Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C.

In April 2007, the LA Weekly reported that answers were still needed for a number of important questions regarding downtown developer Meruelo Maddux Properties, Inc., accused of illegally dumping asbestos-tainted material. Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo filed criminal charges against the developer in the matter.

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On March 1, 2007, John Thayer, the supervisor of the U.S. Capitol power plant tunnel crew, addressed the U.S. Congress to bring to light the hazardous working conditions affecting his staff, including daily exposure to asbestos. He spoke in support of the Ban Asbestos in America Act, which was presented in the Senate by Sen. Patty Murray. Here is an excerpt of his remarks:

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