From the early 1950s through 1980, many forced-air heating ducts installed in American homes and buildings were constructed, secured, or wrapped with materials that contained…
Category: Asbestos Exposure
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2025: Honoring the Lives Lost
On the morning of December 7, 1941, the course of American history changed forever. The Japanese military descended on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl…
Is Bronchitis a Symptom of Mesothelioma?
Bronchitis and mesothelioma could both impact lung function, but each condition affects your health in different ways. Understanding what sets these illnesses apart is key…
Steve McQueen & Mesothelioma: An Actor’s Fight Against Cancer
Steve McQueen, one of the biggest stars in Hollywood during the 1960s and 1970s, was more than just an actor — he was an American…
Newton Star Market Closed Due to Asbestos
On October 28, 2025, a popular grocery store in Massachusetts closed their doors to shoppers over an “imminent health hazard.” The health hazard? Asbestos. Demolition…
$40.1 Million Awarded to a U.S. Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma
NEW YORK – Sokolove Law is proud to announce a landmark $40.1 Million verdict secured on behalf of Walter Twidwell, an 81-year-old U.S. Navy veteran…
U.S. Navy Day 2025: Show Your Support for Sailors & Veterans
Throughout the year, certain days are dedicated to honoring the men and women who serve in different branches of the military. One of these observances…
$966 Million Awarded in J&J Talc Verdict for Mesothelioma
On October 6, 2025, a Los Angeles jury ordered Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to pay $966 Million to the family of Mae Moore, who died…
Avon® Talc Bankruptcy Approved
Hundreds of consumers have filed lawsuits claiming that Avon® talc-based powders caused them to develop cancer. Many of these claims link Avon’s talc to asbestos…
