Author: <span>Jillian Duff</span>

Galion Neighbors Now Hearing About Asbestos Discovered In 2010

Neighbors in Galion are just now finding out about asbestos that was discovered at on old manufacturing plant in 2010.

$55 Million To Be Paid By Johnson & Johnson In Talcum Powder Case

Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $55 million in a talcum powder case for feminine hygiene products that caused ovarian cancer.

Pillsbury Mills Plant Partner Faces Indictment For Improper Asbestos Removal

A partner who helped with the demolition of the former Pillsbury Mills plant is facing federal indictment for improper asbestos removal.

Patriots Environmental Corp. Charged With Illegal Asbestos Disposal

Ron and Curt Bussiere of Patriots Environmental Corporation have been charged with illegal waste disposal, including asbestos.

Herkimer Glory Days Site To Receive EPA’s Superfund Assistance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to assist Herkimer Glory Days site with asbestos cleanup at zero cost to taxpayers.

Homeless, Custodians and Other Untrained Workers Being Used To Remove Asbestos In Michigan

A recent investigation shows contractors are putting untrained worked in danger to remove asbestos, yet Michigan’s safety agency has done little to nothing about it.

Pittsburgh Corning Out Of Bankruptcy Via Asbestos Trust Fund

Pittsburgh Corning emerges from bankruptcy 16 years after filing through transfer of its ownership to an asbestos trust fund.

Asbestos Controversy At Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University continues its plans to renovate Stevenson Hall despite the current asbestos controversy.

Asbestos Controversy At Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University continues its plans to renovate Stevenson Hall despite the current asbestos controversy.

Investigation Shows Orlando Firefighters Exposed To Asbestos

An Environmental Protection investigation showed Orlando firefighters were exposed to dangerously high levels of asbestos.

Criminal Asbestos Investigation Underway At Brady Sullivan Site

A state and federal criminal investigation linked to asbestos is underway at Brady Sullivan’s Pacific Mills site.

Promising Clinical Trial Results For A Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Drug

Promising results from another phase of a clinical trial for an immunotherapy drug for mesothelioma, CRS-207, have been released.

Asbestos Discovered In South-Doyle High School’s Library

Asbestos was discovered in South-Doyle High School’s library, specifically between the ceiling and roof, causing it to close.

Two Companies Fined $27k For Asbestos Violations

Oregon-based Conser Design & Construction and Master Craft Restoration and Maintenance of Corvallis have been fined a total of $27,200 in asbestos violations.