health
February 15, 2026
LA Man Wins $25 Million Damages after Cooking Spray Gives Him Chronic Lung Disease
A Los Angeles man has won a huge payout after developing a chronic lung disease linked to an ingredient in a popular cooking spray
TL;DR
- A Los Angeles man won a large payout after developing chronic lung disease from an ingredient in cooking spray.
- The condition, "popcorn lung," was linked to diacetyl, an ingredient used in PAM cooking spray.
- The man used the spray extensively for years, believing it to be healthy.
- This is the first time a verdict has been reached against a company using diacetyl in cooking spray.
- The man is hoping for a lung transplant to improve his quality of life.
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