The WA issues a warning about potential asbestos contamination in carpet underlay. Australia (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – The WA Health Department has issued a warning regarding possible asbestos contamination in carpet underlay manufactured prior to …
A trial involving a class action lawsuit regarding alleged asbestos contamination has begun in Italy. Turin, Italy (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – A trial regarding alleged asbestos contamination by Eternit, a Swiss building materials firm, began this week …
Closing arguments are heard this week in a trial involving an alleged scam in connection with asbestos cleanup at the World Trade Center after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. New York (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – Closing arguments were heard …
The Queensland Council of Parents and Citizens Association (QCPCA) says parents should not be worried about asbestos in numerous schools. Australia (<a href="http://www.mesotheliomacancernews.com" target="_blank">Mesothelioma …
A new report suggests that environmental and asbestos loss numbers for the property/casualty insurance industry in 2008 were lower than they’ve been in almost a decade. U.S. (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – A recent report on losses of the property/casualty …
Lafayette High School closed suddenly Saturday due to an asbestos scare. Brooklyn, New York (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – The Brooklyn based Lafayette High School closed suddenly Saturday due to an asbestos scare. As reported by NYDailyNews.com, a …
Residents question the integrity of a housing association after an asbestos scare. Hampshire, England (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – Residents of a Hampshire, England town have become incensed by a gesture of a local housing association after an asbestos …
Corpus Christi city engineers make plans for both options while decisions are made on whether to save or destroy the Memorial Coliseum. Corpus Christi (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – Corpus Christi city engineers are developing plans for both saving and …
A council accused of exposing employees to asbestos has been fined. UK (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – The City of Edinburgh Council has been fined for allegedly exposing employees to asbestos. As reported by BBC News, the council was fined 14,000 pounds …
The River Bend school board discussed potential fines following a possible asbestos violation during an abatement project. Fulton, Illinois (<a href="http://www.mesotheliomacancernews.com" target="_blank">Mesothelioma</a> …
A new campaign aims to warn tradesmen about the dangers of asbestos. Mesothelioma Cancer News (UK) – A new campaign has been created to warn tradesman about the potential dangers of asbestos exposure. As reported by BBC News, the Health and Safety …
A federal grant allocated to help victims of asbestos contamination will reportedly go into effect next week. Libby, Montana (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – A federal grant allotted to help victims of asbestos exposure in the town of Libby, Montana will …
A government loan will help replenish the James Hardie asbestos fund. Australia (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – The dwindling James Hardie asbestos fund will reportedly get assistance from the Rudd Government. As reported by The Daily Telegraph, Prime …
Orlando, Florida - Following a brief hospitalization for what appeared to be dehydration, respected actor, director and artist Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with something much more serious - prostate cancer. Hopper's manager said he has canceled …
The global diversified manufacturing company saw a dip in third quarter profits after asbestos charge. New York (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – Defense and industrial manufacturing company ITT Corporation saw a substantial decrease in third quarter profits …
The James Hardie asbestos compensation fund is reportedly running out of money. Australia - (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – The James Hardie asbestos compensation fund is reportedly running out of funds. As reported by The Age, many are fearing that the …
A recent court decision may have implications for asbestos insureds. Delaware (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – A recent decision by a court in Delaware may have an impact on insurance policies that cover asbestos exposure. As reported by RiskandInsurance. …
A jury has awarded three widows more than five million dollars in an asbestos lawsuit. Mesothelioma Cancer News (Bloomington, Illinois) – A jury recently awarded the widows of three men who died of mesothelioma a multimillion dollar verdict. As reported …
Authorities are investigating whether asbestos was transported from one area in Wales to another safely. Mesothelioma Cancer News (Wales) – Authorities with the ACT are reportedly investigating whether asbestos moved from the Pickles Car Auction site to …
A Thomasville courthouse is set to undergo testing for asbestos prior to renovations. Mesothelioma Cancer News (Thomasville, Georgia) – A historic courthouse in Thomasville, Georgia will undergo asbestos testing prior to renovations. As reported by the …
