The Mesothelioma Center News – Page 2
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Asbestos Exposure & BansLeading scientists and doctors recently met with officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, participating in the FDA Expert Panel on Talc to… -
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Legislation & LitigationCourt Ruling Marks Major Shift in Mesothelioma Lawsuits
The South Carolina Supreme Court has taken a major step in protecting the rights of people with mesothelioma as a result of legacy asbestos. -
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Legislation & LitigationClinic That Helped Libby Mesothelioma Survivors Shuttered
For 25 years, Libby, Montana’s Center for Asbestos Related Disease clinic, also known as CARD, has helped thousands of people with mesothelioma and other… -
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Legislation & LitigationJohnson & Johnson Targets Mesothelioma Expert Again
Johnson & Johnson is trying a different strategy to discredit a reputable mesothelioma expert as asbestos claims against its talc products continue to climb. -
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Legislation & LitigationJudge Rejects J&J’s $10 Billion Talc Settlement
United States Bankruptcy Judge Christopher M. López of the Southern District of Texas has denied Johnson & Johnson’s $10 billion baby powder settlement proposal. -
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Asbestos Exposure & BansAsbestos Contamination Expected to Delay Wildfire Cleanup
Asbestos testing with certified asbestos consultants and other experts has been ongoing since 2 wildfires – the Eaton and Palisades fires – blazed across… -
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Asbestos Exposure & BansFrom Toxic Pile to Carbon Sponge: Asbestos Mine Gets a Green Makeover
An abandoned asbestos mine in Baie Verte, in the Canadian province of Newfoundland, is slated for a significant environmental remediation project. BAIE Minerals, a… -
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Legislation & LitigationNew Laws May Threaten Mesothelioma Payouts
Georgia, Missouri and Arkansas have now all passed bills limiting the damages people can receive and reducing the time people have to file personal… -
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Asbestos Exposure & BansAsbestos Violations Result in Incarceration and Fines
Asbestos violations are costing some companies thousands of dollars. In one case, the court sentenced a man to jail time for his role in… -
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Asbestos Exposure & BansAsbestos Warnings Issued as California Wildfires Continue to Burn
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department issued warnings to Altadena deputies about toxins in the air including asbestos. Deputies need to wear N95 masks…