Mesothelioma--Lawyer.com Asbestos Information Archive: January 2006
MHM dimissed fears that a cargo ship delivering rice is contaminated with asbestos
It has been reported that the Mozambican ship "Orbit" was in Maputo to pick up a load of Zimbabwean asbestos. It was rumored that this load was ultimately destined for Iran. Not surprisingly, environmentalists are up in arms amid concerns that the exact ship appeared only a few weeks later carrying rice from Pakistan.
Article Added January 6th, 2006
It has been reported that the Mozambican ship "Orbit" was in Maputo to pick up a load of Zimbabwean asbestos. It was rumored that this load was ultimately destined for Iran. Not surprisingly, environmentalists are up in arms amid concerns that the exact ship appeared only a few weeks later carrying rice from Pakistan.
Article Added January 6th, 2006
Disabled woman told to remove asbestos
It has been reported that a military police officer has been called for by counsel members to be reprimanded after a disabled woman was ordered to remove asbestos from her own home by herself. The Military police officer is currently being accused of gross negligence for asking the arthritis sufferer to herself attempt to abate the asbestos in her home.
Article Added January 7th, 2006
It has been reported that a military police officer has been called for by counsel members to be reprimanded after a disabled woman was ordered to remove asbestos from her own home by herself. The Military police officer is currently being accused of gross negligence for asking the arthritis sufferer to herself attempt to abate the asbestos in her home.
Article Added January 7th, 2006
Asbestos Fears Abated
After reports of asbestos located in the basement of a demolished Fee tower, local residents have been worried that they may be contaminated by the deadly substance. The latest report about the asbestos contradicts previous official reports indicating that the Fee tower posed no significant risk to humans.
Article Added January 8th, 2006
After reports of asbestos located in the basement of a demolished Fee tower, local residents have been worried that they may be contaminated by the deadly substance. The latest report about the asbestos contradicts previous official reports indicating that the Fee tower posed no significant risk to humans.
Article Added January 8th, 2006
Are School Children Safe?
It has recently been reported that the the Wellesley Middle School has been doing an asbestos abatement during the recent renovations of its school ground. School officials are communicating with children's parents on the process so as to assure them that the asbestos will not pose a danger to their children.
Article Added January 9th, 2006
It has recently been reported that the the Wellesley Middle School has been doing an asbestos abatement during the recent renovations of its school ground. School officials are communicating with children's parents on the process so as to assure them that the asbestos will not pose a danger to their children.
Article Added January 9th, 2006
Profits over People Again?
Recently, a federal grand jury has indicted three individuals and a large company on the charge that they had illegally attempted to remove asbestos from underground piping at a lemon grove facility. The motive behind the illegal removal of the asbestos appears to be profit, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Melanie K. Pierson.
Article Added January 10th, 2006
Recently, a federal grand jury has indicted three individuals and a large company on the charge that they had illegally attempted to remove asbestos from underground piping at a lemon grove facility. The motive behind the illegal removal of the asbestos appears to be profit, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Melanie K. Pierson.
Article Added January 10th, 2006
Company Allots Finances for Asbestos Lawsuits
Cooper Industries, Ltd. announced that they will be contributing $130 million and 1.4 million shares of their stock to a trust specifically set up for insurance claims dealing with asbestos poisoning. The company owned Federal Mogul, a car parts company that used asbestos in certain car parts until the damaging effect of the poison was observed.
Article Added January 11th, 2006
Cooper Industries, Ltd. announced that they will be contributing $130 million and 1.4 million shares of their stock to a trust specifically set up for insurance claims dealing with asbestos poisoning. The company owned Federal Mogul, a car parts company that used asbestos in certain car parts until the damaging effect of the poison was observed.
Article Added January 11th, 2006
Virginia School Finds Asbestos, Scares Parents
Prospects Heights Middle School in Orange County VA has detected asbestos in a wing of the school. While health officials have been called in to test air quality, parents are still unsure about sending their children to a potentially harmful building. A 30 day asbestos abatement treatment is scheduled for the middle of this year.
Article Added January 12th, 2006
Prospects Heights Middle School in Orange County VA has detected asbestos in a wing of the school. While health officials have been called in to test air quality, parents are still unsure about sending their children to a potentially harmful building. A 30 day asbestos abatement treatment is scheduled for the middle of this year.
Article Added January 12th, 2006
New Method of Asbestos Removal Planned
The National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) is reviewing a draft for a new plan to dispose of asbestos. The new method of removal would allow buildings to be demolished in their standing area, creating more community jobs and saving money.
Article Added January 13th, 2006
The National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) is reviewing a draft for a new plan to dispose of asbestos. The new method of removal would allow buildings to be demolished in their standing area, creating more community jobs and saving money.
Article Added January 13th, 2006
Scotland School Holds on to Asbestos
A Scotland school recently removed asbestos laden tiles and deposited them outside a storage garage across the street, where children walk past daily to attend class. Since mid-December, the caretaker, and parent of students, has been passed from agency to agency to get someone to remove the hazardous material.
Article Added January 14th, 2006
A Scotland school recently removed asbestos laden tiles and deposited them outside a storage garage across the street, where children walk past daily to attend class. Since mid-December, the caretaker, and parent of students, has been passed from agency to agency to get someone to remove the hazardous material.
Article Added January 14th, 2006
Second Annual Asbestos Awareness Conference Planned
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine will be hosting the second annual Asbestos Awareness Day in New York City on April 1st, 2006. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) hope to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos and the effects of asbestos related diseases.
Article Added January 15th, 2006
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine will be hosting the second annual Asbestos Awareness Day in New York City on April 1st, 2006. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) hope to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos and the effects of asbestos related diseases.
Article Added January 15th, 2006
African Asbestos Victims to be Compensated
Much like the Senate bill slated to be heard early next month in the USA, Africa is setting up a trust for workers who are ill from mining asbestos. The trust, established in 2003 for a court settlement, may soon be helping more workers than first expected.
Article Added January 18th, 2006
Much like the Senate bill slated to be heard early next month in the USA, Africa is setting up a trust for workers who are ill from mining asbestos. The trust, established in 2003 for a court settlement, may soon be helping more workers than first expected.
Article Added January 18th, 2006
Asbestos Bill Headed For Senate
A bill proposing $140 billion for asbestos lawsuit restitution is set to go before Senate within a month. Senate Majority leader Bill Frist told Minority Leader Harry Reid that he has the votes to bring the bill to the floor.
Article Added January 19th, 2006
A bill proposing $140 billion for asbestos lawsuit restitution is set to go before Senate within a month. Senate Majority leader Bill Frist told Minority Leader Harry Reid that he has the votes to bring the bill to the floor.
Article Added January 19th, 2006
India Bans Asbestos Ship Until February
The French warship laden with asbestos has been turned away from yet another waterway, at least until February. India will not allow the decommissioned Clemenceau to enter the waterways until a court decides if the ship will be demolished in Indian waters.
Article Added January 16th, 2006
The French warship laden with asbestos has been turned away from yet another waterway, at least until February. India will not allow the decommissioned Clemenceau to enter the waterways until a court decides if the ship will be demolished in Indian waters.
Article Added January 16th, 2006
Settlement Approved for McDermott International
A Louisiana judge has approved the settlement of more than 300,000 claimants against McDermott International Inc., a settlement that could exceed $900 million in costs to the company.
Article Added January 17th, 2006
A Louisiana judge has approved the settlement of more than 300,000 claimants against McDermott International Inc., a settlement that could exceed $900 million in costs to the company.
Article Added January 17th, 2006
Court Pardons Man For Dumping Asbestos
A man accused of incorrect disposal of asbestos in 2001 was found not guilty on January 11, 2006. It was decided he did not know that dumping the construction materials was a danger.
Article Added January 20th, 2006
A man accused of incorrect disposal of asbestos in 2001 was found not guilty on January 11, 2006. It was decided he did not know that dumping the construction materials was a danger.
Article Added January 20th, 2006
Asbestos Suit Ended with Court OKing Deal
Developers who built a Klamath Falls subdivision and families who bought homes there have had a settlement for more than $11 million approved by courts. The suit was filed over a dump site that contained dangerous asbestos in the subdivision.
Article Added January 23rd, 2006
Developers who built a Klamath Falls subdivision and families who bought homes there have had a settlement for more than $11 million approved by courts. The suit was filed over a dump site that contained dangerous asbestos in the subdivision.
Article Added January 23rd, 2006
Asbestos Fraud Bill Encouraged
Congress has been encouraged by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) to pass S. 852, the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act (FAIR Act). The bill would establish a trust fund to reimburse true victims of asbestos poisoning.
Article Added January 25th, 2006
Congress has been encouraged by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) to pass S. 852, the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act (FAIR Act). The bill would establish a trust fund to reimburse true victims of asbestos poisoning.
Article Added January 25th, 2006
Asbestos Fund Debate to Begin on Feb. 6th
A Bill that will allot more than $140 billion in restitution for asbestos victims is set to go before Senate on Feb. 5th. Co-sponsor Arlen Specter said that day will be for arguments and opening statements.
Article Added January 24th, 2006
A Bill that will allot more than $140 billion in restitution for asbestos victims is set to go before Senate on Feb. 5th. Co-sponsor Arlen Specter said that day will be for arguments and opening statements.
Article Added January 24th, 2006
Asbestos Amendment Period Almost Over
The allotted period of time for consultations regarding amendments to asbestos legislation is coming to a close. The Health a Safety Commission reminds legislators that the window will be closed on January 31st.
Article Added January 26th, 2006
The allotted period of time for consultations regarding amendments to asbestos legislation is coming to a close. The Health a Safety Commission reminds legislators that the window will be closed on January 31st.
Article Added January 26th, 2006
School Asbestos Lawsuit Settled
A lawsuit that originally filed for $500,000 in damages has been settled for $100,000. The litigation was filed by Holt Public Schools in 2003 against Testing Engineers & Consultants.
Article Added January 27th, 2006
A lawsuit that originally filed for $500,000 in damages has been settled for $100,000. The litigation was filed by Holt Public Schools in 2003 against Testing Engineers & Consultants.
Article Added January 27th, 2006
Asbestos Suit Filed by Railroad Worker
A railroad worker of more than 40 years has filed suit that he was exposed to asbestos for almost the entire duration of his career. Filed in Kanawha Circuit court, the South Carolina case now has seven defendants listed.
Article Added January 30th, 2006
A railroad worker of more than 40 years has filed suit that he was exposed to asbestos for almost the entire duration of his career. Filed in Kanawha Circuit court, the South Carolina case now has seven defendants listed.
Article Added January 30th, 2006
Asbestos Gets Firm Fined
Health and safety regulations were broke by an egg box factory, resulting in a fine to the owners for the asbestos found in the production.
Article Added January 31st, 2006
Health and safety regulations were broke by an egg box factory, resulting in a fine to the owners for the asbestos found in the production.
Article Added January 31st, 2006
USG Settles Asbestos Lawsuit
USG Corp. announced Monday that they had reached an agreement for it’s asbestos related lawsuits, hoping that the move will help the company to emerge from bankruptcy later this year.
Article Added January 28th, 2006
USG Corp. announced Monday that they had reached an agreement for it’s asbestos related lawsuits, hoping that the move will help the company to emerge from bankruptcy later this year.
Article Added January 28th, 2006
Victims Furious Over Asbestos Defeat
Colin Powell, a grandfather in England, is suffering from pleural plaques, a lung scarring from exposure to asbestos. He is also trying to overturn a judgment that prevents asbestos victims from claiming compensation.
Article Added January 29th, 2006
Colin Powell, a grandfather in England, is suffering from pleural plaques, a lung scarring from exposure to asbestos. He is also trying to overturn a judgment that prevents asbestos victims from claiming compensation.
Article Added January 29th, 2006
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