Mesothelioma--Lawyer.com Asbestos Information Archive: August 2006
Lawsuit Started Over Asbestos Apartment
Former tenants of a Colorado apartment complex have now started a class action suit against the management company. The residents of the building were forced to evacuate after asbestos was found.
Article Added August 31st, 2006
Former tenants of a Colorado apartment complex have now started a class action suit against the management company. The residents of the building were forced to evacuate after asbestos was found.
Article Added August 31st, 2006
Asbestos Found in BP Pipeline
After the initial problems that BP is having in the Alaskan oil fields, the company will have one more headache to deal with. Asbestos has been found in the insulation surrounding the pipes, causing some work to halt on the repairing of the pipes.
Article Added August 30th, 2006
After the initial problems that BP is having in the Alaskan oil fields, the company will have one more headache to deal with. Asbestos has been found in the insulation surrounding the pipes, causing some work to halt on the repairing of the pipes.
Article Added August 30th, 2006
Oregon School Finds Asbestos
As a roof was being repaired at an Oregon elementary school, asbestos was found in the attic of the building. The school has ceased work on the water-damaged roofs, and may have to delay opening for classes.
Article Added August 29th, 2006
As a roof was being repaired at an Oregon elementary school, asbestos was found in the attic of the building. The school has ceased work on the water-damaged roofs, and may have to delay opening for classes.
Article Added August 29th, 2006
EPA Makes Guide to Reduce Asbestos Exposure
The manual for protecting workers against asbestos exposure has been updated by the EPA this week. The brochure will focus on the health of auto mechanics that handle materials containing asbestos.
Article Added August 28th, 2006
The manual for protecting workers against asbestos exposure has been updated by the EPA this week. The brochure will focus on the health of auto mechanics that handle materials containing asbestos.
Article Added August 28th, 2006
Michelin Asbestos Cleanup Overseen by EPA
The Michelin site will soon be a cleaner place as the EPA steps in to oversee asbestos and oil cleaning in the area. Residents raised the concern that, if not controlled, the clean up could release asbestos into the area.
Article Added August 27th, 2006
The Michelin site will soon be a cleaner place as the EPA steps in to oversee asbestos and oil cleaning in the area. Residents raised the concern that, if not controlled, the clean up could release asbestos into the area.
Article Added August 27th, 2006
Connecticut Apartments Have Asbestos
A real estate agency has had to halt work on two apartment buildings they are renovating due to asbestos. The concern was raised when it was found that contractors did not thoroughly test for the dangerous substance.
Article Added August 26th, 2006
A real estate agency has had to halt work on two apartment buildings they are renovating due to asbestos. The concern was raised when it was found that contractors did not thoroughly test for the dangerous substance.
Article Added August 26th, 2006
Asbestos Finder Loves His Job
People may cringe when they hear the word asbestos. But for one man who makes asbestos his life, the process of finding asbestos is all in a days work.
Article Added August 25th, 2006
People may cringe when they hear the word asbestos. But for one man who makes asbestos his life, the process of finding asbestos is all in a days work.
Article Added August 25th, 2006
Asbestos Removal Leads to Jail Time
A New York property manager has been sentenced to jail over asbestos charges. A Federal Court found him in violation of the Clean Air Act and putting his workers in harms way.
Article Added August 24th, 2006
A New York property manager has been sentenced to jail over asbestos charges. A Federal Court found him in violation of the Clean Air Act and putting his workers in harms way.
Article Added August 24th, 2006
New York Building Closed for Asbestos
After a law suit prompted investigation in Cayuga County, a government building was shut down for asbestos testing. The building will not reopen until the building is found to be safe.
Article Added August 23rd, 2006
After a law suit prompted investigation in Cayuga County, a government building was shut down for asbestos testing. The building will not reopen until the building is found to be safe.
Article Added August 23rd, 2006
New Mexico Dorms Have Asbestos
A college in New Mexico has discovered asbestos in the dorms on their campus. The state university says that living in the dorms is safe, although the presence of asbestos and lead has left some students wondering.
Article Added August 22nd, 2006
A college in New Mexico has discovered asbestos in the dorms on their campus. The state university says that living in the dorms is safe, although the presence of asbestos and lead has left some students wondering.
Article Added August 22nd, 2006
Wyoming Residents Want Asbestos Cleaned Up
A county of concerned residents have written to the state of Wyoming requesting that asbestos in a vacant lot be removed. The state, however, feels there is little reason to do so.
Article Added August 21st, 2006
A county of concerned residents have written to the state of Wyoming requesting that asbestos in a vacant lot be removed. The state, however, feels there is little reason to do so.
Article Added August 21st, 2006
Mississippi Asbestos Homes Cleared
Homes that were destroyed in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina posed another kind of threat. Some of the homes contained asbestos, making the ruined homes a health risk.
Article Added August 20th, 2006
Homes that were destroyed in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina posed another kind of threat. Some of the homes contained asbestos, making the ruined homes a health risk.
Article Added August 20th, 2006
NY County Sued Over Asbestos
A couple in New York has filed the first of what could be many lawsuits against Cayuga County due to asbestos exposure. The suit claims that the couple was exposed to asbestos after the county illegally dumped the material.
Article Added August 19th, 2006
A couple in New York has filed the first of what could be many lawsuits against Cayuga County due to asbestos exposure. The suit claims that the couple was exposed to asbestos after the county illegally dumped the material.
Article Added August 19th, 2006
California Asbestos Case Nets $10.3 Million
A modern day David and Goliath match has ended with the smaller man coming out on top. The team was comprised of a 60-year-old man and a law firm that has only been open for three years.
Article Added August 18th, 2006
A modern day David and Goliath match has ended with the smaller man coming out on top. The team was comprised of a 60-year-old man and a law firm that has only been open for three years.
Article Added August 18th, 2006
Michigan Asbestos Ruling Creates Tension
After a controversial ruling by a Michigan court, lawyers and plaintiffs alike are calling foul. The ruling would keep plaintiffs from banding together to strengthen their cases.
Article Added August 17th, 2006
After a controversial ruling by a Michigan court, lawyers and plaintiffs alike are calling foul. The ruling would keep plaintiffs from banding together to strengthen their cases.
Article Added August 17th, 2006
Asbestos Site Needs Doctors
A free listing being offered to asbestos victims needs doctors to refer to. The website will offer information, assistance and referrals for people suffering from asbestos related cancer.
Article Added August 16th, 2006
A free listing being offered to asbestos victims needs doctors to refer to. The website will offer information, assistance and referrals for people suffering from asbestos related cancer.
Article Added August 16th, 2006
Oregon Hospital Fined Over Asbestos
After an Oregon hospital failed to warn a general contractor about the presence of asbestos, they were slapped with more than $10,000 worth of fines. Work on the building has been completed, but the asbestos problem remains.
Article Added August 15th, 2006
After an Oregon hospital failed to warn a general contractor about the presence of asbestos, they were slapped with more than $10,000 worth of fines. Work on the building has been completed, but the asbestos problem remains.
Article Added August 15th, 2006
Asbestos Sites Identified in US
Natural asbestos has been located in 36 states, according to a new study released by the US Geological Service. The study is based on prior research, and does not list any new sites found.
Article Added August 14th, 2006
Natural asbestos has been located in 36 states, according to a new study released by the US Geological Service. The study is based on prior research, and does not list any new sites found.
Article Added August 14th, 2006
Multiple New Jersey Schools Have Asbestos
School officials were saying that the renovations for a New Jersey high school are extensive, but said nothing about the asbestos hazard that was causing the delay. The findings may keep the school closed for the first half of the school year.
Article Added August 13th, 2006
School officials were saying that the renovations for a New Jersey high school are extensive, but said nothing about the asbestos hazard that was causing the delay. The findings may keep the school closed for the first half of the school year.
Article Added August 13th, 2006
Housing Authority Site Has Asbestos
Residents and neighbors of a New Jersey Housing Authority building are concerned over the discovery of asbestos in the complex. The director of the building claims there is no danger.
Article Added August 12th, 2006
Residents and neighbors of a New Jersey Housing Authority building are concerned over the discovery of asbestos in the complex. The director of the building claims there is no danger.
Article Added August 12th, 2006
Asbestos Found in NJ School
Class may be a little late for one New Jersey school after asbestos was found during maintenance. All work has stopped on the site and the elementary school may not be open in September for classes.
Article Added August 11th, 2006
Class may be a little late for one New Jersey school after asbestos was found during maintenance. All work has stopped on the site and the elementary school may not be open in September for classes.
Article Added August 11th, 2006
Colorado Asbestos Evacuees Neglected
Hundreds of people have been without their belongings for more than seven weeks after they were evacuated from their Denver apartment building. After asbestos was found during construction, the residents were forced to leave without any personal items.
Article Added August 10th, 2006
Hundreds of people have been without their belongings for more than seven weeks after they were evacuated from their Denver apartment building. After asbestos was found during construction, the residents were forced to leave without any personal items.
Article Added August 10th, 2006
GM Scores First Round of Asbestos Trial
GM, the American motor mogul, has taken the first round of a legal dispute between them and Royal & SunAlliance, a British insurance company. Documents that could incriminate Royal & SunAlliance, and were found by GM, were deemed allowable in the trial.
Article Added August 9th, 2006
GM, the American motor mogul, has taken the first round of a legal dispute between them and Royal & SunAlliance, a British insurance company. Documents that could incriminate Royal & SunAlliance, and were found by GM, were deemed allowable in the trial.
Article Added August 9th, 2006
West Virginia Insurance Company Joins Asbestos Fight
Litigation for asbestos cases are starting to get tighter in restrictions. One insurance company, though, does not think that the current regulations for asbestos plaintiffs are strict enough.
Article Added August 8th, 2006
Litigation for asbestos cases are starting to get tighter in restrictions. One insurance company, though, does not think that the current regulations for asbestos plaintiffs are strict enough.
Article Added August 8th, 2006
Oregon Landfill Can’t Take More Asbestos
After violations were found on the site, a Washington County landfill is not accepting any more asbestos. The decision came after it was found that the landfill was accepting hazardous loose asbestos.
Article Added August 7th, 2006
After violations were found on the site, a Washington County landfill is not accepting any more asbestos. The decision came after it was found that the landfill was accepting hazardous loose asbestos.
Article Added August 7th, 2006
Asbestos Issues Solved by New Roof
A new type of roof and roofing material may solve the problem of deteriorating asbestos in homes. A form of PVC is being used as a membrane to keep insulation containing asbestos clean and dry.
Article Added August 6th, 2006
A new type of roof and roofing material may solve the problem of deteriorating asbestos in homes. A form of PVC is being used as a membrane to keep insulation containing asbestos clean and dry.
Article Added August 6th, 2006
Asbestos is a Prison Problem
A California prison has problems much bigger than vermin and drafty cells. One institution in Chino has levels of asbestos that are approaching hazardous and the prison continues to fall into disrepair.
Article Added August 5th, 2006
A California prison has problems much bigger than vermin and drafty cells. One institution in Chino has levels of asbestos that are approaching hazardous and the prison continues to fall into disrepair.
Article Added August 5th, 2006
Asbestos Deal Dead After Discussion
Discussions for a deal between W.R. Grace & Co. and asbestos creditors failed this week. Bankruptcy lawyers said that negotiations had stopped when no incentive was offered for shareholders.
Article Added August 4th, 2006
Discussions for a deal between W.R. Grace & Co. and asbestos creditors failed this week. Bankruptcy lawyers said that negotiations had stopped when no incentive was offered for shareholders.
Article Added August 4th, 2006
Asbestos Contract Given to New York Firm
The Department of Defense has given a New York firm a unique asbestos project. The project includes a new process of abatement for the potentially hazardous material, which eliminates the danger of exposure during transportation.
Article Added August 3rd, 2006
The Department of Defense has given a New York firm a unique asbestos project. The project includes a new process of abatement for the potentially hazardous material, which eliminates the danger of exposure during transportation.
Article Added August 3rd, 2006
Pennsylvania Building Causes Asbestos Worries
The collapse of a Pennsylvania building spanning three blocks has raised concern over the possibility of asbestos exposure. The roof, walls and façade collapsed this weekend, sending asbestos dust into the surrounding area.
Article Added August 2nd, 2006
The collapse of a Pennsylvania building spanning three blocks has raised concern over the possibility of asbestos exposure. The roof, walls and façade collapsed this weekend, sending asbestos dust into the surrounding area.
Article Added August 2nd, 2006
Legal Reforms Result in Less Asbestos Litigation
It seems that the amount of asbestos litigation in the US is on the decline after reforms have been brought before the government. As new laws and regulations are implemented, less time will be needed in court for asbestos cases.
Article Added August 1st, 2006
It seems that the amount of asbestos litigation in the US is on the decline after reforms have been brought before the government. As new laws and regulations are implemented, less time will be needed in court for asbestos cases.
Article Added August 1st, 2006
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