Mesothelioma--Lawyer.com Asbestos Information Archive: December 2006
Developers Create Asbestos Cloud
Naturally occurring asbestos in California was a problem for two developers in Sacramento. The hazardous material ended up costing the two companies more than $350,000 in fines over mishandling and public endangerment.
Article Added December 1st, 2006
Naturally occurring asbestos in California was a problem for two developers in Sacramento. The hazardous material ended up costing the two companies more than $350,000 in fines over mishandling and public endangerment.
Article Added December 1st, 2006
Asbestos License Given Up by Man
An Ohio man gave up his asbestos license after 15 years of work in the field. The relinquishing was part of a deal made by all parties to curb any further action against the contractor.
Article Added December 2nd, 2006
An Ohio man gave up his asbestos license after 15 years of work in the field. The relinquishing was part of a deal made by all parties to curb any further action against the contractor.
Article Added December 2nd, 2006
New York Site of Asbestos Dig
Kew Gardens has been host to the Environmental Protection Agency for the past few weeks. The search for illegally dumped asbestos is causing residents to become frustrated with the agency.
Article Added December 3rd, 2006
Kew Gardens has been host to the Environmental Protection Agency for the past few weeks. The search for illegally dumped asbestos is causing residents to become frustrated with the agency.
Article Added December 3rd, 2006
Hawaii Studies Asbestos Disease
A new study being conducted in Hawaii may have long lasting effect on the world of asbestos-related diseases. The team is asking why some exposed to asbestos become sick, while others don’t.
Article Added December 4th, 2006
A new study being conducted in Hawaii may have long lasting effect on the world of asbestos-related diseases. The team is asking why some exposed to asbestos become sick, while others don’t.
Article Added December 4th, 2006
Custodian Exposes Asbestos Work in School
A custodian in Queens has said that the school he works for was conducting illegal asbestos renovations. He also states that since coming forward, his boss has been out to get him.
Article Added December 5th, 2006
A custodian in Queens has said that the school he works for was conducting illegal asbestos renovations. He also states that since coming forward, his boss has been out to get him.
Article Added December 5th, 2006
SC Dump to Accommodate Asbestos
A sleepy South Carolina town used to be a treasure for those looking to get away from industrialization. Now, the area will be privy to a new dump that will be used for asbestos.
Article Added December 6th, 2006
A sleepy South Carolina town used to be a treasure for those looking to get away from industrialization. Now, the area will be privy to a new dump that will be used for asbestos.
Article Added December 6th, 2006
US Cruise Ship Poses Asbestos Danger
Once one of the premier cruise ships in the Port of Miami, the SS Norway is now in uncertain water. The ship needs to be dismantled, but no one wants the job due to the asbestos on board.
Article Added December 7th, 2006
Once one of the premier cruise ships in the Port of Miami, the SS Norway is now in uncertain water. The ship needs to be dismantled, but no one wants the job due to the asbestos on board.
Article Added December 7th, 2006
Old School is Asbestos Threat
An old Illinois school was undergoing repair when it was found that the building contained asbestos. The EPA is fining the owner of the building until all openings are sealed against the hazardous material.
Article Added December 8th, 2006
An old Illinois school was undergoing repair when it was found that the building contained asbestos. The EPA is fining the owner of the building until all openings are sealed against the hazardous material.
Article Added December 8th, 2006
NY Residents Get Asbestos Bill
The inconvenience of having asbestos abatement in their front yard drove many Parkway Village residents to complain. A new development is driving the insult yet further; the residents will now have to pay part of the bill.
Article Added December 9th, 2006
The inconvenience of having asbestos abatement in their front yard drove many Parkway Village residents to complain. A new development is driving the insult yet further; the residents will now have to pay part of the bill.
Article Added December 9th, 2006
OSHA in Asbestos Struggle
Recently, OSHA permitted a safety warning to be issued on auto brakes to warn of the danger of asbestos exposure. Now, just a few weeks after the warning was approved, OSHA wants to revoke the warning.
Article Added December 10th, 2006
Recently, OSHA permitted a safety warning to be issued on auto brakes to warn of the danger of asbestos exposure. Now, just a few weeks after the warning was approved, OSHA wants to revoke the warning.
Article Added December 10th, 2006
Tunnel Employees Getting Asbestos Testing
The Architect of the Capitol approved medical testing for those employees working in the Capitol Power Plant Tunnel. The employees had raised concerns after high levels of asbestos were detected.
Article Added December 11th, 2006
The Architect of the Capitol approved medical testing for those employees working in the Capitol Power Plant Tunnel. The employees had raised concerns after high levels of asbestos were detected.
Article Added December 11th, 2006
Suspects Accused of Michigan Asbestos Dumping
Two suspects have already been arrested and a third is being sought for the illegal dumping of asbestos in Washington Township, Michigan. The men all worked for a company accused of the dumping in 2003.
Article Added December 12th, 2006
Two suspects have already been arrested and a third is being sought for the illegal dumping of asbestos in Washington Township, Michigan. The men all worked for a company accused of the dumping in 2003.
Article Added December 12th, 2006
Asbestos Courthouse Shut Down Again
A Delaware contractor was just finishing pleading guilty to mishandling asbestos at the Salinas County Courthouse when toxic fumes were released into a courtroom. The courthouse has, once again, been shut down.
Article Added December 13th, 2006
A Delaware contractor was just finishing pleading guilty to mishandling asbestos at the Salinas County Courthouse when toxic fumes were released into a courtroom. The courthouse has, once again, been shut down.
Article Added December 13th, 2006
Developer Drops Plans Over Asbestos
A Montgomery County developer has dropped its plans of building a student center for West Virginia University. The site was dropped after it was found that the previous business dumped asbestos at the site.
Article Added December 14th, 2006
A Montgomery County developer has dropped its plans of building a student center for West Virginia University. The site was dropped after it was found that the previous business dumped asbestos at the site.
Article Added December 14th, 2006
Asbestos Suit Judgment Overturned
The Supreme Court overturned a previous judgment that would make asbestos cases harder to resolve. The previous ruling was intended to ensure that no one state would become a focus for asbestos suits.
Article Added December 15th, 2006
The Supreme Court overturned a previous judgment that would make asbestos cases harder to resolve. The previous ruling was intended to ensure that no one state would become a focus for asbestos suits.
Article Added December 15th, 2006
Mining County Sees Less Asbestos Lawsuits
Madison County, Illinois had an uprising of asbestos lawsuits filed in the 1980s after it was found that victims were being exposed to the material. Lately, however, the number of lawsuits filed has dropped significantly.
Article Added December 16th, 2006
Madison County, Illinois had an uprising of asbestos lawsuits filed in the 1980s after it was found that victims were being exposed to the material. Lately, however, the number of lawsuits filed has dropped significantly.
Article Added December 16th, 2006
Asbestos Victims See Little of Settlements
Asbestos lawsuits have become a growing staple of the legal world. So far, more than 700,000 Americans have engaged in asbestos lawsuits, with companies paying out over $70 billion in settlements so far.
Article Added December 17th, 2006
Asbestos lawsuits have become a growing staple of the legal world. So far, more than 700,000 Americans have engaged in asbestos lawsuits, with companies paying out over $70 billion in settlements so far.
Article Added December 17th, 2006
Asbestos Verdict Rules for $20 Million Payout
Daimler Chrysler was ordered to pay an asbestos victim more than $20 million in a verdict passed this week. Lawyers for the car company stated that they expect the verdict to be overruled during appeals.
Article Added December 18th, 2006
Daimler Chrysler was ordered to pay an asbestos victim more than $20 million in a verdict passed this week. Lawyers for the car company stated that they expect the verdict to be overruled during appeals.
Article Added December 18th, 2006
Asbestos Cleanup Causes Stir
Sioux City residents are not complaining that cleanup of an asbestos pile will be commencing. The concern is that the job, which is costing the city almost $40,000, went to an out-of-state contractor.
Article Added December 19th, 2006
Sioux City residents are not complaining that cleanup of an asbestos pile will be commencing. The concern is that the job, which is costing the city almost $40,000, went to an out-of-state contractor.
Article Added December 19th, 2006
Asbestos Makes Home Repair Dangerous
Asbestos and its related diseases are becoming better known as the material makes the news. Many people see the hazardous substance as an arms length danger, which in some cases is not true.
Article Added December 20th, 2006
Asbestos and its related diseases are becoming better known as the material makes the news. Many people see the hazardous substance as an arms length danger, which in some cases is not true.
Article Added December 20th, 2006
Asbestos Case Goes to Appeals Court
The asbestos case against San Diego Gas & Electric, as well as three employees, was ruled on this week. The ruling cleared all involved of conspiracy, but lawyers state they will appeal the decision.
Article Added December 21st, 2006
The asbestos case against San Diego Gas & Electric, as well as three employees, was ruled on this week. The ruling cleared all involved of conspiracy, but lawyers state they will appeal the decision.
Article Added December 21st, 2006
Court Awards Illinois Widow in Asbestos Case
For the third time this year, a McLean County, Illinois court awarded an asbestos suit plaintiff a large settlement. The three lawsuits were all lodged against Honeywell International, Inc.
Article Added December 22nd, 2006
For the third time this year, a McLean County, Illinois court awarded an asbestos suit plaintiff a large settlement. The three lawsuits were all lodged against Honeywell International, Inc.
Article Added December 22nd, 2006
Asbestos Removal Leads to Jail
A New York man was charged with illegal removal of asbestos in multiple cases on multiple sites. The botched removal of the hazardous substances has put thousands of people in danger of exposure.
Article Added December 23rd, 2006
A New York man was charged with illegal removal of asbestos in multiple cases on multiple sites. The botched removal of the hazardous substances has put thousands of people in danger of exposure.
Article Added December 23rd, 2006
Lab Owner Sentenced in Asbestos Scam
A former laboratory owner was sentenced this week to more than two years in jail for his part in an asbestos scam. The man was accused of falsifying air test results to cover up the fact that deadly asbestos was still present in some cases.
Article Added December 24th, 2006
A former laboratory owner was sentenced this week to more than two years in jail for his part in an asbestos scam. The man was accused of falsifying air test results to cover up the fact that deadly asbestos was still present in some cases.
Article Added December 24th, 2006
Asbestos Haunts Victims Decades Later
The vermiculite mine in Salt Lake City was thought for years to be a safe, local job for many. Only decades later have workers been informed that the material they worked with is asbestos.
Article Added December 25th, 2006
The vermiculite mine in Salt Lake City was thought for years to be a safe, local job for many. Only decades later have workers been informed that the material they worked with is asbestos.
Article Added December 25th, 2006
Custodian Involved in Asbestos Battle
A Connecticut school custodian is alleging that he was exposed to asbestos for almost 15 years while working in tunnels. The school board is countering that all workers in the tunnel were protected from asbestos exposure.
Article Added December 26th, 2006
A Connecticut school custodian is alleging that he was exposed to asbestos for almost 15 years while working in tunnels. The school board is countering that all workers in the tunnel were protected from asbestos exposure.
Article Added December 26th, 2006
Mississippi Rules Against Out of State Asbestos Cases
Two separate asbestos appeals have prompted the Mississippi Supreme Court to reiterate a ruling that they will not hear cases involving out of state plaintiffs. The ruling allows for cases where the damage took place within the state.
Article Added December 27th, 2006
Two separate asbestos appeals have prompted the Mississippi Supreme Court to reiterate a ruling that they will not hear cases involving out of state plaintiffs. The ruling allows for cases where the damage took place within the state.
Article Added December 27th, 2006
Terminal at JFK Has Asbestos
A terminal at the famous JFK International Airport has been out of use for years due to its size. Renovation plans have been put forward for the terminal, but due to asbestos work has not proceeded.
Article Added December 28th, 2006
A terminal at the famous JFK International Airport has been out of use for years due to its size. Renovation plans have been put forward for the terminal, but due to asbestos work has not proceeded.
Article Added December 28th, 2006
EPA Cannot Verify Libby Asbestos Cleanup
Residents of Libby, Montana may be in for yet another problem when it comes to the local asbestos. The EPA cannot verify that the asbestos cleanup they conducted was completely effective.
Article Added December 29th, 2006
Residents of Libby, Montana may be in for yet another problem when it comes to the local asbestos. The EPA cannot verify that the asbestos cleanup they conducted was completely effective.
Article Added December 29th, 2006
Minnesota Couple Must Pay for Asbestos Removal
A Minnesota couple is now responsible for expensive asbestos abatement on their property. The ministers did not know that the plot of land they built their dream house on was tainted with asbestos.
Article Added December 30th, 2006
A Minnesota couple is now responsible for expensive asbestos abatement on their property. The ministers did not know that the plot of land they built their dream house on was tainted with asbestos.
Article Added December 30th, 2006
Marco Island Gets Asbestos Cleanup
Marco Island finally got the green light from the EPA for asbestos cleanup at a local park. Asbestos was found at the site after a construction crew was given permission to store unused parts at the park.
Article Added December 31st, 2006
Marco Island finally got the green light from the EPA for asbestos cleanup at a local park. Asbestos was found at the site after a construction crew was given permission to store unused parts at the park.
Article Added December 31st, 2006
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