In June 2017, International leaders in mesothelioma research reported the results of their latest study describing the roles of BAP1 mutations in cancer. Their findings were reported in perhaps the top international medical journal (Nature), as well as a much less formal popular press article. The less formal article was titled “Dr. Michele Carbone and […]
Due to scientific advances in molecular biology, questions about a person’s DNA are more frequently becoming prominent in civil law, including “toxic tort” cases. To date, evidence about inherited DNA mutations has been instrumental in cases involving medication(s), vaccines, benzene, asbestos, and/or tobacco. This post provides an overview of some articles and events illustrating some […]
To avoid needless ethical and/or legal disputes and to avoid wasting time and money, it’s important to think about genomic issues early on in a case. It’s also useful to look across sets of cases to get a clearer understanding of how genomics can provide an effective strategy. In general, it’s desirable and cost-effective to […]
Causation is often the key to toxic tort cases. The issues can be especially difficult if a would-be plaintiff has developed a “signature” disease typically associated with a “toxin,” but the evidence of exposure is thin. That type of fact pattern can create…