Mesothelioma--Lawyer.com Asbestos Information Archive: June 2006
NY Hotel Closed Over Asbestos
Parts of a New York hotel in Central Park South has been closed due to a small amount of asbestos found in the basement. The hazardous material is to be cleared, and the hotel is expecting a quick reopening.
Article Added June 1st, 2006
Parts of a New York hotel in Central Park South has been closed due to a small amount of asbestos found in the basement. The hazardous material is to be cleared, and the hotel is expecting a quick reopening.
Article Added June 1st, 2006
Michigan to Review Asbestos Laws
Litigation involving asbestos is coming under the Michigan radar this week. The call to government is a response to over 70 companies going out of business, costing the nation 60,000 jobs a year.
Article Added June 2nd, 2006
Litigation involving asbestos is coming under the Michigan radar this week. The call to government is a response to over 70 companies going out of business, costing the nation 60,000 jobs a year.
Article Added June 2nd, 2006
Employees Meet to Discuss Walkout Fear
A Pembrokeshire natural gas plant was the scene of a mass walk out on May 11th. The workers refused to continue construction until a meeting can be held to address health concerns relating to the use of asbestos at the site.
Article Added June 5th, 2006
A Pembrokeshire natural gas plant was the scene of a mass walk out on May 11th. The workers refused to continue construction until a meeting can be held to address health concerns relating to the use of asbestos at the site.
Article Added June 5th, 2006
GMC Files Asbestos Lawsuit
The newest victim of asbestos is no stranger to asbestos litigation. Motor mogul General Motors Corp. has filed suit in the UK has filed suit due relating to asbestos and the damages it does to the environment.
Article Added June 6th, 2006
The newest victim of asbestos is no stranger to asbestos litigation. Motor mogul General Motors Corp. has filed suit in the UK has filed suit due relating to asbestos and the damages it does to the environment.
Article Added June 6th, 2006
Charges Were Against Supervisors Recommendations
Letters now show that supervisors urged the state of California not to file charges involving the Salinas County Courthouse. The letter shows that money and timelines were stressed to the contractors involved.
Article Added June 7th, 2006
Letters now show that supervisors urged the state of California not to file charges involving the Salinas County Courthouse. The letter shows that money and timelines were stressed to the contractors involved.
Article Added June 7th, 2006
Asbestos Exposure High for Military Men
Death from asbestos exposure was thought to be a thing of the past after the dangers of the material was made known. But a new generation of people is passing away, people from the Second World War.
Article Added June 8th, 2006
Death from asbestos exposure was thought to be a thing of the past after the dangers of the material was made known. But a new generation of people is passing away, people from the Second World War.
Article Added June 8th, 2006
Asbestos Found on IL Great Lake Beaches
Most asbestos exposure occurs in the workplace with machinist and contractors making up a large part. But the newest way of being exposed to asbestos is even easier; just go to the beach.
Article Added June 9th, 2006
Most asbestos exposure occurs in the workplace with machinist and contractors making up a large part. But the newest way of being exposed to asbestos is even easier; just go to the beach.
Article Added June 9th, 2006
Children’s Hospital Won’t Remove Asbestos
A children’s hospital is viewed as a place where people go to get better. But when small amounts of asbestos were detected in an Australian pediatric hospital, the board surprised all by refusing to clean out the ventilation system.
Article Added June 12th, 2006
A children’s hospital is viewed as a place where people go to get better. But when small amounts of asbestos were detected in an Australian pediatric hospital, the board surprised all by refusing to clean out the ventilation system.
Article Added June 12th, 2006
Miners’ Families Call For More Research
The families of the James Hardie miners want more research to be done to see if the asbestos exposure their ancestors experienced are behind a new generation of health problems.
Article Added June 13th, 2006
The families of the James Hardie miners want more research to be done to see if the asbestos exposure their ancestors experienced are behind a new generation of health problems.
Article Added June 13th, 2006
Social Security to Help Asbestos Victims in Libby, MT
Social Security payments were normally kept from asbestos victims who were not of an age to qualify for the benefits. But the agency has revamped their plan for the residents of Libby, afflicted by asbestos exposure.
Article Added June 14th, 2006
Social Security payments were normally kept from asbestos victims who were not of an age to qualify for the benefits. But the agency has revamped their plan for the residents of Libby, afflicted by asbestos exposure.
Article Added June 14th, 2006
Many Scramble for Asbestos Removal
School is coming to a close for the summer across the nation. At this time, asbestos abatement companies are vying for licenses for work while children are home. The scramble has led to a nationwide backlog of abatement licenses.
Article Added June 15th, 2006
School is coming to a close for the summer across the nation. At this time, asbestos abatement companies are vying for licenses for work while children are home. The scramble has led to a nationwide backlog of abatement licenses.
Article Added June 15th, 2006
Teacher’s Exposure Causes Asbestos Scare
A teacher was diagnosed with asbestos exposure earlier this week at a Saugus school. Despite the concern, classes have gone ahead as usual and a report will be issued by the end of May.
Article Added June 16th, 2006
A teacher was diagnosed with asbestos exposure earlier this week at a Saugus school. Despite the concern, classes have gone ahead as usual and a report will be issued by the end of May.
Article Added June 16th, 2006
Plant Employees Exposed to Asbestos
A vermiculite processing plant in Portland, Oregon exposed employees to asbestos over almost 30 years. Employees from 1967 to 1994 are urged to receive medical testing for asbestos exposure.
Article Added June 19th, 2006
A vermiculite processing plant in Portland, Oregon exposed employees to asbestos over almost 30 years. Employees from 1967 to 1994 are urged to receive medical testing for asbestos exposure.
Article Added June 19th, 2006
Asbestos Lawyer on Trial
A Miami plaintiff attorney pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to more than 40 counts of mail fraud and misappropriating funds. The indictment will now go to trial, with the lawyer having someone else defend him.
Article Added June 20th, 2006
A Miami plaintiff attorney pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to more than 40 counts of mail fraud and misappropriating funds. The indictment will now go to trial, with the lawyer having someone else defend him.
Article Added June 20th, 2006
Government Can be Sued in Asbestos Case
The first part of the case is over as two former dock workers were given the right to sue the Government for asbestos-related compensation. The landmark case may open the door for hundreds more to sue the government due to asbestos exposure.
Article Added June 21st, 2006
The first part of the case is over as two former dock workers were given the right to sue the Government for asbestos-related compensation. The landmark case may open the door for hundreds more to sue the government due to asbestos exposure.
Article Added June 21st, 2006
Death Linked to Asbestos Cancer
It has been long known that asbestos exposure could lead to many diseases. But for the first time, a British man’s death has been listed on his death certificate as “the industrial disease of diffuse mesothelioma.”
Article Added June 22nd, 2006
It has been long known that asbestos exposure could lead to many diseases. But for the first time, a British man’s death has been listed on his death certificate as “the industrial disease of diffuse mesothelioma.”
Article Added June 22nd, 2006
School’s Reopening Decided by Asbestos Tests
A Lawrence high school will not be reopened until air quality test results come back. The tests were ordered after small amounts of asbestos were found in the school earlier in the week.
Article Added June 23rd, 2006
A Lawrence high school will not be reopened until air quality test results come back. The tests were ordered after small amounts of asbestos were found in the school earlier in the week.
Article Added June 23rd, 2006
Asbestos Dumped in British Park Removed
The report was made more than two weeks ago that dangerous asbestos had been dumped in the children’s park. The Burnley Borough Council finally removed the waste, citing they have only known about the problem for two days.
Article Added June 26th, 2006
The report was made more than two weeks ago that dangerous asbestos had been dumped in the children’s park. The Burnley Borough Council finally removed the waste, citing they have only known about the problem for two days.
Article Added June 26th, 2006
Intentional Navy ship sinking in FL to create manmade reef
Near Pensacola, Florida the decommissioned USS Oriskany was sunk to create a man-made reef and to help reduce the Navy's inactive ship inventory. This has created mixed feelings as locals welcome the increase in tourists interested in diving the site yet environmentalists are concerned about toxins, such as asbestos, being released into the water.
Article Added June 10th, 2006
Near Pensacola, Florida the decommissioned USS Oriskany was sunk to create a man-made reef and to help reduce the Navy's inactive ship inventory. This has created mixed feelings as locals welcome the increase in tourists interested in diving the site yet environmentalists are concerned about toxins, such as asbestos, being released into the water.
Article Added June 10th, 2006
9/11 rescue workers still dealing with persisiting health issues
Thousands of workers who in and around the World Trade Center ground zero site in New York are still experiencing health problems, nearly 5 years after the terrorist attack. Unfortunately for one New York City police detective, the health problems became fatal. James Zadroga was only 34 years old when he passed away from inhaled asbestos dust.
Article Added June 27th, 2006
Thousands of workers who in and around the World Trade Center ground zero site in New York are still experiencing health problems, nearly 5 years after the terrorist attack. Unfortunately for one New York City police detective, the health problems became fatal. James Zadroga was only 34 years old when he passed away from inhaled asbestos dust.
Article Added June 27th, 2006
Victims Compensation in Debate
The newest battle for asbestos victims compensation is not when or how much they will be paid, but who will be footing the bill. British legislation is now debating who takes care of victims’ compensation.
Article Added June 28th, 2006
The newest battle for asbestos victims compensation is not when or how much they will be paid, but who will be footing the bill. British legislation is now debating who takes care of victims’ compensation.
Article Added June 28th, 2006
Asbestos Ban Gets Tough
The world has known that asbestos is dangerous since the 1970s, implementing bans on using the product since the 80s. The part of the world that still has use for the fibrous material is now considering harsh bans, eyeing September for the release date.
Article Added June 29th, 2006
The world has known that asbestos is dangerous since the 1970s, implementing bans on using the product since the 80s. The part of the world that still has use for the fibrous material is now considering harsh bans, eyeing September for the release date.
Article Added June 29th, 2006
Asbestos Drug Turned Down Over Cost
A new drug treatment that helps those diagnosed with cancer due to asbestos exposure has been turned down in England and Wales due to cost. In an area where almost 15% of the population has an asbestos-related disease, the decision is a brutal one.
Article Added June 30th, 2006
A new drug treatment that helps those diagnosed with cancer due to asbestos exposure has been turned down in England and Wales due to cost. In an area where almost 15% of the population has an asbestos-related disease, the decision is a brutal one.
Article Added June 30th, 2006
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