When Stanley cups hit the market, everyone wanted one or more of them. Regrettably, now, people are confused about whether to keep or never use them again. The lead news was known through TikTok videos on how to detect lead from flasks and cups, and Stanley Cups was one of them.
The PMI (Pacific Market International), the company behind these cups is now facing several lawsuits because their cups contain lead. However, Stanley Cups said that even with the lead, the cup is safe and users cannot come in contact with the lead. With the company currently faced with several lawsuits, this article discussed some important things you should know.
What Does Lead Cause in the Human Body?
Lead is a dangerous metal found in the earth’s crust and has resulted in diverse environmental contamination. It has been found to cause near-death situations and eventually death for some victims. When a human is exposed to lead, it is somewhat rare to find a cure, and such a person may become vulnerable to immediate and long-term illnesses.
Furthermore, high exposure to lead can damage the central nervous system and brain, which could cause convulsions, coma, and death. It affects children significantly because it can leave them with permanent behavioral and intellectual disorders. All of these and more are why the Stanley Cup lead issue is taken seriously by many, resulting in lawsuits.
However, while it is expected that the company will put up a strong defense and a possible denial of the presence of lead, the potential class action suit filed by California residents is one to keep a keen eye on.
Why is the Stanley Cup Company Facing So Many Lawsuits?
In an interesting turn of events, this case may end up being an eye-opener that causes people to scrutinize other products offered by the parent company— Pacific Market International. It is believed that Stanley cups might not be the only item within and outside the company that contains lead poisoning.
From what has been reported, the company insists that none of its products—either on the surface or its content contain lead. This position of the company is also backed by a Public Health Professor at New York University—ack Caravanos. According to Jack, he conducted deep testing of the cup and could not find any trace of lead. He further stated that he could not access the base of the cup, where the company claims it uses industry-standard pellets that contain lead to seal.
While there are others who share similar thoughts as Jack, there is still the question of ‘what happens when the cup gets damaged?’ Will that not expose users to the base that contains this lead component? It is on this ground that many are bringing this class action against the Stanley Cup, which rose through the ranks to become a household name because it was promoted as a reusable bottle.
Conclusion
Undoubtedly, lead exposure can be harmful to whoever comes in contact with it, especially kids, as it can affect their learning abilities. Stanley Cup’s parent company, Pacific Market International, is facing several lawsuits presently in California, Nevada, and Washington. The lawsuit states that when the cups are worn out, the lead might be exposed to users. Also, it states that PMI did not inform users about the lead or try to reimburse consumers.“The outcome of these class action suits will not only impact Stanley Cup but may affect other products that have lead components in them,” says attorney Ryan Block of Block LLP Injury Law Firm.
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