Mesothelioma--Lawyer.com Asbestos Information Archive: February 2006
Outlook for Asbestos Bill Unclear
The asbestos bill that would reform the measure for creating a $140 billion trust fund for asbestos victims heads to the Senate floor this week. After months of delay, the prospects of the bill for victim compensation remains unclear.
Article Added February 1st, 2006
The asbestos bill that would reform the measure for creating a $140 billion trust fund for asbestos victims heads to the Senate floor this week. After months of delay, the prospects of the bill for victim compensation remains unclear.
Article Added February 1st, 2006
Victims Takes Sides on Asbestos Bill Debate
Tuesday saw military vets and asbestos-poisoned victims on Capitol Hill taking a stand for or against the compensation bill that a Senate vote was polling that day. Aides announced to the waiting spectators that the outcome was too close to call.
Article Added February 8th, 2006
Tuesday saw military vets and asbestos-poisoned victims on Capitol Hill taking a stand for or against the compensation bill that a Senate vote was polling that day. Aides announced to the waiting spectators that the outcome was too close to call.
Article Added February 8th, 2006
Asbestos Bill Up For Debate
The bill that proposes a trust fund for asbestos victims has cleared it’s first hurdle. Democratic Senate leader Harry Reid removed his objection to debating the bill, clearing the path for the next stage.
Article Added February 7th, 2006
The bill that proposes a trust fund for asbestos victims has cleared it’s first hurdle. Democratic Senate leader Harry Reid removed his objection to debating the bill, clearing the path for the next stage.
Article Added February 7th, 2006
French Asbestos Ship in More Trouble
The Clemenceau’s fate is still undecided as an Indian council that was to decide its course skips over the deadline to report to the Supreme Court. Contention between the council is the speculated reason for the delay.
Article Added February 6th, 2006
The Clemenceau’s fate is still undecided as an Indian council that was to decide its course skips over the deadline to report to the Supreme Court. Contention between the council is the speculated reason for the delay.
Article Added February 6th, 2006
France Negotiates on Asbestos Ship
France’s ambassador has declared that the home country of the Clemenceau will remove all asbestos from the ship prior to docking in an Indian shipyard if that would facilitate the process of wreckage. The decommissioned warship is still waiting for it’s fate in the waters off New Delhi.
Article Added February 9th, 2006
France’s ambassador has declared that the home country of the Clemenceau will remove all asbestos from the ship prior to docking in an Indian shipyard if that would facilitate the process of wreckage. The decommissioned warship is still waiting for it’s fate in the waters off New Delhi.
Article Added February 9th, 2006
First Hanson Payment if $35 million for Asbestos Claim
An asbestos claim that led to a huge settlement for victims by Hanson Plc. is to start it’s payout this month. The first installment was commented on from the London company.
Article Added February 10th, 2006
An asbestos claim that led to a huge settlement for victims by Hanson Plc. is to start it’s payout this month. The first installment was commented on from the London company.
Article Added February 10th, 2006
France Pressuring India Over Asbestos Ship
The fate of the Clemenceau has taken a drastic turn; anti-asbestos campaigners are pointing to the French, saying that they are pressuring India to accept and break up the asbestos-laden ship.
Article Added February 11th, 2006
The fate of the Clemenceau has taken a drastic turn; anti-asbestos campaigners are pointing to the French, saying that they are pressuring India to accept and break up the asbestos-laden ship.
Article Added February 11th, 2006
Cleanup Complete at Taunton Factory
A $150,000 cleanup by the EPA at the former New Jersey Rubber Co. is complete. The limited demolition and removal of the remaining asbestos debris contained the fiber and kept it from becoming air born.
Article Added February 12th, 2006
A $150,000 cleanup by the EPA at the former New Jersey Rubber Co. is complete. The limited demolition and removal of the remaining asbestos debris contained the fiber and kept it from becoming air born.
Article Added February 12th, 2006
Asbestos Trust May be Dead Deal
The $140 billion fund for asbestos victim compensation may be set aside for the year if the Senate vote for this week goes astray. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist looks to key votes to keep the debate alive.
Article Added February 13th, 2006
The $140 billion fund for asbestos victim compensation may be set aside for the year if the Senate vote for this week goes astray. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist looks to key votes to keep the debate alive.
Article Added February 13th, 2006
Chirac Expected to Tackle Asbestos Issue
French President Jacques Chirac walked into a messy legal standoff on Tuesday when he began preparations to visit India. The asbestos-laden Clemenceau is expected to be forefront in discussions when he arrives.
Article Added February 14th, 2006
French President Jacques Chirac walked into a messy legal standoff on Tuesday when he began preparations to visit India. The asbestos-laden Clemenceau is expected to be forefront in discussions when he arrives.
Article Added February 14th, 2006
French to Recall Asbestos Ship
After France’s highest court blocked the transfer of the Clemenceau, French president Chirac may order the ship back home. The asbestos-lined ship will not be demolished in Indian ship yards.
Article Added February 15th, 2006
After France’s highest court blocked the transfer of the Clemenceau, French president Chirac may order the ship back home. The asbestos-lined ship will not be demolished in Indian ship yards.
Article Added February 15th, 2006
New Asbestos Ship is Bangladeshi
A scrap merchant in Bangladesh has bought a famed ocean liner containing asbestos for $12 million. The Bangladeshi government states it will not allow the ship to be broken up in the country.
Article Added February 16th, 2006
A scrap merchant in Bangladesh has bought a famed ocean liner containing asbestos for $12 million. The Bangladeshi government states it will not allow the ship to be broken up in the country.
Article Added February 16th, 2006
Asbestos Waste Causes Fine For Businessman
A businessman in Virginia pleaded guilty to dumping material containing asbestos within city limits, and now faces a fine and footing the bill for the clean up.
Article Added February 17th, 2006
A businessman in Virginia pleaded guilty to dumping material containing asbestos within city limits, and now faces a fine and footing the bill for the clean up.
Article Added February 17th, 2006
Asbestos Bill Needs Big Backing to be Heard
The asbestos bill that would provide a trust fund for asbestos victims would need the backing of more than 60 senators before Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist would bring the bill to the floor again.
Article Added February 18th, 2006
The asbestos bill that would provide a trust fund for asbestos victims would need the backing of more than 60 senators before Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist would bring the bill to the floor again.
Article Added February 18th, 2006
Contractors Could Face Prison Over Asbestos
Prison time and a $3 million fine could follow suit to contractors that have been charged with introducing asbestos into the ventilation system of the Salinas courthouse.
Article Added February 19th, 2006
Prison time and a $3 million fine could follow suit to contractors that have been charged with introducing asbestos into the ventilation system of the Salinas courthouse.
Article Added February 19th, 2006
Storm Blows up Unrest Over Asbestos
A storm that blew over the Rosa Tanks site on Saturday gave residents a scare, since three workers were seen to be removing asbestos in the high winds and volatile conditions.
Article Added February 20th, 2006
A storm that blew over the Rosa Tanks site on Saturday gave residents a scare, since three workers were seen to be removing asbestos in the high winds and volatile conditions.
Article Added February 20th, 2006
Scotland’s Families Are Fearful of Asbestos
If a planning application gets the go ahead from Buchan counselors, Longside could become the asbestos dumping ground of North Scotland. Local residents are afraid of the outcome of this decision.
Article Added February 21st, 2006
If a planning application gets the go ahead from Buchan counselors, Longside could become the asbestos dumping ground of North Scotland. Local residents are afraid of the outcome of this decision.
Article Added February 21st, 2006
Asbestos Debris Poses Threat
A Marine Corps Air Station in Arizona had pieces of asbestos removed earlier this week. A small amount was released in error during the removal of the hazardous substance.
Article Added February 22nd, 2006
A Marine Corps Air Station in Arizona had pieces of asbestos removed earlier this week. A small amount was released in error during the removal of the hazardous substance.
Article Added February 22nd, 2006
Swiss Asbestos Hearing To Go Smoothly
Engineering group ABB said that the US hearing next week over the $1.4 billion settlement of it’s Swiss-Swedish claims appeared set for smooth sailing. No objections had been filed by the deadline of February 21st.
Article Added February 23rd, 2006
Engineering group ABB said that the US hearing next week over the $1.4 billion settlement of it’s Swiss-Swedish claims appeared set for smooth sailing. No objections had been filed by the deadline of February 21st.
Article Added February 23rd, 2006
Asbestos Still Found in Buildings
For those who think that the buildings that they work in are asbestos free, think again. Millions may still be working in environments that contain asbestos, even though the material is banned.
Article Added February 24th, 2006
For those who think that the buildings that they work in are asbestos free, think again. Millions may still be working in environments that contain asbestos, even though the material is banned.
Article Added February 24th, 2006
Asbestos a Risk During Home Improvement
For the do-it-yourself enthusiast, there are new worries over the horizon besides a cooling property market. Asbestos exposure poses serious health problems for those home owners who choose to do renovations on their own.
Article Added February 25th, 2006
For the do-it-yourself enthusiast, there are new worries over the horizon besides a cooling property market. Asbestos exposure poses serious health problems for those home owners who choose to do renovations on their own.
Article Added February 25th, 2006
Asbestos Town Dying While Waiting
Libby, Montana is a town that is dying. Literally. The town is filled with victims of asbestos poisoning, resulting in deadly mesothelioma. The slow suffocation of some of the residents is an agony compared to the early release of other victims.
Article Added February 26th, 2006
Libby, Montana is a town that is dying. Literally. The town is filled with victims of asbestos poisoning, resulting in deadly mesothelioma. The slow suffocation of some of the residents is an agony compared to the early release of other victims.
Article Added February 26th, 2006
Deaths Result in Lawsuit
More than 100 companies have been sued by the families of people that died as a result of asbestos related diseases. The victims of mesothelioma, emphysema and other diseases passed away before legislation could be brought to bear.
Article Added February 27th, 2006
More than 100 companies have been sued by the families of people that died as a result of asbestos related diseases. The victims of mesothelioma, emphysema and other diseases passed away before legislation could be brought to bear.
Article Added February 27th, 2006
Asbestos Deal Doesn’t Hinder Profit
A compensation deal put together by product company James Hardie Industries will hopefully proceed, even after reporting a big jump in third quarter profits. Strong lift in profit is also expected this financial year.
Article Added February 28th, 2006
A compensation deal put together by product company James Hardie Industries will hopefully proceed, even after reporting a big jump in third quarter profits. Strong lift in profit is also expected this financial year.
Article Added February 28th, 2006
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