Sofa is blamed for heart failure

"A man who claims chemicals in his sofa caused a serious heart problem is to sue its supplier and manufacturer. Barry Green, from Plymouth, bought the sofa, made by the Chinese manufacturer Eurosofa, from Land of Leather in September last year. The 63-year-old father of four said he started to suffer problems within weeks of buying the GBP545 leather suite. Land of Leather said the matter was part of ongoing court proceedings and it was unable to comment. Mr Green said he first suffered blisters, then breathing problems, followed by pneumonia and finally heart failure, which doctors have told him has left half his heart damaged" - BBC