Fire ashes found to contain asbestos

March 8, 2010


Mesothelioma Cancer News provides news and information for Montana asbestos attorneys.
Libby, Montana (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – Ashes from a plywood plant fire in Libby have been found to contain asbestos. As reported KTVQ.com residents in Libby have been cautioned not to handle fallen ash after chunks of it were found to contain the toxic mineral […]

Asbestos Awareness Week proposed

March 4, 2010


Mesothelioma Cancer News provides news and information for Washington asbestos attorneys.
Washington – Montana Senator Max Baucus is calling for the implementation of an “Asbestos Awareness Week.” As reported by KAJ18 News, the Senator recently introduced a declaration that would make the week designated for the beginning of April. The resolution is reportedly the fourth Baucus […]

Health care bill may help Libby asbestos victims

December 28, 2009


Mesothelioma Cancer News provides news and information for Montana asbestos attorneys.
Libby, Montana (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – The current health care legislation being voted on by the Senate contains provisions that may provide help for victims of asbestos contamination in Libby, Montana. As reported by The New York Times, the language of the bill proposes extending […]

Libby residents raise asbestos concerns

December 10, 2009


Residents of Libby question the safety of asbestos levels in the town.
Libby, Montana (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – Residents of Libby, Montana expressed frustration at a recent meeting regarding the safety of the town after widespread asbestos contamination. As reported by DailyInterLake.com, residents questioned federal scientists on current toxicity levels in Libby, and whether it was […]

Federal funding available for Libby asbestos victims

November 11, 2009


Medical assistance is being made available for victims of asbestos contamination in the town of Libby, Montana.
Mesothelioma Cancer News – Government funded assistance for medical care is being made available for victims of asbestos contamination in Libby, Montana. As reported by MontanasNewsStation.com, those in the town who are battling asbestos related diseases were able to […]

Decades of Asbestos Contamination in Montana Town

June 29, 2009


A Montana town is now working on a massive cleanup after decades of asbestos contamination.
Mesothelioma Cancer News (Libby, Montana) – After a declaration by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of a public health emergency for the town of Libby, Montana, a massive cleanup is now in the works to repair 70 years of asbestos contamination. […]

Government Provides Funding for Asbestos Diseases

June 3, 2009


A federal grant has been provided to help individuals with asbestos diseases in Lincoln County.
Mesothelioma Cancer News (Libby, Montana) – A federal grant has been provided for helping individuals in Lincoln County with dealing with asbestos related diseases. As reported by The Western News, the United States Department of Health and Human Services is providing […]

Grace Asbestos Trial Closing Arguments Begin

May 23, 2009


Closing arguments have begun in the ongoing trial of the chemical company.
Mesothelioma Cancer News (Missoula, Montana)– Closing arguments have begun in the case against chemical company W.R. Grace & Co. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the prosecution began their final arguments Wednesday morning, and the closing arguments for the defense were set to […]

Lawmaker Seeks Unity in Libby Asbestos Cleanup

May 21, 2009


Senator John Tester is calling for agencies to work together on asbestos cleanup in the small town.
Mesothelioma Cancer News (Libby, Montana)– A Montana senator is calling for more agency unity in the cleanup of asbestos in the town of Libby, Montana. As reported by the Missoulian, Senator Jon Tester is seeking closer communication between the […]

Mesothelioma Law News: W.R. Grace Found Not Guilty in Asbestos Case

May 8, 2009


The chemical company has been acquitted on charges in connection with asbestos exposure in a small town.
Wired PR News  (Montana)– Chemical company W.R. Grace has been acquitted on charges related to asbestos contamination in the small Montana town of Libby. As reported by The New York Times, Grace and three of the company’s executives were […]

 
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