For years, asbestos was used in everything from toothpaste and cigarette filters to the fake snow in The Wizard of Oz. Many manufacturers of asbestos-containing…
Category: Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivors’ Stories: 10 Testimonies of Long-Term Survival & Hope
Getting diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos, can come as a surprise to many. Because symptoms can take 20-50 years…
Honoring Mesothelioma Veterans Advocate Bob O’Donnell
Robert “Bob” O’Donnell, a former mesothelioma case investigator at Sokolove Law, passed away on August 8, 2025. He dedicated much of his life to serving…
August 4th Marks the U.S. Coast Guard’s 235th Birthday!
Each year on August 4, the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its birthday. This year marks 235 years since the U.S. Coast Guard was established by…
15 States Combined for Over 185,000 Asbestos Deaths in 18 Years
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once widely used in construction, shipbuilding, and other trades. States where these industries were common are among…
Is There Talc in Your Food & Medicine?
While concerns about talc in cosmetics have been widely publicized, far less attention has been given to its presence in food, supplements, and medications, even…
Anniversary of U.S. Asbestos Ban: 35 Years Later, Americans Still Lack Protections
On July 12, 1989, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a landmark rule to ban asbestos, a toxic mineral known to cause mesothelioma and…
Philadelphia Becomes First U.S. School District Criminally Charged for Asbestos Violations
In July 2025, the School District of Philadelphia became the first school district in the country to face criminal charges for failing to protect students…
EPA to Reconsider Asbestos Ban, Sparking Health Concerns
In June 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced their intent to reconsider the agency’s previous ban on chrysotile asbestos, one of six types…
