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The U.S. Flammable Fabrics Act is an act that was passed in 1953 to regulate the manufacture of highly flammable clothing. [1] [2] It was enacted after years of rayon viscose fabrics being proven to be the primary cause of quick starting, high temperature fires as well as having the secondary effect of causing illnesses in factory workers. [3]
In January 1953, the federal U.S. Court of Appeals overruled the lower-level verdict by one vote: 5–4. [8] Given the contradicting verdicts from various judges, the case soon found itself on the docket of the US Supreme Court. On April 30, 1953, the Supreme Court began its review of the case.
The introduction of these chemicals came about after the tragic death of children wearing brushed rayon fabric that would ignite easily. The US enacted the Flammable Fabrics Act passed in 1953 after which, flame retardants were mandated to be added to many children's items, including pajamas. While flame retardants are shown to decrease the ...
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Pages in category "1953 in United States case law" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Case name Citation Summary Curry v United States: 314 U.S. 14 (1941) Ruled that a prime contractor to the federal government is an independent contractor and not an agent of the government. [1] Edwards v. California: 314 U.S. 160 (1941) Commerce Clause, privileges and immunities clause of the 14th Amendment: Lisenba v. People of State of California
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