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…
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$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…
Asbestos Can Be Hiding in Home Building Materials – Know the Danger Signs
For decades now, asbestos has been publicly known as a lethal carcinogen. It may be an organic mineral found naturally within the earth, but it…
EPA Under Fire During First-Ever Hearing on Full Asbestos Ban
“I wish today’s hearing wasn’t necessary – that this bill wasn’t necessary,” said Rep. Frank Pallone, D-NJ, at the recent House subcommittee hearing on a…
It’s National Women’s Lung Health Week: Here’s What You Need to Know
The second full week of May marks National Women’s Lung Health Week (May 12-18), a time to promote awareness of lung cancer and other lung…