Mesothelioma Legal News

Mounting Asbestos Lawsuits Forces Kelly-Moore Paints to Close

After nearly 80 years in business Kelly-Moore Paints is closing all stores nationwide. Kelly-Moore decided to shut down after spending a total of $600 million on asbestos settlements, while still dealing with cases being filed. The lawsuits stem from asbestos used in cement and texture products that the company had eliminated decades ago.  Kelly-Moore has […]

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Mounting Asbestos Lawsuits Forces Kelly-Moore Paints to Close

After nearly 80 years in business Kelly-Moore Paints is closing all stores nationwide. Kelly-Moore decided to shut down after spending a total of $600 million on asbestos settlements, while still dealing with cases being filed. The lawsuits stem from asbestos used in cement and texture products that the company had eliminated decades ago.  Kelly-Moore has […]

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J&J to Pay $700 Million to Settle Talc Baby Powder Investigation

Johnson & Johnson’s $700 million deal will resolve a talcum powder investigation a group of 43 State Attorneys Generals launched. J&J is accused of not warning people about potential health risks linked to its talc-based baby powder.  This latest settlement won’t resolve thousands of other lawsuits that claim the company’s talc-based products cause cancer. In […]

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J&J to Pay $700 Million to Settle Talc Baby Powder Investigation

Johnson & Johnson’s $700 million deal will resolve a talcum powder investigation a group of 43 State Attorneys Generals launched. J&J is accused of not warning people about potential health risks linked to its talc-based baby powder.  This latest settlement won’t resolve thousands of other lawsuits that claim the company’s talc-based products cause cancer. In […]

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Study: Fibers Released from Asbestos Cement Far Exceed Limits

The installation and removal of asbestos cement products may put workers at significant health risks, according to a recent study published in the Annals of Work Exposures and Health. The nonprofit organization Occupational Knowledge International found that exposure levels to airborne asbestos exceed the short-term limit created by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.  Exposure […]

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Study: Fibers Released from Asbestos Cement Far Exceed Limits

The installation and removal of asbestos cement products may put workers at significant health risks, according to a recent study published in the Annals of Work Exposures and Health. The nonprofit organization Occupational Knowledge International found that exposure levels to airborne asbestos exceed the short-term limit created by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.  Exposure […]

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Hess to Pay Up to $187 Million to Settle Asbestos Injury Claims

The global energy company Hess Corporation will pay up to $187 million to settle asbestos injury claims made in connection to an oil refinery that had been operating in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The claims cover those who worked at the refinery, their family and residents in the area who may have been exposed to […]

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Hess to Pay Up to $187 Million to Settle Asbestos Injury Claims

The global energy company Hess Corporation will pay up to $187 million to settle asbestos injury claims made in connection to an oil refinery that had been operating in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The claims cover those who worked at the refinery, their family and residents in the area who may have been exposed to […]

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Partial Building Collapse Possibly Spread Toxic Asbestos Dust

A 7-story apartment building partially collapsed in the Bronx, leaving behind a 12-foot high pile of debris on the street. An entire corner of the building came crashing down without warning, sending people on the sidewalk running as a cloud of dust engulfed the area. Given the age of the building, it’s likely that the […]

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Partial Building Collapse Possibly Spread Toxic Asbestos Dust

A 7-story apartment building partially collapsed in the Bronx, leaving behind a 12-foot high pile of debris on the street. An entire corner of the building came crashing down without warning, sending people on the sidewalk running as a cloud of dust engulfed the area. Given the age of the building, it’s likely that the […]

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CARD Clinic to Release New Asbestos Research in 2024

The Center for Asbestos Related Disease has begun work on a series of new research articles scheduled to be released throughout 2024. The content will center around new studies concerning asbestos and autoimmune disease.  The articles will reveal details discovered in analyzing the health impact of people exposed to amphibole asbestos from Libby, Montana. This […]

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Polaris Submits Application for New Mesothelioma Treatment

Multinational biopharmaceutical company Polaris Group announced their application for a rolling submission of a new mesothelioma treatment this month. The Biologic License Application for the experimental drug ADI-PEG 20 is the first step in U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval.  The application outlines the use of ADI-PEG 20 for non-epithelioid mesothelioma alongside treatment with pemetrexed […]

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J&J Working to Settle More Asbestos Related Talc Cases

Johnson & Johnson is trying to resolve some of the thousands of lawsuits filed claiming its talc-based baby powder causes cancer. J&J’s in-house lawyer overseeing the talc litigation Eric Haas, said during an investor call that the recent settlements covered cases involving plaintiffs with mesothelioma.  In hopes of eventually reaching a global settlement, the company […]

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Tustin Hangar Fire Blamed for Spreading Asbestos Is Finally Out

A fire at a World War II era 17-story wooden hangar in the U.S. Navy’s Marine Corps Air Station in Tustin California was finally extinguished 24 days after it started. Firefighters put out the flames the same day the fire began on Nov. 7, but flare-ups continued for several weeks.  During that time, flames propelled […]

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Controversial Ohio Senate Bill Could Complicate Asbestos Lawsuits

Republican Ohio State Senator George F. Lang is the primary sponsor of a controversial senate bill poised to impact people diagnosed with mesothelioma. The bill would require plaintiffs to supply personal and specific information within 30 days of filing a lawsuit or risk the suit being dismissed.  Cosponsors of SB63 include OH State Senators Jerry […]

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