The link between asbestos and diseases like mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer is well understood today, but that wasn’t always the case. More than anyone…
Category: Mesothelioma
Asbestos in Schools: A Threat That Only Increases With Age
There’s a hidden threat in 33% of American schools — a toxin lying dormant in the walls, pipes, and insulation of thousands of classrooms. If…
Colorado Springs Residents Forced to Evacuate Homes After Asbestos Exposure
Residents of 2 apartment complexes in Colorado Springs, Colorado, were given a rude awakening this month, as local authorities ordered occupants to evacuate their homes…
Honeywell Hit With Lawsuit from Former Subsidiary Over Asbestos Liabilities
A former subsidiary of Honeywell is now suing the conglomerate for being coerced into a deal that would assume billions of dollars in asbestos liabilities…
Johnson & Johnson Issues Recall on 33,000 Bottles of Asbestos-Contaminated Baby Powder
On Fri., Oct. 18, 2019, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) voluntarily recalled a batch of Johnson’s Baby Powder® due to the presence of chrysotile asbestos. According…
9/11 Victim Compensation Funds Will Not Run Out of Money as Trump Signs Act to Help First Responders
On Monday, July 29, 2019, President Donald Trump signed an act into law extending the benefits of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). The…
Asbestos Contamination in Talc Draws Attention to Lack of Regulation in the Cosmetics Industry
When a company wants to market a new drug to American consumers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evaluates the new product to see if…
Cancer Survivors Remind Congress of Long-Term Costs of 9/11 Attacks
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…
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…
