Asbestos was a popular ingredient in hundreds of home construction products through about 1975, when asbestos was identified as the source of mesothelioma and other respiratory afflictions. The use of asbestos in construction materials has been almost entirely phased out, but millions of homes in this country still contain materials that have asbestos as a [...]
New Jersey Court Rules In Favor Of Overseas Navy Asbestos Exposure
0 Comments Posted on: June 23, 2008A New Jersey panel of Superior Court judges has ruled that a lawsuit concerning overseas exposure to U.S. asbestos products is valid. The action was filed by Spanish workers who were exposed to asbestos while working on U.S. Navy ships in Spanish ports.
The panel’s action overturned a previous ruling and will allow the suit to [...]
One of the more interesting recent tales about asbestos and community health has been the events that followed discovery of a mesothelioma “hot spot” in the little town of Libby, Montana.
Libby became a mining town when commercial mines opened up to dig vermiculite from the surrounding hills. These mines became steady employment for many of [...]
Residents of an apartment complex in Colorado Springs have found themselves victims of asbestos pollution as the result of an arson fire at Castle West Apartments. The Colorado Springs Gazette reports that a lawsuit representing fifty three former residents has been filed against the owners of the complex. The suit alleges many violations of health [...]
The Canadian Labor Congress is calling for a ban of all asbestos mining in Canada, even though a recent study on the cancer risks of asbestos has not yet been released. Seven scientific and medical experts, hired by Health Canada, submitted their report examining the link between asbestos and cancer in March. However, the report [...]
