A 95k pay-out for rail worker
A SWINDON family has received A 95,000 in compensation from British Rail following the death of a former labourer who was exposed to asbestos more than 50 years ago.Source: www.topix.com Via newsmixx: home News
Asbestos shuts down Sigma Nu fraternity house
Members of UNH’s chapter of the Sigma Nu fraternity are left without a home now that asbestos has been found in their 10 Madbury Road building.Source: www.topix.com Via newsmixx: home News
U.S. judge strikes sealing order over Garlock asbestos liability
A North Carolina federal judge has struck down a bankruptcy court ruling that sealed evidence and testimony about gasket maker Garlock Sealing Technologies’ liability for asbestos injuries, saying no compelling reason was stated to close the proceeding…
Advisors: Don’t Ignore Veterans Benefits
Why Clients Need Help With Family Governance Many clients don’t know this area of expertise exists, but they know they need help with it, says Paul Pagnato, whose Pagnato-Karp Group works with UHNW families.Source: www.topix.com Via newsmixx: home News
Aduro BioTech Names Industry Veteran and Academic Leader, Gerald Chan, DSc to its Board of Directors
“Gerald is a highly respected executive, investor and an internationally renowned scientist.Source: www.topix.com Via newsmixx: home News
Asbestos puts state scrutiny on Roosevelt site cleanup
Asbestos puts state scrutiny on Roosevelt site cleanup The removal will likely start within the first two weeks of August Check out this story on sctimes.com: http://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2014/07/23/asbestos-puts-state-scrutiny-roosevelt-sit…
Fifth Annual Juice Classic Golf Tournament set for July 20
A foundation named after a Frankfort man will have its fifth annual golf tournament July 20 to raise money to help ill children.Source: www.topix.com Via newsmixx: home News
Texas Supreme Court opinions
In its final scheduled release of opinions until late August, the Texas Supreme Court issued opinions in two cases this week.Source: www.topix.com Via newsmixx: home News
Local Fire Departments Fight Invisible Danger: Cancer
It’s a firefighter’s job to run into a burning building. But after the smoke clears, the true threat of the profession could appear years later.Source: www.topix.com Via newsmixx: home News
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Since 2008, the firm has been selected to the list as a top tier firm in the areas of mass tort and class action litigation on behalf of plaintiffs.Source: www.topix.com Via newsmixx: home News
James Hardie board asks for pay rise
James Hardie Industries shareholders have been asked to give the building group’s board a pay rise including a 17 per cent jump to more than $462,000 for chairman Michael Hammes.Source: www.topix.com Via newsmixx: home News
David Cameron has insured one final insult for workers dying because of their jobs
The fatal lung disease is the curse of the industrial working class, claiming the lives of 2,500 people a year who endure agonising deaths in face masks attached to oxygen cylinders.Source: www.topix.com Via newsmixx: home News
Ga. company fined $34,000 by S.C. agency
South Carolina regulators fined a Marietta, Ga. company $34,000 for a alleged violations in the course of an asbestos-abatement job at a South Carolina high school.Source: www.topix.com Via newsmixx: home News
Mechanic can sue Ford for further damages in asbestos case
The state Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a former Bay Area service station owner to seek additional damages from Ford Motor Co.Source: www.topix.com Via newsmixx: home News
Pa. Superior Court Confirms Statutory Right of Repose for…
The Pennsylvania Superior Court reversed a jury verdict in favor of plaintiffs in an asbestos mesothelioma case, finding that the 12-year statute of repose bars all claims related to improvements constructed on real estate brought beyond the statutory …