<p>The W.R. Grace & Co. criminal trial took an early recess on Wednesday after a flu virus spread throughout the jury. Three members of the fifteen person jury were afflicted with flu-like symptoms.</p> <p>The Missoulian …
<p>Southwyck Mall in Toledo has existed for thirty two years, but for the last two years, the property has been left vacant. Now, it looks as though this South Toledo eyesore will finally get cleaned up. </p> <p>The mall’s …
<p>The City Commission of Lake Wales, Florida has postponed an asbestos removal project in order to search for a company in the area that can do the work.</p> <p>Lake Wales is looking to remove asbestos from underground cement water pipes …
<p>The West Virginia Supreme Court has overturned a ruling that had deprived a retired railroad worker of the ability to seek damages from his former employer. There is a long history of West Virginia asbestos cases. </p> <p>Sparrel …
<p>A former chemist for W.R. Grace has testified that he conducted a 1976 study that tested the effects of asbestos-laced vermiculite on hamsters. The hamsters developed mesothelioma and eventually developed pleural thickening of the lungs, which …
<p>Kelvin Parker died in November 2008 from <a href="http://www.maacenter.org/mesothelioma/">mesothelioma</a>, mere months after being diagnosed with the condition. Kelvin, a father of three, was preparing a lawsuit against his …
<p>Steve McQueen, the actor best known for his appearances in movies such as <em>Bullitt</em>, <em>Papillon</em>, and <em>The Great Escape</em>, died 28 years ago from <a href="http://www.maacenter.org/ …
<p>A group of journalism and law students from the University of Montana have been given access to the W. R. Grace & Co. trial being held at the U.S. District Court in Missoula, Montana.</p> <p>A law student is paired with a …
<p>ASTM International has announced the dates of their next asbestos conference. The 2010 Michael E. Beard Asbestos Conference will focus on laboratory issues and will be held January 28th and 29th, 2010, at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio, Texas.…
<p>A defense attorney in the W.R. Grace & Co. trial brought forward evidence on Thursday that indicated that top government officials were aware of the dangers inherent in asbestos-tainted vermiculite decades ago. </p> <p>The …
<p>The family of Harold St. John have reason to be happy. The body of Harold St. John may finally be laid to rest, after being delayed over a fight to autopsy the body. The judge has ruled against the autopsy proposed by the corporations St. John was …
<p>A federal agency has announced that the asbestos levels at Illinois Beach State Park are not high enough to pose a health threat to visitors. </p> <p>The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry in Atlanta said Tuesday that its …
<p>Minooka High School in Minooka, Illinois will be getting a face-lift this summer. Renovations include air conditioning, new roofs, and asbestos abatement. This building is 38 years old. </p> <p>Asbestos was once a common component of …
<p>A statement released today by San Diego State University claims that there is no need to worry about possible asbestos exposure in the Nasatir Hall building. A news article published on Monday in the university’s newspaper, The Daily …
<p>An asbestos damages bill has gained significant support in Scotland. Members of Scottish Parliament have had a chance to look over the bill, which proposes compensation for Scots for any past exposure to asbestos. The bill is expected to pass.…
<p>Recent reports show that ninety percent of all the schools in Manchester, England have tested positive for asbestos.</p> <p>In Greater Manchester, 903 out of 1,043 schools contain traces of the deadly material, according to Liberal …
<p>Nine buildings in downtown Beaver Dam, Wisconsin are cited for the removal of asbestos-containing materials. The plan, which includes asbestos removal and demolition of the nine buildings, as well as a small amount of restoration work and the …
<p>Shelton High School in Shelton, Connecticut will be undergoing asbestos abatement this summer, which will interfere with a number of activities that usually take place at the school during vacation. The need for abatement stems from fire damage …
<p>On Monday, March 9th, the illness of a member of the jury led to a delay during the W.R. Grace & Co. environmental crimes trial. With the jury absent, defense lawyers fought to exclude the expert witness testimony of yet another …
<p>State health officials are recruiting volunteers for a medical study. They wish to study residents of western North Dakota who have had long-term exposure to erionite, an asbestos-like mineral that can collect in the lungs of people who breathe …
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