Mesothelioma Victim Awarded $7 Million for Asbestos Exposure in '60s
A state Supreme Court jury has awarded $7 million to plaintiff Ralph North, who was exposed to asbestos during construction of the Northport Power Station in the mid- to late-1960s and diagnosed with...
View ArticleMesothelioma Victim Awarded $7 Million for Asbestos Exposure in '60s
A state Supreme Court jury has awarded $7 million to plaintiff Ralph North, who was exposed to asbestos during construction of the Northport Power Station in the mid- to late-1960s and diagnosed with...
View ArticleResearch Team to Give Exciting Presentations at Mesothelioma Conference in...
Verastem, Inc., a drug developer heavily involved with cancer research, has announced that it will be presenting new data at the 12th International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) Conference from...
View ArticlePossibility of Asbestos Holds Up Burned Building's Demolition for 3 Months
A July structure fire in the Five Points neighborhood has created an ongoing controversy, as the potential presence of asbestos in the eight-apartment building has held up the demolition process,...
View ArticlePossibility of Asbestos Holds Up Burned Building's Demolition for 3 Months
A July structure fire in the Five Points neighborhood has created an ongoing controversy, as the potential presence of asbestos in the eight-apartment building has held up the demolition process,...
View ArticleWhy Do Men Tend To Get Mesothelioma In Higher Numbers In New Orleans?
For most mesothelioma sufferers, the cause is exposure to asbestos decades before, usually through professions like construction, plumbing, shipbuilding, electrical work, or various military...
View ArticleDeceased Mesothelioma Victim's Case Against Crane Co. Revived by Appeals Court
Reviving a wrongful death asbestos lawsuit filed by the daughter of a U.S. Navy shipyard worker, a California appeals court has reversed a San Francisco Supreme Court’s ruling of summary judgment in...
View ArticleAsbestos Discovery Has Left Firefighters Homeless for More Than 2 Years
More than two years ago, a contractor discovered asbestos at the Gary Fire Department’s Station 5 while doing upgrades to the building. Since then, the firefighters from the station in the Glen Park...
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Asbestos likely more widespread than previously thought
Naturally occurring asbestos minerals may be more widespread than previously thought, with newly discovered sources now identified within the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The asbestos-rich areas are in...
View ArticleIs There Such A Thing As “Second Hand Asbestos Exposure” That Causes...
Yes, much like the non-smoking family members of smokers, those who lived in a home with someone who experienced asbestos exposure were themselves often exposed to a dangerous carcinogen. Typically,...
View ArticleWhat Is The Most Common Source Of Asbestos Exposure For Women With...
When women are diagnosed with mesothelioma in New Orleans or elsewhere in Louisiana, the most common route of asbestos exposure so far is through a loved one who worked in an industry or on a site...
View ArticleLevels Of Asbestos Exposure Our Louisiana Clients Had That Ended Up With...
Because asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is present in the environment, everyone experiences some amount of asbestos exposure in their lifetimes. This type of low level exposure isn’t...
View ArticleTwo Houses Used by Fire Department Training Contaminated with Asbestos
Two publicly owned buildings used for Hillsboro Fire & Rescue training were found to have contained asbestos in the floors and walls. Now, according to Melanie Mesaros, a spokeswoman for the Oregon...
View ArticlePossible Improper Asbestos Disposal Investigated By State
Contractor Hamp’s Construction Co. is part of a state environmental investigation involving the improper handling of asbestos found at five of the company’s demolition sites. The residences at the...
View ArticleAppeals Court Holds Defendant Union Carbide Responsible for $18 Million...
Mr. Bobbie Izell, a homebuilder who was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2011, has had his $18 million punitive damages award upheld by a California appeals court. The trial court originally awarded $48...
View ArticleAsbestos Discovered on School Grounds in 2013 Still an Issue for Local Residents
A 2013 discovery of asbestos on the property of Wescosville Elementary School has caused numerous East Penn residents to call for a criminal investigation into the activities and those involved in the...
View ArticleSummary Judgment Affirmed for Six Defendants in Asbestos Case
Upholding a lower court’s decision, six defendants in an asbestos case were granted summary judgment by a Pennsylvania appeals court. The appellate court judges affirmed the decision originally made at...
View ArticleResearchers Trace Contaminated Talc in Study That Reinforces the Dangers of...
Three researchers – pathologist Ronald Gordon from New York; forensic engineer James Millette from Duluth, Georgia; and geologist Sean Fitzgerald from Greensboro, North Carolina – have spent more than...
View ArticleTerminally Ill Cancer Patient Becomes Face of Death-with-Dignity Movement
Brittany Maynard, a terminally ill brain cancer patient, ended her life amid controversy on November 1. Ms. Maynard’s highly publicized decision intensified the right-to-die debate, which continues to...
View ArticlePassaic County Sued by Retired Superior Court Judge for Negligent Asbestos...
Amos Saunders, a retired Passaic County Superior Court judge, has filed a lawsuit against the county and two companies, A.H. Environment Inc. and Alaimo Group, for asbestos exposure. Mr. Saunders...
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