For all the immediate confusion surrounding the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, first responders knew exactly where they needed to be: Shanksville, PA, the…
Category: Mesothelioma
Avon® Talc Lawsuits Drive Company to Bankruptcy
In August 2024, global beauty brand Avon Products, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due, in part, to the growing number of talcum powder lawsuits…
August 4th Marks the U.S. Coast Guard’s 234th Birthday!
Each year on August 4, the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its birthday. This year marks 234 years since the U.S. Coast Guard was established by…
$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…
Mesothelioma Survivors’ Stories: 7 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…
Sokolove Law: Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence
Back in 1979, James “Jim” Sokolove founded a law firm with a bold new idea: to make sure everyone, no matter who they were or…
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…
Was There Asbestos at Camp Lejeune? Mesothelioma Risks for Veterans on Base
From 1953 to 1987, the water at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was contaminated with dangerous chemicals. In addition to the toxic water, veterans…
