While the Texas Supreme Court rejected a formalistic adherence to “but for” causation in mesothelioma, the essence of “but for” still survives because, “but for” legally sufficient proof of exposure to the particular defendant’s product, the defendant …
While Jimmy E. fights for his life after a second cancer diagnosis, his experience and tenacity is an inspiration to family, friends and strangers.
After several weeks of inactivity, demolition of the Tribune Printing Company building resumed today.
In most Western countries, asbestos is a banned substance due to the associated health risks. Research supports the constraints with billions spent on removal. Unfortunately, not all areas of the world follow these beliefs and procedures. India is the world’s biggest asbestos importer, with double-digit and annual growth and a $2 billion industry. More than […]
The family of a Sheffield worker who died of an asbestos-related cancer is appealing for his former colleagues to help with an investigation into the man’s exposure to the deadly dust.
Their industry, they said at a conference in the Indian capital, saves lives and brings roofs, walls and pipes to some of the world’s poorest people.
In this Nov. 23, 2013 photo, a guard looks out through a hole in the closed door of the Ramco Industries Ltd. factory which manufactures asbestos products in Bhojpur district of Bihar state, India.
The executives mingled over tea and sugar cookies, and the chatter was upbeat. Their industry, they said at a conference in the Indian capital, saves lives and brings roofs, walls and pipes to some of the world’s poorest people.
The battle over whether a multi-million dollar housing development should be built in the North County is heating up.
Researchers say new study shows early palliative care lessens hospital stays and deaths, and improves cancer patients’ physical and mental well-being.
It is never too early for a patient diagnosed with mesothelioma — or most any cancer — to start consulting with a palliative care specialist, according to a recent study.
The message from researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Ce…
Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive and deadly cancer that most often manifests itself in the lining of the lungs and is caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos.
Former workmates of a Doncaster woman who died from a rare industrial disease could hold vital clues to how she may have contracted it, say her family.
EPA Shares Proposed Plans for Finalizing Asbestos Cleanup, Leaving Libby Officials Worried
Longtime Paris community member, Robert D. Forsyth , has been recently diagnosed with a terminal disease, and hist family and friends have put together a benefit in his honor and to raise funds to help with the medical expenses that come with such a tr…