Future Unknown For Grinnell Veteran’s Memorial Center Post-Asbestos Removal
The fate of Grinnell Veteran’s Memorial Center in Iowa is unknown after asbestos was removed and left the building in bad shape.
Canada Admits Using Asbestos in New Public Buildings
As Canada undergoes asbestos abatement in public buildings, officials confirm they continue using the toxic mineral in new and old federal structures.
Son calls for employers to take responsibility for asbestos exposure…
Michael Francis from Kirkland Close, Hereford died aged 79 at home on October 4 last year- three months after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma. The inquest at Herefordshire Coroner’s Court heard Mr Francis had worked as a radio electronic engineer fo…
Myers v. Crouse Hinds Division of Cooper Industries Inc
Larry MYERS and Loa Myers, Appellants , v. CROUSE-HINDS DIVISION OF COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.; and Lorillard Tobacco Company and Hollingsworth & Vose, Appellees .
Myers v. Crouse Hinds Division of Cooper Industries Inc
Larry MYERS and Loa Myers, Appellants , v. CROUSE-HINDS DIVISION OF COOPER INDUSTRIES, INC.; and Lorillard Tobacco Company and Hollingsworth & Vose, Appellees .
Our View: No room for doubt when it comes to asbestos
We’re concerned about a B.C. Supreme Court judge’s dismissal of a WorkSafe BC case against an asbestos removal company. We agree with Simon Fraser University health sciences professor Tim Takaro when he says in effect, the ruling ignores the significan…
Mother’s Day: Meet caring Kath our winning mum in a million
Kath Bamford works full-time caring for those who suffer with dementia, while also looking after her grandchildren nearly five nights a week. The 64-year-old, of Gedling , was nominated for the prize by her daughters Alisha Chambers and Jemma Walker fo…
Dying wish
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Congress should protect asbestos victims, not companies behind it
Texas Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz face an important decision in their roles on the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will soon vote on whether to advance a bill that would make dramatic changes to how our legal system treats people sickened by asbes…
Man died not knowing he had industrial disease
Congratulations, you’re now registered! Let us know what news and updates you want to hear about and we’ll send them straight to your inbox. Lawyers representing the family of a former Wigan trucker who died from an asbestos-related disease are trying …
NCCN Publishes New Patient Education Resources for Patients with…
To further educate people with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Hodgkin Lymphoma about the most effective treatment options for their disease, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network A has published the NCCN Guidelines for PatientsA and NCCN Quick Gu…
Moffitt Launches New Mesothelioma Clinical Trials in Tampa
New clinical trials focusing on chemoperfusion and antibody treatments show promise for mesothelioma patients.
Johnson & Johnson To Pay $72M In Talcum Powder Case
A Missouri state jury awarded an ovarian-cancer victim $72 million to be paid by Johnson & Johnson because of their talcum powder product.
Targovax ASA: Interim report fourth quarter 2015
Extending studies through external collaborations. Entered agreements with US Ludwig Cancer Research /Cancer Research Institute and the Czech biotech company Sotio.
Asbestos victims, lawyers fear new bill may delay compensation
After retiring to St. George six years ago, Petersen bought a bike that he rode every day until he noticed about two years ago that he was getting winded on bike rides. Doctors found that mesothelioma, caused by years of exposure to asbestos when he wa…