Mesothelioma lawyers report EPA & Florida City Settle Asbestos Handling Dispute
Marco Island won’t be penalized, but contractor will pay $81,000 fine.
Mesothelioma Report: Florida Man Awarded $14 Million in Asbestos Lawsuit
Jury finds deadly mesothelioma was caused by asbestos fibers—and chemical giant’s negligence.
Students Exposed to Asbestos—Put at Risk for Mesothelioma—During Job-Training
Three arrests made; prosecutors say up to 80 teenagers were directed to remove cancer-causing asbestos from building.
Decades after Asbestos Dangers Known, Regulation Still Proves Challenging
Linked to cancer and lung disease, asbestos is regulated but not banned—with some states stricter than others.
Colorado Man Indicted for Triggering Asbestos Emergency
04/23/2010 Colorado (Mesothelioma News) – Pretending to be a certified asbestos inspector in order to obtain employment, a Colorado man improperly performed air testing and falsified lab results, a Colorado grand jury said on April 15. The state grand jury charged that his actions contributed to the release of dangerous asbestos particles and threatened “immediate […]
Reader beware-Salem Public Library toxic
Salem Public Library will restart the demolition and removal of asbestos containing materials from the reading hall. Oregon asbestos abatement injury news-Salem Public Library needs lighting changes to avoid asbestos fibers exposure. Salem, OR–Salem City Council agreed to reallocate $165,000 to the Salem Public Library in May 2009 so additional removal of asbestos containing materials […]
Former Colorado Elks Club asbestos abatement project begins
107 year-old former Fort Collins Elks Club bought by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) for $2.8 million needs asbestos abatement and mercury demolition. Fort Collins DDA seeks skilled contractors to remove asbestos fibers from the former Elks Lodge construction project. Fort Collins, CO–Skilled contractors certified in asbestos abatement are working closely with the Fort Collins, […]
Mesothelioma cancer alert-UK industrial plant fire releases asbestos
Monty’s Tropical Rags factory in West Midlands succumbed to a violent blaze early this week requiring the efforts of 200 firefighters to contain the inferno. West Midlands police and fire officials closed roads and train stations urging residents to close their windows amidst fears of a massive exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma cancer alert-West Midlands police […]