There is no question that mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer, and the only known cause is exposure to asbestos. When a person inhales the fibers, those fibers can become embedded in his or her lung tissue, lining of the chest, abdomen and other organs. Once the fibers are…
An historic New England jail might become a tourist attraction if money can be allocated to handle the much-needed renovations, which include a large-scale asbestos abatement project. This particular jail, with its stone walls, has housed a variety of prisoners throughout its long history. For example, a tavern owner was…
According to a recent news article from The Courier Post Online, a man was just sentenced to three years in prison for his alleged conduct during a recycling project where highly dangerous asbestos waste material was left all over the site of a former hospital campus. Prosecutors say the 57-year-old…
Abutahoun v. Dow Chemical Co., a case from the Supreme Court of Texas, involved respondent chemical company, which entered into a contract with victim’s employer to install insulated pipes at respondent’s Texas factory. Claimant worked on the pipe insulation installation between from 1967 to 1968, and the project involved insulation…
Mesothelioma is not only devastating to those diagnosed with the deadly illness, but also for family and friends of victims. Everyone involved suffers, and that suffering could have been prevented, had it not been for the industry’s complete disregard for the safety of workers, consumers and families. According to a…
According to a recent news feature in the New Jersey Law Journal, an appellate court has just affirmed a landmark $1.6 million verdict in an asbestos case involving cosmetic talc. This is believed to be a first of its kind verdict. Defendant was a supplier of raw talc for the…
Resident’s of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood are extremely worried about asbestos exposure during demolition of the Casey Overpass, according to a recent news article form the Jamaica Plain News. The Casey Overpass is part of Boston’s Arborway, which was part of Fredrick Law Olmsted’s plan in the 1890s to construct…
Everywhere you look, there are new real estate development projects going up across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A lot of the new development started in Boston and the surrounding suburbs but now has spread to other areas, such as Springfield. One of the major impediments to all this new development…
Many occupational diseases are not diagnosed until many years after a worker is no longer employed in the industry wherein he or she was exposed to toxic substances. We see this very commonly in asbestos litigation, though it is also apparent in cases involving exposure to silica. Both substances cause…
A Massachusetts company accused by the state attorney general’s office of numerous asbestos-related violations will pay $65,000 for allegedly breaking the law and creating a public health hazard. According to 22 News WWLP.com, the alleged violations happened during renovation of a multi-family building. The company and its owner were prosecuted…