Mesothelioma
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $18.8 Million to California Man in Talcum Powder Lawsuit
July 18, 2023 (Reuters) - A California jury has determined that Johnson & Johnson must pay $18.8 million to a local resident who claimed to have contracted cancer due to exposure to its talcum baby powder. This represents a significant blow to the company as it aims to resolve thousands of parallel cases regarding its talc-based … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $18.8 Million to California Man in Talcum Powder Lawsuit
An Overview of Mesothelioma Cancer Claims
An Overview of Mesothelioma Cancer Claims Mesothelioma is a very aggressive and deadly form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure may take decades to develop after exposure. In normal injury cases, this long latency period can make it extremely difficult to pinpoint the cause of disease and recover damages, but mesothelioma has … [Read more...] about An Overview of Mesothelioma Cancer Claims
Asbestos Remains a Public Health Threat
The U.S. government banned the use of asbestos over 20 years ago. Notwithstanding that ban, asbestos continues to appear in various substances, like talcum powder, and cause cancer among other chronic illnesses.EHS Today reports that asbestos production is lawful in 100 countries in the world currently despite the well-documented … [Read more...] about Asbestos Remains a Public Health Threat
Claire’s Cosmetic Store Voluntarily Recalls Three Products
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 6, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Claire’s Stores, along with another cosmetic product retailer, voluntarily recalled makeup that contained low amounts of asbestos. The June 6 recall was the second recall in three months initiated by Claire’s Stores after the FDA found low … [Read more...] about Claire’s Cosmetic Store Voluntarily Recalls Three Products
Veterans Exposure to Asbestos
Asbestos Exposure Risks. A surprise military attack on Pearl Harbor by 360 Japanese warplanes seventy-five years ago, left 2,403 Americans dead and wounded 1,178 others. The United States officially entered World War II on that day. Along with those killed and injured on December 7, 1941, over 10,000 veterans were exposed to high … [Read more...] about Veterans Exposure to Asbestos
Mesothelioma Exposure Injury Lawsuits
Mesothelioma Due To Asbestos Exposure. The lawyers and attorneys at our firm are offering free consultations to victims of mesothelioma and their families. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is almost always caused by asbestos exposure. The victims of this usually fatal disease face a great deal of pain and suffering, as well as … [Read more...] about Mesothelioma Exposure Injury Lawsuits
First Mesothelioma Case of 2006 Filed
Mesothelioma Case Lawsuit Against 104 Defendants. A woman diagnosed with mesothelioma filed a lawsuit against 104 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 3. The woman claims she was exposed to asbestos from her father’s clothing. Her father was employed as a carpenter, maintenance worker and stationary engineer at … [Read more...] about First Mesothelioma Case of 2006 Filed
$10M Award for Shipyard Worker’s Widow
Former Shipyard Workers Died Of Lung Cancer Due To An Asbestos Exposure. A jury awarded $10.4 million to the widow of a former shipyard worker who died of lung cancer after four years of working with materials that contained asbestos. The Newport News Circuit Court verdict in Wanda Jones' wrongful death lawsuit against three … [Read more...] about $10M Award for Shipyard Worker’s Widow
Deadly Asbestos Risks
Risks Associated with Asbestos, Lawsuits Have Already Resulted In The Payout In Damages In The Asbestos Manufacturers. Currently, the U.S. Senate is debating a bill (S.852) that would establish a 30-year, $140 billion asbestos victims’ compensation trust fund that, in essence, would eliminate lawsuits and create a 30-year fund … [Read more...] about Deadly Asbestos Risks
Settlement Reached in W.Va. Asbestos Suit
Settlement In Asbestos Suit Affecting People Who Have Been Exposed To Asbestos. West Virginia University has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit affecting up to 5,600 former and current employees who may have been exposed to asbestos, the school announced Tuesday. As part of the proposed settlement, WVU will institute … [Read more...] about Settlement Reached in W.Va. Asbestos Suit
Vitamin E-Related Compound May Kill Cancer Cells
Asbestos Related Mesothelioma A Highly Aggressive Cancer. Mesothelioma is a highly aggressive cancer found in the lining of the chest, the abdominal cavity, and area around the heart. It is primarily caused by exposure to airborne asbestos particles and has a latency period of between 30 and 40 years (some experts put the latency … [Read more...] about Vitamin E-Related Compound May Kill Cancer Cells
FIRST BLOOD TEST FOR MESOTHELIOMA IS ANNOUNCED BUT, WHO GETS CREDIT FOR IT?
Blood Test For Mesothelioma Has Been Developed. Although it seems clear that the first blood test for mesothelioma has been developed, there seems to some conflict as to who actually gets credit for this significant medical breakthrough. Some news sources attribute the test known as MESOMARK to Australian researchers headed by … [Read more...] about FIRST BLOOD TEST FOR MESOTHELIOMA IS ANNOUNCED BUT, WHO GETS CREDIT FOR IT?
