Johnson & Johnson’s Expert Finds Asbestos in Baby Powder in FDA Study
Johnson & Johnson is no stranger to controversy and class-action lawsuits for product defects. Many have accused the company of knowingly selling baby powder and related products that contain harmful traces of asbestos, with plaintiffs alleging that continued use of these products contributed to their cancer diagnoses. The … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson’s Expert Finds Asbestos in Baby Powder in FDA Study
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 Recall Pulls More Products Containing Asbestos Off Shelves
Since the 1960s, Claire’s has been a retail experience known to Americans for its jewelry and makeup for young women and teens. Recently, however, Claire’s had to recall some of their products for being potentially hazardous to consumers’ health. Last week, another Claire's recall struck the stores after products were suspected to … [Read more...] about Claire’s Recall Pulls More Products Containing Asbestos Off Shelves
FDA Finds Asbestos in Some Makeup Brands
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned consumers to avoid cosmetic makeup sold at Claire’s Store and Beauty Plus Global after learning the products contain asbestos. The World Health Organization (WHO) previously announced that any exposure to asbestos, no matter how slight, is dangerous. … [Read more...] about FDA Finds Asbestos in Some Makeup Brands
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
Talcum Powder May Contain Asbestos
Reports Indicate Johnson & Johnson Knew That Their Talc Based Products Contained Traces of Asbestos Johnson & Johnson has recently been facing lawsuits alleging that the company’s talcum powder-based products contain asbestos fibers. Asbestos is a carcinogenic substance that can cause severe cases of cancer. Johnson & … [Read more...] about Talcum Powder May Contain Asbestos
Johnson & Johnson Knew About Asbestos Contamination
Johnson & Johnson Showed Concern Over Asbestos Contamination for Decades Reports indicate that in 1971, one of Johnson & Johnson’s executives wrote to the company’s senior staff indicating that he was concerned over the presence of asbestos in the talc that the company uses to manufacture products such as baby powder. The … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson Knew About Asbestos Contamination
Asbestos Exposure Risk when Wrong House is Demolished
Improper regulatory procedure of asbestos removal In September 2016, a house was torn down - it just happened to be a different house than the one that was actually scheduled for demolition. The house that was demolished without permission, was empty and fire damaged, and clearly a candidate for demolition, but had not yet gone … [Read more...] about Asbestos Exposure Risk when Wrong House is Demolished
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
Environmental Asbestos Link to Mesothelioma in Women
Asbestos dangers continue to threaten the lives and well-being of workers in the United States. The fibrous material floats through the air, and unwitting victims inhale the microscopic fibers into their lungs. Repeated exposure to asbestos through inhalation cause asbestosis, lung cancer, and Mesothelioma, all caused by asbestos … [Read more...] about Environmental Asbestos Link to Mesothelioma in Women
Plaintiff Awarded $70 Million in Talc Lawsuit Lead to More Suits Filed
A plaintiff, recently was awarded $70 million in a talcum powder lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson (J&J), the manufacturer that allegedly was aware of a potential risk between talcum powder and ovarian cancer but neglected to alert consumers regarding that risk. Talcum Powder Lawsuits Continue to Mount Four lawsuits have … [Read more...] about Plaintiff Awarded $70 Million in Talc Lawsuit Lead to More Suits Filed
Asbestos Side Effects Could Be Linked To Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Asbestos Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. During the twentieth century, some 30 million tons of ‘asbestos’ were used in industrial sites, homes, schools, shipyards and commercial buildings in the United States. Many asbestos-containing products remain in buildings, ships, industrial facilities and other environments where the … [Read more...] about Asbestos Side Effects Could Be Linked To Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Asbestos Exposure Can Lead to Lung Cancer
The result from exposure to asbestos Mesothelioma, a cancer of the membrane surrounding the lungs, is the most commonly known type of cancer that can result from exposure to asbestos. But asbestos exposure can also cause cancer of the lung tissue itself; this is what is known as lung cancer. There are two main types of lung cancer: … [Read more...] about Asbestos Exposure Can Lead to Lung Cancer
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
COPD is Now Independently Covered Under Zadroga Act
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is now covered under the Zadroga Act as an independent injury, meaning that 9/11 victims can file a claim for COPD alone without a prior diagnosis or association with another respiratory condition. Previously, Zadroga benefits only applied for pre-September 11th COPD that was worsened by … [Read more...] about COPD is Now Independently Covered Under Zadroga Act
Asbestos Found in Crayons and Toy Crime Lab Kits
Environmental Group Discovers Asbestos In Crayons and Toy Crime Lab Kits. The Environmental Working Group Action Fund has found asbestos in children's crayons and toy crime lab kits. Four of 28 boxes of crayons and two of 21 toy crime lab kits tested positive for asbestos, according to a newly released report from the advocacy … [Read more...] about Asbestos Found in Crayons and Toy Crime Lab Kits
Consumer Advocacy Group Finds Asbestos in Kids’ Products, Calls for Ban
The EWG Action Fund recently issued a report showing that four out of 28 crayon boxes and two of 21 toy crime lab kits contained asbestos. The findings have prompted the group to call for a ban on asbestos in consumer products. Asbestos is a harmful substance that has been linked to serious health conditions, including lung disease, … [Read more...] about Consumer Advocacy Group Finds Asbestos in Kids’ Products, Calls for Ban
Asbestos Verdict Against Bus Manufacturer Navistar
Asbestos Verdict Against Navistar. A jury in Syracuse, New York, returned a $7.7 million verdict in a wrongful death suit brought against bus manufacturer Navistar International Corp. by the widow of a school bus driver who died of mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos in the school district’s garage. The verdict … [Read more...] about Asbestos Verdict Against Bus Manufacturer Navistar
Nanotubes May Be As Dangerous As Asbestos
Nanotubes Pose Similar Health Risks As Asbestos. It seems as if Nanotubes may pose similar health risks as asbestos. Discovered in 1991, Nanotubes are basically rolled-up carbon sheets—tiny, super-strong carbon fibers—used to produce materials much lighter and stronger than steel. Nanotubes are found in a variety of … [Read more...] about Nanotubes May Be As Dangerous As Asbestos
Asbestos-Laden CSI Toy Kit Sparks Lawsuit
CSI Toy Kit Contained Asbestos In Fingerprint Examination. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization—a California asbestos victims advocacy group—filed a lawsuit Friday against CBS Corporation, a toy maker, and several retailers over the sale of a crime scene toy based on the CBS series “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” … [Read more...] about Asbestos-Laden CSI Toy Kit Sparks Lawsuit
Asbestos Whistleblower Says He Was Demoted by New York City Schools
Asbestos Problems At NYC Schools. An asbestos whistleblower is claiming that has been demoted for speaking out about asbestos problems at New York City schools. According to a press release from his lawyer, John Kielbasa, a 22-year veteran steamfitter for the New York City Department of Education (DOE) has been reassigned … [Read more...] about Asbestos Whistleblower Says He Was Demoted by New York City Schools
Connecticut Stores Pull CSI Fingerprint Toy Due to Asbestos Contamination
Recalled CSI Fingerprint Toy Contain Asbestos. Sales of the CSI Fingerprint Examination Kit have been halted by the Department of Consumer Protection in Connecticut, which is alerting consumers to return the dangerous asbestos-laden toy to the original place of purchase. “With the success of crime shows like CSI, it's no … [Read more...] about Connecticut Stores Pull CSI Fingerprint Toy Due to Asbestos Contamination
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
Testing urged for ex-Texas Vermiculite workers
Texas Vermiculite Workers Could Have Asbestos-Related Disease. Nearly a year after federal authorities revealed that hundreds of employees at the former Texas Vermiculite plant in West Dallas could have asbestos-related lung diseases, the state is getting ready to begin health screenings on the former workers. That is, … [Read more...] about Testing urged for ex-Texas Vermiculite workers
Four Asbestos Lawsuits Filed in Kanawha Circuit
Asbestos Lawsuits Has Been Filed In Kanawha Circuit Court. Two attorneys each filed two asbestos lawsuits in Kanawha Circuit Court last week. One lawyer filed his lawsuits June 22 on behalf of Albert and Chestene Miller and David Murray. The Millers name 107 defendants in their lawsuits. Albert Miller was a laborer with the … [Read more...] about Four Asbestos Lawsuits Filed in Kanawha Circuit
Owens Corning to pay 5.2 billion-dollar asbestos settlement
Asbestos Settlement For Illnesses. Building products maker Owens Corning has agreed to a 5.2 billion-dollar settlement of long-running claims for illnesses linked to asbestos, a lawyer in the case said Wednesday. The deal is likely to be the biggest asbestos settlement in history, according to a lawyer who was appointed to … [Read more...] about Owens Corning to pay 5.2 billion-dollar asbestos settlement
3 Lirr Workers Win $16.4M in Toxic Suit
3 LIRR Workers Suffer From A Disease Caused By Asbestos. Three machinists suffering a potentially killer disease caused by asbestos exposure have won $16.4 million in a lawsuit against the Long Island Rail Road for flagrant worker-safety violations. The former workers charged that the LIRR exposed them to dangerous substances in … [Read more...] about 3 Lirr Workers Win $16.4M in Toxic Suit
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
Exposure to Asbestos from Rocks Can Cause Malignant Mesothelioma
Asbestos Increased Risk Of Developing Malignant Mesothelioma. A new study published in the October 2005 American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine has found that Californians who live close to naturally occurring asbestos sources are at an increased risk for developing malignant … [Read more...] about Exposure to Asbestos from Rocks Can Cause Malignant Mesothelioma
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
Georgia-Pacific Hit With $9 Million Asbestos Verdict
A Jury Awarded A Family Over Asbestos Verdict. A Dallas, Texas, jury has awarded $9.3 million to the family of an East Texas man who died from a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos fibers as a child. Attorneys for the family of Timothy Shawn Bostic argued the man was exposed to asbestos while working with his father as … [Read more...] about Georgia-Pacific Hit With $9 Million Asbestos Verdict
Asbestos Lawsuit Goes to Trial
Product Liability Asbestos Lawsuit Filed By A Dying Retiree Of Fisher Scientific. A product-liability lawsuit filed by a dying retiree of the Fisher Scientific Co. almost four years ago has made its way to trial this week in the Indiana County Court. The suit filed by Joseph Carl Smith of Homer City RD 3 has been consolidated with … [Read more...] about Asbestos Lawsuit Goes to Trial
Asbestos Worker Tasted It, Choked On It
Asbestos Worker Illness Caused By Inhaling Fibers. At age 46, Tom Valachovic says he wakes each morning gasping for air. At middle age, he has the lungs of an old man. "Last week my dog got out at 12 o'clock at night," he said. "I walked up the driveway and I almost couldn't make it back. That was the worst ever. I was … [Read more...] about Asbestos Worker Tasted It, Choked On It
Asbestos Lawsuit
Mine Workers Became Ill Filed Asbestos Lawsuit . Hundreds of mine workers in Helena, Mont., became ill or died while the state wrongly kept studies secret that documented the dangers of asbestos, former mine workers allege in a lawsuit about to be argued in the state's highest court. Eight former mine workers and the wife of one … [Read more...] about Asbestos Lawsuit
Neighborhood Worried About Potential Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos Exposure Has Neighbors Worried About Their Health. The Florida Department of Transportation purchased several homes just off Martin Luther King Blvd. as part of a $5 million plan to improve access to the Tallyrand Port. Now, a sign put up, during demolition of the homes, warning of asbestos has neighbors worried about their … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Worried About Potential Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos Deaths Hit Area Hard
Asbestos Deaths, Lawmakers Ban The Substance. Now Rhodes' daughter and son-in-law, Laura and James Trinkle, of LaPorte, hope a national study released Thursday will convince federal lawmakers to completely ban the substance long associated with Mesothelioma the disease that killed Rhodes at age 64 and to ensure that others who … [Read more...] about Asbestos Deaths Hit Area Hard
