Lawsuits restricting

TSCA "Unreasonable Risk" Regulations, and Other Restrictions. During the three years that companies have been submitting PMN s to EPA, the Agency has developed a number of means for informally regulating the production and use of certain new chemicals. In addition, 5(f) authorizes EPA to initiate more formal regulatory actions, primarily involving lawsuits. 

These lawsuits and settlements have been joined by more recent allegations of unfair and deceptive trade practices and violations of other codes. Applicators have been found in violation of do-not-call phone advertising restrictions, for example. TruGreen Chemlawn also recently settled with the State of Pennsylvania over allegations that the company added unnecessary surcharges for lawn care services, jacking up prices surreptitiously over time. ... 

Olson, Walter. Firing Squad. Reason, vol. 31, May 1999, p. 58. Warns that negligence suits against gun makers may erode the right to obtain firearms by forcing restrictions. A major court victory in any state could have the effect of legislating for all. Conservatives may have to suspend their belief in federalism and support national legislation to protect gun makers from lawsuits. 

A lead poisoning parent may feel it is very important to be able to speak freely about lead poisoning and his or her personal experience, so as to warn others of the danger, and advocate for solutions to the problem. The potential benefits of a lawsuit might not be worth the price of being restricted from talking openly. 

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