Asbestos Blog

When it comes to the later stages of mesothelioma, the integration of palliative care has been established as a critical aspect of treatment. It has been proven not only to enhance patient well-being, but also address the many-sided challenges posed by this aggressive cancer. A study conducted by the National Cancer Institute discovered that early [...]Read More...

Receiving the diagnosis of mesothelioma is a jarring, life-changing experience. The unfortunate reality for those who have been exposed to asbestos and wind up developing mesothelioma is that the prognosis is often quite grim. Commonly, the life expectancy for someone who is diagnosed with mesothelioma is relatively short, in large part because the disease is [...]Read More...

Mesothelioma is a condition that still comes with a lot of questions despite being relatively well-known. Because of the widespread use of asbestos generations ago, and the significant damage that asbestos caused to those who were exposed, this relatively rare condition now gets plenty of attention.  But what is mesothelioma exactly, and where is it [...]Read More...

In a startling revelation from a BBC investigation, asbestos fibers have been detected in talc-containing makeup products, shedding fresh light on potential health hazards lurking in commonly used cosmetics. BBC journalist Phoebe Keane, driven by concerns about her own makeup, initiated the inquiry, which was featured in her series “Talc Tales” on BBC Radio 4’s [...]Read More...

As the fallout from the decades-long asbestos cover up continues, the average asbestos-related lung cancer settlement has doubled since 2012.  The asbestos coverup began around 1900, at the same time industrial asbestos use began. Asbestos costs were so low, and the demand for this substance was so high, that companies buried health risks for years. [...]Read More...

Are We Replaying the Asbestos Story with Forever Chemicals? A prominent corporate defense lawyer recently warned a group of plastics industry executives that they should circle the wagons and prepare for a wave of litigation that will “dwarf anything related to asbestos.” Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the “forever chemicals” that have emerged as one [...]Read More...

Corporate Attorneys are Rolling Out Their Lawsuits as EPA Bans Chrysotile Asbestos The ink isn’t even dry on the March 2024 asbestos ban, and asbestos providers are already sharpening their knives. One prominent industry lawyer says the strategy will focus on the difference between the EPA’s regulatory models, legally necessary medical evidence, and Rule 403’s [...]Read More...

As city crews recently wrapped up the cleanup of a steam main leak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side – a leak that spewed asbestos into the air – the incident serves as a stark reminder of the lurking dangers of asbestos in urban environments. Located at a manhole on Park Avenue between East 69th and [...]Read More...

In the depths of 1934, a hidden, ominous meeting occurred among America’s leading business executives from the asbestos industry. The stark setting bore witness to a dark convening meant to mask a deadly secret; the damning whispers about asbestos’s lethal effects on workers could no longer be ignored, and a desperate plot was hatched within [...]Read More...

A recent fire at one of the historic World War II-era blimp hangars in Tustin, California, has reignited long-standing concerns about potential asbestos exposure and environmental hazards. This incident was covered recently in our asbestos news series, so the latest development will be interesting to consider in light of what we already know about the [...]Read More...

Esthesioneuroblastoma, a rare cancer of the nasal cavity, might be influenced by asbestos exposure. Asbestos, a hazardous material, is known for its carcinogenic effects, but its role in this rare cancer is less clear. The scientific data on the potential link between asbestos exposure and esthesioneuroblastoma is minimal and requires further study. Could asbestos be [...]Read More...

Asbestos is one of the most internationally polarizing substances ever used in construction and manufacturing.  For starters, this carcinogenic substance was once used heavily throughout the world, and even cities and manufacturing companies proudly published the name “asbestos” on their landmarks and products.  Fast forward to 2024 and we see widespread lawsuits and the ongoing [...]Read More...