Indiana legislature asked to give mesothelioma victims right to sue

October 9th, 2009 by Wendi Lewis

judge gavelPeople suffering as a result of asbestos exposure, including mesothelioma victims and their loved ones, have asked the Indiana legislature to consider making an exception to state law that would allow victims to file cases against companies they feel are responsible for their illnesses.

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Success of lung cancer drug Alimta causes bump in stock price for Lilly

September 25th, 2009 by Wendi Lewis

alimta 100x100 Success of lung cancer drug Alimta causes bump in stock price for LillyA recent report on Forbes.com said clinical trials are validating the success of the drug Alimta in treating patients with non-small cell lung , providing hope for patients and a jump in stock prices for the drug’s manufacturer, Eli Lilly and Co. The drug also has been approved as a treatment for mesothelioma.

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Tennessee jury finds for mesothelioma widow

September 24th, 2009 by Wendi Lewis

judge gavelAccording to a report in “The Pulse,” a publication covering Chattanooga, Tenn., a Hamilton County jury awarded $1.4 million on Monday to Marion Jackson, who lost her husband to mesothelioma. The defendant in the case was North Brothers, and the paper reports this is believed to be the first successful judgment against that company.

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Tennessee family settles with Alcoa following asbestos precedent

September 10th, 2009 by Wendi Lewis

alcoa logoAlmost one year after the Tennessee Supreme Court made a precedent-setting decision related to asbestos exposure, the Satterfield family has settled with Alcoa Aluminum. The settlement puts to rest a six-year legal fight by Doug and Donna Satterfield on behalf of their daughter, Amanda, who died of mesothelioma in 2005 as a result of years of exposure to asbestos brought home on her father’s work clothes, from his job at Alcoa .

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EPA fines Vermont companies for asbestos violations

August 14th, 2009 by Wendi Lewis

demolition2 100x100 EPA fines Vermont companies for asbestos violationsA story on Justice News Flash.com reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has cited two Vermont companies, a demolition firm and a real estate company, saying they violated federal laws by neglecting to inspect for asbestos prior to beginning work on a job site and failing to properly dispose of debris possibly containing . The companies, Trust and CRC Evacuating, were charged with violations of the Clean Air Act and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.

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Asbestos removal included in estimate for NOLA City Hall repair

August 4th, 2009 by Wendi Lewis

26 City Hall.jpgMembers of the New Orleans City Council are locked in debate with Nola Mayor Ray Nagin’s office over a proposal to move City Hall. The plan would include the purchase of Chevron Corp.’s former headquarters building to house the city government offices. At a recent meeting, City Council representatives voiced concern about the expense of purchasing the new building, but the Mayor’s office argues necessary repairs to the existing City Hall facility – including asbestos removal – would far exceed the purchase price for the newer building.

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ATV enthusiasts want Clear Creek reopened despite asbestos dust

July 20th, 2009 by Kurt Niland

clear creek 100x100 ATV enthusiasts want Clear Creek reopened despite asbestos dustWhile it’s possible for most people to enjoy nature without tearing through it off-road vehicles, some ATV loyalists demand the right to blaze through deserts and forests, even when their own health and safety is seriously compromised. Last year the federal Bureau of Land Management closed off the Clear Creek Management Area in central California to all public use. The 48-square-mile tract of land, known for its canyons, wildflowers, and towering rock formations, has been hailed as one of the best places in the world for ATV enthusiasts to let loose.

There’s only one problem. The park is home to the largest deposit of asbestos in the United States.

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Israeli city among top in world for number of mesothelioma cases

July 13th, 2009 by Wendi Lewis

The Israeli news agency Haaretz.com reported recently that the northern coastal city of Nahariaya and its surrounding area has one of the largest concentrations of people diagnosed with mesothelioma, in the world. Until 1997, the city was home to the only asbestos plant in the country. is directly linked to asbestos exposure.

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Texas legislation would expedite mesothelioma lawsuits

June 20th, 2009 by Wendi Lewis

bill 100x100 Texas legislation would expedite mesothelioma lawsuitsAccording to a report in Risk & Insurance magazine, legislation currently pending in the Texas Senate would make it easier for people with mesothelioma lawsuits to have their day in court. Senate Bill 1123, which is sponsored by Senator Robert Duncan (R-Lubbock) would eliminate the need for mesothelioma victims to prove exactly how much asbestos they had been exposed to as the source of their .

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Family of former Navy man awarded $1.2 million asbestos verdict

June 19th, 2009 by Wendi Lewis

anchor 100x100 Family of former Navy man awarded $1.2 million asbestos verdictA jury in Newport News, Virginia, Circuit Court awarded the family of a former Navy sailor $1.2 million, finding that his death from mesothelioma was linked to the asbestos fibers he inhaled during his career. Gerald Gray died in April at age 75, after battling for 16 months. is a rare that most often affects the lining of the lungs, but which can also affect the lining of the abdomen or, more rarely, the heart. It is caused by asbestos exposure.

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