Mesothelioma Blog

  • Family Seeks Justice from Talc Companies After Mesothelioma Death

    In the last few years, the American public has become aware that the talc sold in popular body powder products over the last several decades may have been contaminated with asbestos, the mineral that causes malignant mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other asbestos-related illnesses. Victims of these diseases have come forward to seek justice from Johnson & …Read More

  • Defective 3M Respirators Blamed for Weyerhaeuser Employees’ Mesothelioma

    When Elvira Kilty and Herbert Spatz worked for the Weyerhaeuser Company’s door manufacturing plant in Marshfield, Wisconsin, they were issued 3M respirators to protect them against mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Years later both were diagnosed with the rare form of cancer and filed suit against 3M. Though the company attempted to have the case …Read More

  • Asbestos Companies’ Attempt to Bar Mesothelioma Expert Witnesses’ Testimony Denied

    Malignant mesothelioma lawsuits represent high stakes to victims and defendants alike: Many companies that have exposed people to the asbestos that caused their devastating illnesses have been ordered to pay millions of dollars. This has led to aggressive legal strategies, including trying to bar valuable expert witness testimony. In a recent case, a U.S. Magistrate …Read More

  • Appeals Court Agrees with Judge in Mesothelioma Dispute

    The road to a verdict in a mesothelioma lawsuit can be long, with lots of twists, turns, decisions, and appeals of decisions. When a judge decides in favor of a mesothelioma victim, there’s a good chance that the asbestos company that they’re suing is going to try to have the decision overturned by a higher …Read More

  • How to Choose the Right Mesothelioma Attorney for Veterans’ Cases

    Veterans frequently have to make sacrifices while serving their nation, some of which are obvious and others of which are not. One of these unspoken dangers is exposure to asbestos, a substance that was once widely utilized in military installations and equipment. This exposure has left many veterans facing mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer that disrupts …Read More

  • How to Choose the Right Mesothelioma Law Firm for Your Case

    Facing a mesothelioma diagnosis is overwhelming, and finding the right mesothelioma law firm to represent your case can be just as daunting. With so many legal options available, it’s crucial to select a firm that specializes in asbestos exposure cases and understands the complexities of mesothelioma litigation. The right law firm can help secure the …Read More

  • Auto Parts Company’s Bid to Avoid Mesothelioma Claim Denied

    Frank Labarre died of malignant mesothelioma after decades of working in the automobile repair industry. Over the years he worked as a tire repairman, a salesman, and even owned his own shop, Fleet Tire Service. When he was diagnosed with the deadly illness he filed suit against multiple defendants, including the companies that manufactured and …Read More

  • Roofing Mechanic’s Case to Proceed Despite Asbestos Company’s Objections

    Despite years of losses at the hands of judges and juries, asbestos companies continue to argue against their responsibility for mesothelioma diagnoses, even while admitting that their products contained the deadly carcinogen. One such case was heard in early 2020, when Veronica Jackson sued the Henry Company, seeking compensation for the injuries suffered by her …Read More

  • $17 Million Awarded to Family of Veteran Felled By Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma affects victims from all walks of life, but the vast majority of Americans diagnosed with the rare and fatal form of cancer continues to be veterans, and particularly those who served in the U.S.  Navy. An Arizona jury recently heard the case of one such victim, a man whose 35-year history of service in …Read More

  • Court of Appeals Rules Part-Time Job Doesn’t Eliminate Electrical Supply Company’s Mesothelioma Liability

    In February of 2017, Vickie Williams died of malignant mesothelioma while in the midst of a lawsuit charging Schneider Electric USA with responsibility for her death. Schneider had previously been known as Square D Company, and had been her father’s employer for several years, as well as her part-time employer for a few months when …Read More

  • Johnson & Johnson Halts Talcum Powder Sales, Continues to Deny Asbestos Risks

    Johnson & Johnson announced on May 19, 2020 that it would discontinue the sale of talcum powder product Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada. This move comes as lawsuits over asbestos-related illnesses in regular, long-term users of talc products continue to grow. In spite of those claims, and studies linking asbestos in talc to …Read More

  • Coronavirus Delays EPA Advisory Panel on Asbestos Risks

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) postponed a meeting of a science advisory panel that was supposed to happen on April 27. The panel is set to critique the EPA’s draft of an analysis of the risks posed by ongoing asbestos use. Asbestos, which can cause serious illnesses, including mesothelioma, is not completely banned I …Read More

  • COVID-19 and Mesothelioma Patients

    The coronavirus pandemic is affecting everyone, but in different ways. Among those most at risk for a serious, life-threatening infection are cancer patients. This outbreak impacts sensitive patients, like those with mesothelioma, and also their loved ones and caregivers. Know the facts about this illness, how it may put you at risk if you have …Read More

  • Largest Study of Women and Mesothelioma Complete

    The incidence of mesothelioma in men is significantly higher than in women. This is likely because workplace exposure to asbestos decades ago is the leading cause of this type of cancer. However, women do get mesothelioma, and studying the cancer in this population is important. They may have different underlying causes, varying symptoms, and even …Read More

  • Philadelphia Teachers Fight Back Against Asbestos in Buildings

    The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) recently brought a lawsuit against the city’s school district. The teachers allege that the district has failed to protect staff and teachers, numbering approximately 13,000 and 125,000, from asbestos in old buildings. Several schools have been closed in recent months due to damaged asbestos that has the potential to …Read More

  • Investigative Report Finds FDA Bowed to Industry Pressures over Asbestos in Talc

    A recent, in-depth investigation into the controversy surrounding talcum powder, asbestos, mesothelioma, and Johnson & Johnson conducted by Reuters turned up troubling information. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was found to have been deferring to the cosmetics industry for decades, letting companies like J & J regulate their own products and potential contamination …Read More

  • Johnson & Johnson Disputes FDA Finding of Asbestos in Talcum Powder

    Johnson & Johnson recently recalled thousands of bottles of its popular baby powder after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported finding asbestos in samples. Already facing thousands of lawsuits over mesothelioma and other types of cancer potentially triggered by talcum powder, the company is denying the FDA’s findings. A new problem has arisen, …Read More

  • Benefits of Immunotherapy Match Those of Chemotherapy, New Mesothelioma Study Finds

    A trial of immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in patients with mesothelioma has had promising results. The trial shows that the benefits of the therapy equal those of standard chemotherapy, which can cause a lot of uncomfortable side effects. Researchers hope that the study will also shed light on why some patients respond better to immunotherapy than …Read More

  • Phase II Clinical Trial Recruiting Mesothelioma Patients for Immunotherapy

    A clinical trial testing two immunotherapy drugs in the treatment of mesothelioma is still recruiting patients who want to participate. The trial, led by Dr. Arkadiusz Dudek of HealthPartners Regions Cancer Care Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, needs 35 adults with mesothelioma. The trial is ready for phase II and will be held at several locations …Read More

  • White House Staff Relocated as Asbestos Discovered and Abated

    Several White House staffers, including senior aides like Ivanka Trump and Larry Kudlow, have been forced to relocate from their offices due to the hazards posed by asbestos in the historic building. The $250,000-abatement project to remove the harmful materials is expected to take a few weeks. This highlights the ongoing need to recognize the …Read More

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