Dr. Bill McQueen’s hands had healed many in his extensive career as a renowned ear, nose and throat surgeon. But for all his skill, experience and education, he could not save himself against the most formidable medical enemy he ever faced: Mesothelioma. Our mesothelioma lawyers understand the Texas doctor died…
A five-year prison sentence looms large for a former Nestle plant owner who illegally removed asbestos from his property in violation of the federal Clean Air Act. Our Boston mesothelioma lawyers understand that the 47-year-old defendant has pleaded guilty to allegations by the U.S. Attorney’s Office that he damaged and…
A new study conducted by researchers in Washington state reveals that cancer patients were more than twice as likely to file for bankruptcy than those who had never been treated for cancer. Our Boston asbestos litigation lawyers know that the financial burden tends to be higher for those who suffer…
“Nice try, but not happening.” That was basically the response given by a a federal bankruptcy judge to RPM International Inc., the parent company of Bondex and Specialty Products Holding Corp., in its efforts to limit its liability on future asbestos exposure litigation claims. Judge Judith Fitzgerald called the company’s…
A mesothelioma lawsuit brought by a Massachusetts widow seeking compensation following her husband’s death was recently dismissed by a state appellate court, which ruled the plaintiffs had failed to bring enough evidence to prove the decedent’s illness was caused by the negligence of the defendant. Our Boston mesothelioma lawyers did…
In the same month that we celebrate the immense sacrifices made by our nation’s brave soldiers and their families, the House of Representatives delivers them a slap in the face with the committee passage of the Furthering Asbestos Transparency Act. Our Boston mesothelioma lawyers understand that just a week before…
As a number of states and even the federal government are looking to expand the “transparency” of asbestos trust claims throughout the country, The Wall Street Journal recently delved into the issue of alleged fraud by claimants. Our Boston mesothelioma lawyers know, however, that not only is fraud a minimal…
Asbestos is a killer. Manufacturers and employers knew this for decades, even as they continued to peddle products that contained the deadly material, putting both workers and consumers at risk. Our Boston mesothelioma attorneys know that the most effective way to prevent asbestos-related diseases, such as asbestosis and mesothelioma, is…
A new report released by a group effort involving some of the state’s most outspoken worker safety advocates reveals that mesothelioma remains a serious threat to Massachusetts workers. In “Dying to Work in Massachusetts: Loss of Life and Limb in Massachusetts Workplaces,” researchers with the Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety…
A measure that would have reduced the growing threat of asbestos exposure in developing nations has failed. Our Boston mesothelioma attorneys know that while this doesn’t directly affect our community, it marks a significant blow in the global fight to end asbestos-borne illnesses. Even here in our own country, such…