Over 618,000 Americans will likely die from cancer in 2025 alone, according to the National Cancer Institute. While being diagnosed with mesothelioma or another cancer…
Category: Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma vs. Lung Cancer
Mesothelioma and lung cancer are two serious diseases that can both affect the lungs, but they are not the same. However, mesothelioma may be mistaken…
$8 Billion J&J Talc Bankruptcy Settlement Rejected by Judge
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has rejected Johnson & Johnson’s $8 Billion talc settlement, blocking the company’s latest attempt to resolve lawsuits involving asbestos-contaminated talcum powder…
Can You Sue for Lung Cancer?
Patients and their loved ones may be able to sue for lung cancer if they were exposed to asbestos. This dangerous mineral can cause lung…
$260 Million Verdict in Latest Johnson & Johnson Mesothelioma Lawsuit
On June 3, a jury awarded an Oregon woman with mesothelioma a $260 Million verdict from Johnson & Johnson, the maker of the talcum powder…
Advocates Push for Total Asbestos Ban to Prevent Mesothelioma
In honor of National Cancer Prevention Month, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) united to renew their…
Kelly-Moore Paints Shutting Down After Paying Over $600 Million in Asbestos Lawsuits
On January 12, 2024, Kelly-Moore Paints announced the company is shutting down after 78 years in business. The reason why? Asbestos. For decades, a variety…
10 Reasons Asbestos Should Be Banned in America
For decades, many manufacturers hid the dangers of asbestos, a carcinogen known to cause serious illnesses like mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other asbestos-related diseases. Despite widespread…
Asbestos in Cosmetics: Advocates Call for Stricter Manufacturing Practices to Protect Consumers
For years, experts and consumers have been concerned about the number of popular cosmetics that contain asbestos, a substance known to cause cancers like mesothelioma.…
