Mesothelioma--Lawyer.com Asbestos Information Archive: November 2006
Oregon Educators Exposed to Asbestos
Employees of the Willamette Education Service District were exposed to asbestos last summer for a period of a month or more. Though no students were in danger, employees are concerned about long-term effects.
Article Added November 30th, 2006
Employees of the Willamette Education Service District were exposed to asbestos last summer for a period of a month or more. Though no students were in danger, employees are concerned about long-term effects.
Article Added November 30th, 2006
Widow Wins Asbestos Lawsuit
An Illinois woman won a wrongful death suit regarding her husband, who dies from asbestos exposure. The suit claimed that the man was never informed of the dangers of working with asbestos.
Article Added November 29th, 2006
An Illinois woman won a wrongful death suit regarding her husband, who dies from asbestos exposure. The suit claimed that the man was never informed of the dangers of working with asbestos.
Article Added November 29th, 2006
City Held Responsible For Asbestos Danger
The city of Montgomery, Alabama is being held responsible for public endangerment after a building containing asbestos was not properly demolished. The city will pay a fine for the violation.
Article Added November 28th, 2006
The city of Montgomery, Alabama is being held responsible for public endangerment after a building containing asbestos was not properly demolished. The city will pay a fine for the violation.
Article Added November 28th, 2006
Appeal Court Overturns Asbestos Suit
A Wisconsin contractor was vindicated this week after the Court of Appeals overturned a previous judgment in a case involving asbestos. The court indicated that the contractor handled the hazardous material according to the law.
Article Added November 27th, 2006
A Wisconsin contractor was vindicated this week after the Court of Appeals overturned a previous judgment in a case involving asbestos. The court indicated that the contractor handled the hazardous material according to the law.
Article Added November 27th, 2006
Arson Leads to Asbestos Danger
A D.C. music school was shut down again after an arson attempt last week. Though the school had reopened, it was closed this week due to exposed asbestos found during the cleanup.
Article Added November 26th, 2006
A D.C. music school was shut down again after an arson attempt last week. Though the school had reopened, it was closed this week due to exposed asbestos found during the cleanup.
Article Added November 26th, 2006
School Riddled with Asbestos
A cafeteria in California tested positive for excessive levels of asbestos this week after routine maintenance. School officials say there was no threat, although abatement was scheduled immediately.
Article Added November 25th, 2006
A cafeteria in California tested positive for excessive levels of asbestos this week after routine maintenance. School officials say there was no threat, although abatement was scheduled immediately.
Article Added November 25th, 2006
Asbestos Lawyers Being Sued
In an new mesothelioma case, the lawyers that once represented plaintiffs are being sued by the same people. They allege that in the class action suit, plaintiffs from the south were awarded more than those in the north.
Article Added November 24th, 2006
In an new mesothelioma case, the lawyers that once represented plaintiffs are being sued by the same people. They allege that in the class action suit, plaintiffs from the south were awarded more than those in the north.
Article Added November 24th, 2006
Pennsylvania Man Fined Over Asbestos
A business owner in Pennsylvania is being fined over the improper handling of asbestos during demolition. The man allegedly disregarded disclosed procedures for removing the hazardous material.
Article Added November 23rd, 2006
A business owner in Pennsylvania is being fined over the improper handling of asbestos during demolition. The man allegedly disregarded disclosed procedures for removing the hazardous material.
Article Added November 23rd, 2006
Courthouse Asbestos Results in Lawsuit
The Salinas County Courthouse is normally a place for lawsuits; the newest lawsuit, however, is a result of the courthouse itself. A judge and workers from the building are filing suit over the presence of asbestos.
Article Added November 22nd, 2006
The Salinas County Courthouse is normally a place for lawsuits; the newest lawsuit, however, is a result of the courthouse itself. A judge and workers from the building are filing suit over the presence of asbestos.
Article Added November 22nd, 2006
Asbestos Dust Worries Students
Dust from renovations at a Pennsylvania school is causing more than just a little discomfort. The dust contains low levels of asbestos, making students wonder if their health is at risk.
Article Added November 21st, 2006
Dust from renovations at a Pennsylvania school is causing more than just a little discomfort. The dust contains low levels of asbestos, making students wonder if their health is at risk.
Article Added November 21st, 2006
Asbestos a Concern for Shipyard Workers
A former warehouse at the Hingham Shipyard has workers concerned that they may have been exposed to asbestos. After the building was demolished, the extent of asbestos in the building was found.
Article Added November 20th, 2006
A former warehouse at the Hingham Shipyard has workers concerned that they may have been exposed to asbestos. After the building was demolished, the extent of asbestos in the building was found.
Article Added November 20th, 2006
Contractors Sell Unlicensed Asbestos Work
It is not unusual for a contractor or company to have sales people that are not involved in actual labor. But when it comes to seller repairs and renovations, sales people need to know that asbestos work has to be licensed.
Article Added November 19th, 2006
It is not unusual for a contractor or company to have sales people that are not involved in actual labor. But when it comes to seller repairs and renovations, sales people need to know that asbestos work has to be licensed.
Article Added November 19th, 2006
Asbestos Still a Threat
Though asbestos was banned in the 1980s, the material still poses a threat to the public. Asbestos may be even more dangerous now, since many people underestimate the presence of the substance.
Article Added November 18th, 2006
Though asbestos was banned in the 1980s, the material still poses a threat to the public. Asbestos may be even more dangerous now, since many people underestimate the presence of the substance.
Article Added November 18th, 2006
Transportation Authority Fined Over Asbestos
Part of Boston’s Transportation Authority agency was fined almost $250,000 after they failed to clean up asbestos. Part of the fine will go to a local group that helps people suffering from asbestos-related diseases.
Article Added November 17th, 2006
Part of Boston’s Transportation Authority agency was fined almost $250,000 after they failed to clean up asbestos. Part of the fine will go to a local group that helps people suffering from asbestos-related diseases.
Article Added November 17th, 2006
School Gym Has Asbestos
A high school gym tested positive for asbestos after a dusty substance was discovered during construction. Students and faculty are being kept away from the area until further tests can be done.
Article Added November 16th, 2006
A high school gym tested positive for asbestos after a dusty substance was discovered during construction. Students and faculty are being kept away from the area until further tests can be done.
Article Added November 16th, 2006
Residents Upset Over Asbestos Dust
Demolition kicked up more than just dust at a Tracy High School building. After the old building was leveled, some residents are concerned that the site was not hosed down in order to control asbestos dust.
Article Added November 15th, 2006
Demolition kicked up more than just dust at a Tracy High School building. After the old building was leveled, some residents are concerned that the site was not hosed down in order to control asbestos dust.
Article Added November 15th, 2006
Asbestos Halts WTC Site Cleanup
After more human remains were found at the World Trade Center site, workers there raised concern that other dangers, such as asbestos, may still be present. Work at the site was halted until test results could be reviewed.
Article Added November 14th, 2006
After more human remains were found at the World Trade Center site, workers there raised concern that other dangers, such as asbestos, may still be present. Work at the site was halted until test results could be reviewed.
Article Added November 14th, 2006
Asbestos Keeps NY School Closed
School officials think they may have to schedule two more days of school for students in the Ballston Spa district. The discovery of asbestos has kept the school closed longer than expected.
Article Added November 13th, 2006
School officials think they may have to schedule two more days of school for students in the Ballston Spa district. The discovery of asbestos has kept the school closed longer than expected.
Article Added November 13th, 2006
Iowa Parents Mad Over Asbestos
As an Iowa school gets ready to have asbestos removed, many parents are protesting that the school kept the work a secret. Some are asking why the work is not being done while the school is closed.
Article Added November 12th, 2006
As an Iowa school gets ready to have asbestos removed, many parents are protesting that the school kept the work a secret. Some are asking why the work is not being done while the school is closed.
Article Added November 12th, 2006
City Gets Loan to Clean Asbestos
A former hospital was the site for a ground breaking decision. For the first time ever, the Environmental Department has granted a loan to a city in order to facilitate the removal of asbestos from a public building.
Article Added November 11th, 2006
A former hospital was the site for a ground breaking decision. For the first time ever, the Environmental Department has granted a loan to a city in order to facilitate the removal of asbestos from a public building.
Article Added November 11th, 2006
Tunnel Workers File Complaint Over Asbestos
The self proclaimed “tunnel rats” of the Capitol are filing a complaint against the Architect of the Capitol. They allege that they were retaliated against after telling Congress and the media that the tunnels contained high levels of asbestos.
Article Added November 10th, 2006
The self proclaimed “tunnel rats” of the Capitol are filing a complaint against the Architect of the Capitol. They allege that they were retaliated against after telling Congress and the media that the tunnels contained high levels of asbestos.
Article Added November 10th, 2006
New Courthouse Would Solve Asbestos Issue
The Salinas County Courthouse continues to be haunted by asbestos issues as renovations continues. Some are saying that the money used for these renovations should be allotted to just build a new courthouse.
Article Added November 9th, 2006
The Salinas County Courthouse continues to be haunted by asbestos issues as renovations continues. Some are saying that the money used for these renovations should be allotted to just build a new courthouse.
Article Added November 9th, 2006
Fire Causes Asbestos Concern
A fire that swept through the Indianapolis Power and Light Plant caused even more alarm when it was found that asbestos was loose in the building. Material that had been used to contain the asbestos was the cause of the fire.
Article Added November 8th, 2006
A fire that swept through the Indianapolis Power and Light Plant caused even more alarm when it was found that asbestos was loose in the building. Material that had been used to contain the asbestos was the cause of the fire.
Article Added November 8th, 2006
Woman Wins Asbestos Suit
A woman in Mississippi has won a lawsuit against four Georgia-based companies over second hand asbestos exposure. The suit is unusual considering the parties settle outside of court on a second hand exposure suit.
Article Added November 7th, 2006
A woman in Mississippi has won a lawsuit against four Georgia-based companies over second hand asbestos exposure. The suit is unusual considering the parties settle outside of court on a second hand exposure suit.
Article Added November 7th, 2006
Asbestos Delays Arena Opening
A Durham, NC arena will not open on schedule due to the discovery of asbestos. The ice hockey arena went through an audit to open, and failed due to insulation containing asbestos.
Article Added November 6th, 2006
A Durham, NC arena will not open on schedule due to the discovery of asbestos. The ice hockey arena went through an audit to open, and failed due to insulation containing asbestos.
Article Added November 6th, 2006
Connecticut Discusses Asbestos Problems
The Board of Education had a lot to say at a Council of Elected Officials meeting this week. The Board stated that the continuing problem of asbestos in schools would need to be addressed soon.
Article Added November 5th, 2006
The Board of Education had a lot to say at a Council of Elected Officials meeting this week. The Board stated that the continuing problem of asbestos in schools would need to be addressed soon.
Article Added November 5th, 2006
Asbestos Decision Delayed Until 2008
The decision to vote on adding a type of asbestos to the list of hazardous substances has been delayed until a UN meeting in 2008. The vote of 110 countries on Friday resulted in the delay.
Article Added November 4th, 2006
The decision to vote on adding a type of asbestos to the list of hazardous substances has been delayed until a UN meeting in 2008. The vote of 110 countries on Friday resulted in the delay.
Article Added November 4th, 2006
Asbestos Removed During Classes
Many schools have been confronted with asbestos problems this past summer. While most schools shut down or relocate classes to accommodate the removal of the substance, one school in New Jersey is completing the removal during class time.
Article Added November 3rd, 2006
Many schools have been confronted with asbestos problems this past summer. While most schools shut down or relocate classes to accommodate the removal of the substance, one school in New Jersey is completing the removal during class time.
Article Added November 3rd, 2006
Asbestos Consultant Quits Over Deadline
The push to complete asbestos work on the Salinas County Courthouse has caused the lead asbestos consultant to quit. The new development will move project completion to November at the earliest.
Article Added November 2nd, 2006
The push to complete asbestos work on the Salinas County Courthouse has caused the lead asbestos consultant to quit. The new development will move project completion to November at the earliest.
Article Added November 2nd, 2006
Asbestos Dump “Stupid” Plan
An old rubber company in Taunton has produced tons of asbestos that need a final resting place. One plan is to dump it in the city landfill, with only six feet of earth to protect residents from exposure.
Article Added November 1st, 2006
An old rubber company in Taunton has produced tons of asbestos that need a final resting place. One plan is to dump it in the city landfill, with only six feet of earth to protect residents from exposure.
Article Added November 1st, 2006
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