After an impassioned hearing, the House Committee on the Judiciary voted to pass a bill that would shore up the financially troubled September 11th Victims…
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JoJo Siwa Makeup Set from Claire’s Part of Latest FDA Recall of Asbestos Contaminated Cosmetics
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted the public that asbestos has been detected in 2 cosmetic products. The manufacturers — Claire’s Stores…
Honoring Mesothelioma Survivors and Their Families on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is met with difficulty by many in the asbestos prevention community. For thousands of families impacted by asbestos, they are acutely aware of…
Firefighter Cancer Registry Will Be Valuable Research Tool in Fight Against Cancer
Firefighting is obviously a dangerous profession. Every year, thousands of men and women risk their health and safety to save lives, homes and communities. Yet…
$300 Million in Punitive Damages Added by New York Jury in Talc Lawsuit
A New York jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $300 Million in punitive damages over claims their talc products caused a woman’s mesothelioma.…
Inviting Disaster: U.S. Increased Asbestos Imports in 2018
The United States is the only developed country in the west that has not banned asbestos. Over 55 other nations have made the import and…
Memorial Day 2019: Remembering Our Heroes and Marking Their Sacrifices
Memorial Day may be a time for parades and picnics, but most importantly it is a day to remember those members of the military who…
Mesothelioma Survivor Awarded $25 Million in New York Talc Lawsuit
On May 21, a New York jury awarded $25 Million in compensatory damages to a mesothelioma survivor who claims her cancer was caused by her…
Off the Battlefield, Military Veterans Continue to Fight Asbestos-Related Diseases
Most Americans have a family member or friend who is a veteran or know someone who has been on active duty or in a combat…