is Russell Holland?