Mesothelioma Victims’ Victory in Pennsylvania
Workers and their families have won a victory in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled that they could sue…
Last Man Sentenced in Asbestos Dumping Scheme
The U.S. Justice Department has announced that a New Jersey man will spend 15 months in prison for his part…
States Wrestle with Mesothelioma Laws & Violations
The city of Paterson, New Jersey is facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines for putting city workers at…
Lawsuits Focus on Mesothelioma Construction Risks
Two recent news stories highlight the fact that construction workers are often at higher risk for mesothelioma. The risk comes…
Mesothelioma Now Covered by Zadroga Act
First responders and others who have contracted malignant mesothelioma because of their exposure to asbestos during the 9/11 attacks in New York…
Maryland Asbestos Law: Beginning of a Trend?
The state of Maryland is cracking down on asbestos removal companies that put their workers and the public at risk for…
Mesothelioma Added to 9/11 Compensation Fund
New Yorkers and first responders at risk of mesothelioma and other cancers because of 9/11 toxic exposures are now in line for…
States Wrestle with Legal Side of Mesothelioma
Recent changes in the way some states handle mesothelioma lawsuits may eventually have an impact nationwide. In Pennsylvania, the state Supreme Court…
9/11 Committee Recommends Mesothelioma Coverage
Firefighters and first responders at risk ofmesothelioma because of 9/11 may finally be getting some help from the federal government. The…
GM Mesothelioma Claims May Rise
Creditors of the bankrupt remains of General Motors have won the right to estimate just how much the company could…