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EnvironmentalAn abandoned asbestos mine in Baie Verte, in the Canadian province of Newfoundland, is slated for a significant environmental remediation project. BAIE Minerals, a…
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Legislation & Litigation
New Laws May Threaten Mesothelioma Payouts
Georgia, Missouri and Arkansas have now all passed bills limiting the damages people can receive and reducing the time people have to file personal… -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
Asbestos Violations Result in Incarceration and Fines
Asbestos violations are costing some companies thousands of dollars. In one case, the court sentenced a man to jail time for his role in… -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
Asbestos Warnings Issued as California Wildfires Continue to Burn
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department issued warnings to Altadena deputies about toxins in the air including asbestos. Deputies need to wear N95 masks… -
Legislation & Litigation
Jury Tries to Award $22M in Talc Case Defendant J&J Won
The jury in a mesothelioma case against Johnson & Johnson attempted to award plaintiff Michelle Felton $22 million even though J&J won the case. -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
Raging California Wildfires May Spread Toxic Asbestos
Thousands of people are under mandatory evacuation orders as uncontrolled wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area of Southern California. Others are also making… -
Legislation & Litigation
Husband Files $25M J&J Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Suit
Andrew Curtin, of North Yarmouth, Maine, filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for $25 million in September 2024. Curtin’s wife, Cynthia Cartwright, was… -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
FDA Proposing New Tests for Asbestos in Talc Products
Congress passed a law in 2023 requiring the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to release new industry standards for asbestos testing in products. The… -
Legislation & Litigation
Judge Declines to Reduce $260M J&J Verdict
An Oregon judge has ruled that a verdict against Johnson & Johnson in an asbestos case is constitutional. Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Katharine… -
Research & Clinical Trials
Mayo Clinic Reveals New Test for Mesothelioma
Mayo Clinic researchers have created a new blood test to better detect mesothelioma. This could result in earlier diagnoses. It might also lead to…