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…
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…
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…
Washington Makes It Easier to Sue for Mesothelioma & Other Work-Related Illnesses
In May 2025, the Washington Supreme Court issued a landmark decision that opened the door for workers with mesothelioma and other occupational illnesses to sue…
BAP1 & Mesothelioma: Why Asbestos Companies Fund Flawed Research
Recent headlines regarding several corporate-backed medical studies have sparked confusion about the role of a gene called BAP1 in mesothelioma development. While certain genetic factors…
