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Published on February 24, 2009 - 16:24 GMT

Residents Of California Town Oppose Construction On Asbestos-Contaminated Land

Residents of Eldorado Hills, California are opposing a proposal for a tract of housing to be built in an area that is close to land contaminated with a highly toxic form of asbestos. The proposal is for a total of 135 houses to be built along Oak …

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Published on February 24, 2009 - 16:17 GMT

Former Minnesota Legislature Dies Of Mesothelioma

A former Minnesota legislator has died due to asbestos-related causes. Dennis Newinski battled with malignant mesothelioma for the last two years before dying at the age of 64. Mesothelioma is a disease that is conclusively …

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Published on February 23, 2009 - 14:53 GMT

Ohio Residents Concerned About Dilapidated Hotel

A resident of Wheeling, Ohio has recently filed a complaint with the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department as well as with the city’s building inspection department regarding a dilapidated hotel located in the downtown area. Larry Tighe is …

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Published on February 23, 2009 - 14:51 GMT

CSX Transportation Seeks Punitive Damages for Falsified X-Rays

In a lawsuit filed in a West Virginia court CSX Transportation is seeking significant punitive damages against a radiologist alleged to have provided false x-rays during an asbestos-related trial filed against the company. According to CSX Ray …

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Published on February 23, 2009 - 14:50 GMT

South Carolina Industrial Plant To Be Rid Of Asbestos

The GARCO industrial plant located in North Charleston, South Carolina will undergo asbestos abatement in the near future in order to prepare the site for a possible mixed-use development project. Asbestos-containing materials …

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Published on February 23, 2009 - 14:49 GMT

Opening Statements For W. R. Grace Trial To Be Heard Today

The trial against the W.R. Grace company and a number of its former top executives is scheduled to begin today in Missoula, Montana. Jury members as well as a number of alternates were selected last week in preparation for the start of the trial …

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Published on February 20, 2009 - 18:35 GMT

Illegally Dumped Waste In Iowa Tested Positive For Asbestos

Officials in Des Moines, Iowa have recently taken environmental samples in an area in Bondurant, Iowa alleged to have been used as an illegal waste dumping site by a local recycling company. According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources …

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Published on February 20, 2009 - 18:33 GMT

No Grant For Asbestos Removal In Farmingdale, Maine

The town of Farmingdale, Maine recently received the news that they did not receive a grant that would pay for asbestos removal at the old Sheldon Street School. According to officials this is the second grant that the town has applied for to …

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Published on February 19, 2009 - 21:16 GMT

Asbestos-Related Lawsuit Filed in Texas Court

An asbestos-related lawsuit has recently been filed in the Galveston County District Court of Texas claiming that a man’s lung cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos-containing materials while working for a number of defendant corporations. …

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Published on February 19, 2009 - 21:15 GMT

Asbestos To Be Removed From Texas Motel

The Conroe Motel located in Conroe, Texas is soon to be rid of asbestos in preparation for the building’s demolition that will occur in a few short weeks. Many older buildings contain asbestos as the dangerous nature of the substance was not …

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Published on February 18, 2009 - 19:16 GMT

W.R. Grace Trial Judge Says Libby Asbestos Sufferers “Are Not Crime Victims”

The Judge set to rule over the long awaited for W.R. Grace criminal trial that involves asbestos tainted vermiculite allegedly made a statement recently regarding the residents of the town who claim to have suffered from the actions of the owners …

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Published on February 18, 2009 - 19:14 GMT

Asbestos Removal Continues At Indian Hills Junior High

Asbestos removal work continues this week at the Indian Hills Junior High School located in Clive, Iowa. Asbestos removal began during winter break and will continue until March 22nd in time for students and faculty to return to the school. </ …

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Published on February 18, 2009 - 19:12 GMT

Asbestos To Be Removed From Arkansas Hospital

In preparation for the demolition of the Davis hospital located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas asbestos-containing materials will soon be completely removed. The building dates back to a time in which asbestos was in wide use in building materials. …

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Published on February 17, 2009 - 20:22 GMT

Asbestos Removed From Downtown Virginia Building

Asbestos has recently been removed from a building in Bristol, Virginia in order to redevelop the building as a music center and museum. The building at 510 Cumberland Street was formerly an auto dealership. Due to the age of the building …

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Published on February 17, 2009 - 20:21 GMT

W.R. Grace Trial Jury Selection To Begin On February 19th

awaited W.R. Grace trial will begin with the selection of the jury members who will decide the fate of W.R. Grace. Twelve jury members will be chosen as well as a number of alternates that have yet to be decided upon. The W.R …

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Published on February 17, 2009 - 20:19 GMT

Illinois Hospital To Be Rid Of Asbestos

Yesterday the City Council of Marion, Illinois voted on bids for both asbestos removal and the demolition of the Marion Memorial Hospital. Members of the council approved bids for the work to be done by two individual companies. The company that …

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Published on February 16, 2009 - 19:39 GMT

Illinois School District Seeking Bids For Asbestos-Related Project

The Illinois School District 19 is trying to determine whether or not asbestos needs to be removed from one of its schools or if it can be sealed and still pose no threat to students and staff. The building in question houses both the Alden- …

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Published on February 16, 2009 - 19:37 GMT

Study Claims Air In Libby Contains “Safe” Levels Of Asbestos

In a town hall meeting on Monday of last week, Libby, Montana residents learned that asbestos levels in the air are low enough that residents do not have to worry about breathing in the air. The news is the result of a two-year long study …

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Published on February 16, 2009 - 19:23 GMT

Pennsylvania Public Housing To Be Rid Of Asbestos

The Housing Authority in Monroe County, Pennsylvania has plans to rid a number of public housing units of asbestos this year. Cited for the abatement project are a total of fifty individual buildings that contain asbestos insulation on piping. …

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Published on February 16, 2009 - 19:20 GMT

Asbestos Removal Begins At Illinois Factory

Asbestos removal has begun at the Siemens Automation factory in Batavia, Illinois in preparation for the building’s demolition. Many older buildings were constructed with materials that contain asbestos and have to be removed before renovation or …

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