March 17, 2010
Charleston, South Carolina (MesotheliomaCancerNews.com) — A former worker at a paper mill has won a hefty judgment award from a lawsuit filed against companies Scapa Dryer Fabrics, Inc. and AstenJohnson.
Henry and wife, Geraldine Barabin won $10.2 million for matters related to asbestos exposure and the subsequent development of mesothelioma cancer, one of the most deadly […]
March 9, 2010
The chairs for the Philadelphia conference have been announced.
Mesothelioma Cancer News provides news and information for Philadelphia asbestos attorneys.
Philadelphia (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – The chairs for the “Asbestos Insurance Litigation Conference” in Philadelphia have been announced. As reported on RedOrbit.com via PRNewswire, Tom Hagy, CEO of HB Litigation Conferences announced Monday that Philip Hecht of […]
February 24, 2010
Mesothelioma Cancer News provides news and information for mesothelioma attorneys.
U.K. (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – A new study encourages action to be taken to address the problem with asbestos in several schools in the U.K. As reported by Telegraph.co.uk, the Asbestos Testing and Consultancy Association’s Assessment of Asbestos Management in Schools report found that none of […]
December 10, 2009
The Dunn Building is expected to close for the removal of asbestos.
Martinsburg, West Virginia (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – The building that houses several offices of Berkeley County officials is expected to close for the removal of asbestos. As reported by The Journal, commissioners decided to close the Dunn Building for several days during a meeting […]
December 7, 2009
Mesothelioma Cancer News - Public health officials in the Canadian province have denounced the use of the potentially hazardous material.
Saskatchewan (Mesothelioma Cancer News) – Quebec public health officials recently spoke out against the use of the potentially dangerous mineral asbestos. As reported by the CBC, officials with the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment […]
September 10, 2009
WiredPRNews.com –Press Release Distribution – An international panel of pathologists released a statement on the guidelines for pathological diagnosis of diffuse malignant mesothelioma. The primary recommendation was antibody tests should be performed and are crucial to distinguishing mesothelioma from other cancer types.
The panel, which included 16 pathologists from the International Mesothelioma Interest Group, assembled with […]
August 29, 2009
Dallas, TX: Asbestos is a killer for sure. People have been affected with asbestos fiber and commonly those who have been exposed to these fibers have contracted asbestosis, mesothelioma cancer, lung asbestos cancer, pleural mesothelioma cancer, peritoneal mesothelioma or pericardial mesothelioma cancer.
The studies show the link between asbestos is further linked to other forms of […]
August 14, 2009
Wired PR News - Press Release Distribution: As GM, Ford and Chrysler struggle to rebuild in Detroit, their reorganization could have a dramatic impact on the outcome of countless asbestos-related lawsuits.
GM filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 1, 2009. According to U.S. laws related to bankruptcy, organizations that file for Chapter 11 are allowed […]
August 6, 2009
Dallas, Texas (Mesothelioma Cancer News) — Case Style: Estelle Firth, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Thomas Firth, deceased; Kimberly Horner and Donna Reynolds, vs. AGCO Corporation, et al., In the Court of Common Pleas, Richland County South Carolina; Cause No: 2007-CP-40-02580
Jury Verdict: $ 700,000.00
Plaintiff(s): Thomas Firth, deceased; Estelle Firth, Kimberly […]
July 30, 2009
An asbestos contractor in New York has been jailed for workers’ compensation fraud. News for New York mesothelioma lawyers
Mesothelioma Cancer News (Queens, New York) – An asbestos contractor in New York has been sentenced to jail time in connection with workers’ compensation fraud. As reported by The New York Times, 71-year-old Chong-mun Chae, who owned […]
