<p>A group of Welsh workers who were exposed to asbestos on the job are at the center of an ongoing asbestos trial that is making headlines across the United Kingdom. The workers were exposed to asbestos while performing routine maintenance work on a …
<p>Now that asbestos abatement is complete, school officials in Lansing, Michigan are anxious to begin demolition of the former Pattengill School. The old Pattengill school demolition project is set to begin on Friday, June 12th. The Pattengill …
<p>A dangerous fire rapidly engulfed an older Vancouver, Canada home late last week, which contained asbestos that may have become airborne.</p> <p> According to the fire inspector at the scene, “The fire started and developed …
<p>An Illinois state appellate court has upheld a former county court ruling that limits the number of people who can levy asbestos-related claims against an Illinois company. The company, Aurora Equipment Company, is at the center of the …
<p>An Ohio couple has filed a lawsuit against 37 different corporations. Clinus and Teresa Slone allege that Clinus developed lung cancer after a lifetime of working in professions that exposed him to deadly asbestos. Asbestos exposure is linked to …
<p>In Kansas City, Missouri, the family of a man who died after contracting mesothelioma has won $4.5 million in damages. The family fought three major corporations in a Clay County court, and was awarded the damages on Wednesday. The family of …
<p>In Erwin, Tennessee, demolition crews are hard at work at the site of the former Erwin Municipal Building. After a fire consumed the building at the beginning of April, the decision was made to tear down the building. Demolition began on Wednesday …
<p>For those diagnosed with cancer, the goal is to survive. For those who have achieved survival, June 7th is a day to celebrate with loved ones, family, and community members. </p> <p>National Cancer Survivors Day, which has been …
<p>At the 2009 Asian Asbestos Conference held in Hong Kong by the Asia Monitor Resource Center, numerous speakers met to discuss the crippling effects of asbestos and asbestos-related diseases such as lung cancer and <a href="http://www. …
<p>In Richland, Washington, a newly graduated class of hazardous materials workers is ready to enter the workforce. The group of employees is going to work at the Hanford site, and will support deactivation and demolition efforts. The Hanford site is …
<p>Rochester, New York’s fire chief is worried about the safety of his friends and neighbors. After an increase in the number of fires that consumed vacant buildings throughout the city, Rochester Fire Chief John Caufield is campaigning to …
<p>The Supreme Court ruled yesterday in the case of Thurston Hensley, a railroad worker from Tennessee who was awarded $5 million by a jury after being exposed to asbestos on the job. The Supreme Court has ruled that the worker is not entitled to his …
<p>A man suffering from <a href="http://www.maacenter.org/mesothelioma/">mesothelioma</a> cancer is making headlines around the world after betting on his chances for survival and winning big. In fact, he did so well the first …
<p>The Patchogue-Medford school district asbestos crisis seems to be over. The district superintendent announced yesterday that air-quality tests conducted at both Eagle Elementary and Oregon Middle schools showed that the air was safe for students. …
<p>Caesar Chavez Academy in Pueblo, Colorado is facing a slew of problems, both environmental and financial. According to school board president Dennis Feuerstein, the school board recently discovered that asbestos is present in the school. Removal …
<p>A second school in the Patchogue-Medford school system has sealed off a classroom as a precautionary measure. The Patchogue-Medford school district, located in New York State, is currently being rocked by asbestos scandals. School officials have …
<p>A federal grand jury has indicted a Syracuse, New York environmental laboratory that is believed to have been part of a conspiracy to falsify asbestos reports on local homes, schools, and businesses. Certified Environmental Services (CES) and five …
<p>As the end of the 81st regular session of the Texas Legislature draws near, the future is uncertain for many proposed bills. The regular session is set to conclude on June 1st. The state capitol has been humming with activity, but between …
<p>Dewey Elementary School in Evanston, Illinois has unveiled a $3.3-million addition plan. In addition to providing much needed extra space, the plan will also involved removing toxic asbestos fibers from the school. Asbestos is a toxic material …
<p>A Eugene, Oregon developer is facing asbestos-related felony charges, and will have to appear in court in August. Eugene’s Dan Desler appeared in Linn County Circuit Court yesterday, and was granted the August continuance at the behest …
