Flight attendants who blamed uniforms for their health issues win a lawsuit against clothing company

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A jury is deciding that a clothing company should pay more than $1 million to four American Airlines flight attendants who blame chemicals used in the production of their uniforms for causing ailments including rashes and breathing difficulty.

Lawyers for the crew members say they represent more than 400 other flight attendants who are making the same claims. Some flight attendants say they had reactions to new uniforms that American gave them in 2016. They sued Twin Hill Acquisition Company and its Tailored Brands division.

American gave new uniforms to flight attendants in 2016, and many were happy to get them after a decade wearing the same outfit. Complaints soon followed, however.State is paying fired Tennessee vaccine chief $150K in lawsuit settlement Silver-Charan is part of a group of flight attendants who sued in 2017, and she was among four involved in the bellwether trial in Alameda County Superior Court near San Francisco to see how a jury would view the case.

and other toxic chemicals linked to health problems. Resins containing formaldehyde have been used in fabric for years to keep clothes wrinkle-free and make them last longer.found that formaldehyde levels in clothing is generally low, but some people suffer allergic reactions including rashes, blisters, and itchy or burning skin. Washing clothes before wearing them can help, but doesn’t always work, the researcher said.

 

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