The Mesothelioma Center News – Page 7
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Legislation & LitigationAn Illinois jury has awarded $30 million in a mesothelioma case against tiremaker Bridgestone Firestone. Thomas Jackson was exposed to asbestos inadvertently brought home…
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Legislation & Litigation
Mounting Asbestos Lawsuits Forces Kelly-Moore Paints to Close
After nearly 80 years in business Kelly-Moore Paints is closing all stores nationwide. Kelly-Moore decided to shut down after spending a total of $600… -
Legislation & Litigation
J&J to Pay $700 Million to Settle Talc Baby Powder Investigation
Johnson & Johnson’s $700 million deal will resolve a talcum powder investigation a group of 43 State Attorneys Generals launched. J&J is accused of… -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
Study: Fibers Released from Asbestos Cement Far Exceed Limits
The installation and removal of asbestos cement products may put workers at significant health risks, according to a recent study published in the Annals… -
Legislation & Litigation
Hess to Pay Up to $187 Million to Settle Asbestos Injury Claims
The global energy company Hess Corporation will pay up to $187 million to settle asbestos injury claims made in connection to an oil refinery… -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
Partial Building Collapse Possibly Spread Toxic Asbestos Dust
A 7-story apartment building partially collapsed in the Bronx, leaving behind a 12-foot high pile of debris on the street. An entire corner of… -
Research & Clinical Trials
CARD Clinic to Release New Asbestos Research in 2024
The Center for Asbestos Related Disease has begun work on a series of new research articles scheduled to be released throughout 2024. The content… -
Research & Clinical Trials
Polaris Submits Application for New Mesothelioma Treatment
Multinational biopharmaceutical company Polaris Group announced their application for a rolling submission of a new mesothelioma treatment this month. The Biologic License Application… -
Legislation & Litigation
J&J Working to Settle More Asbestos Related Talc Cases
Johnson & Johnson is trying to resolve some of the thousands of lawsuits filed claiming its talc-based baby powder causes cancer. J&J’s in-house lawyer… -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
Tustin Hangar Fire Blamed for Spreading Asbestos Is Finally Out
A fire at a World War II era 17-story wooden hangar in the U.S. Navy’s Marine Corps Air Station in Tustin, California, was finally…