Asbestos Blog

Asbestos was widely used in the auto industry for its heat-resistant properties, especially in brake linings and clutches. This article discusses the hidden legacy of asbestos in automotive parts, the risks it poses to mechanics and car enthusiasts, and the steps being taken to reduce exposure. Asbestos in Automotive Components Asbestos was heavily used in [...]Read More...

Many people have been exposed to the large amount of mesothelioma commercials that have dominated television in recent years. That may have been the first time you ever came across the term mesothelioma. But with so much emphasis on financial compensation and legal rights, what normally gets lost in the discussion is how (and if) [...]Read More...

Back in the early 20th century, asbestos was like industrial fairy dust. It was strong, cheap, and most importantly, fireproof. You could find it everywhere. It became the cornerstone of construction, manufacturing, and the automotive industry. And for a while, it seemed like asbestos could do no wrong. What no one was telling you—what corporations [...]Read More...

The recent Dynarex baby powder recall is a chilling echo of Johnson & Johnson’s legal battles over asbestos-tainted talc. Decades ago, internal documents revealed that Johnson & Johnson had been aware of potential contamination, yet failed to act decisively. Decades before that, companies selling asbestos products took steps to conceal from the public the many [...]Read More...

Exploring the Possible Link Between Asbestos Exposure and Penile Cancer Risk A key ingredient in almost everything built before 1980 can cause cancer almost anywhere in the body, including the penis. Asbestos-related penile cancer is quite rare, mostly because so few studies have been conducted in this area. However, it has been recorded among veterans [...]Read More...

How Johnson & Johnson Dodged Liability with a Legal Shuffle The Supreme Court passed on a case that addresses the controversial Texas two-step bankruptcy strategy, legalizing that technique, for now. As part of its bankruptcy, the manufacturing giant Georgia-Pacific wanted to extend the litigation shield to Bestwall LLC, an affiliate it created to handle asbestos [...]Read More...

Yes, in some cases. Depending on the nature of the mesothelioma tumor, a hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) treatment, commonly known as a “chemo bath”, is a developing cancer treatment that can sometimes be effective against mesothelioma. Exploring how a targeted cancer treatment offers new hope for mesothelioma patients by delivering chemotherapy directly to the tumor. [...]Read More...

Understanding how industrial asbestos still poses significant health risks over a hundred years after its introduction to the modern world. Asbestos, a naturally occurring fibrous mineral, is categorized into two primary families: amphiboles and serpentines. The amphibole family includes amosite, crocidolite, anthophyllite, actinolite, and tremolite, which have straight and needle-like fibers, while chrysotile is the [...]Read More...

Is there a silent killer hiding in your common household product?  In recent years, the spotlight has turned towards the safety of talcum powder. Once a staple in many homes, particularly for infants and adults seeking relief from chafing and moisture, talcum powder has been linked to a serious health concern… the potential for asbestos [...]Read More...

Landowners should understand the risks, rights and liabilities if their property contains asbestos, including obligations to test for and remove potential absestos exposure. Until recently, this topic was almost completely irrelevant. Property owners, such as multifamily dwelling and commercial building owners, weren’t liable for asbestos exposure damages unless they knew the building contained asbestos. Constructive [...]Read More...

Examining the Hidden Dangers of Asbestos Exposure in Steel Manufacturing and Its Lasting Impact on Worker Health Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral known for its heat resistance, tensile strength, and insulating properties, was extensively used in U.S. industry during the majority of the 20th century. Its fibrous structure made it an attractive material for a [...]Read More...

Recall raises specter of asbestos exposure in talc products. Even the cosmetic industry has been haunted by reports of asbestos contamination in its talc-based products. Is your Halloween makeup safe? In a development that echoes some of the most high-profile product safety scandals of recent years, Dynarex Corporation has initiated a recall of its baby [...]Read More...