Mesothelioma and Asbestosis-Related Lawsuits Filed in Illinois

"Another asbestos-related lawsuit recently filed at Madison County Circuit Court in Illinois tells the story of a man who passed away from mesothelioma after a career as a laborer. A second lawsuit covers a man who was exposed to asbestos during the course of his employment as a railroad worker.
Gilbert Gillis was diagnosed with pleural [...]" (2008-10-31)
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Chrysotile Asbestos Remains off the United Nations Watch List

"International discussions at the Rotterdam Convention in Rome are currently being held this week. The topics are concerned with controlling the international trade in substances like asbestos that are harmful to human health and the environment.
This year, the issues at hand are very important to asbestos victims who have contracted diseases such as mesothelioma and [...]" (2008-10-31)
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World Health Organization Releases Global Asbestos Statistics

"The World Health Organization has released some frightening statistics relating to deaths from asbestos-related diseases. Unfortunately, these statistics demonstrate how the over-use of asbestos in the twentieth century will continue to haunt mankind well into the twenty-first century.
According to the World Health Organization, at least 90,000 people around the world pass away every single year [...]" (2008-10-30)
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Fraud Accusations for Owner of New York Asbestos-Testing Company

"Dominic Perruccio, the owner of a Peekskill, New York asbestos-testing company, has been charged with a felony after it was found he had continued to operate his business despite having his state certification suspended.
The Peekskill-based business had its state certification suspended in March, 2007 due to several infractions. The company was no longer licensed to [...]" (2008-10-30)
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Illinois Central Railroad Company Sued By Son Of Former Employee

"The Illinois Central Railroad Company is being sued by Donald Hamilton, son of the late Raymond Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton’s lawsuit claims that his late father’s asbestosis was caused by asbestos exposure while working for the company.
The late Mr. Hamilton likely inhaled dangerous asbestos fibers and other carcinogenic materials while he was employed with the railroad [...]" (2008-10-30)
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Son Files Asbestos Lawsuit A Year After His Father’s Death

"An Illinois man has filed an asbestos-related lawsuit on behalf his late father. James Gillis’ suit states that his father, the late Gilbert Gillis, was diagnosed with mesothelioma that was wrongfully caused by 69 defendant corporations that failed to properly protect the late Mr. Gillis from the consequences of asbestos exposure.
James Gillis stated that [...]" (2008-10-30)
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Kentucky Widow Sues 149 Corporations On Behalf Of Her Late Husband

"Eloise Heep of Kentucky has filed a lawsuit in Madison County Court on behalf of her late husband. The suit claims that Zelba Leon Heep’s diagnosis and subsequent death from mesothelioma cancer was wrongfully cause by 149 corporations, including Mr. Heep’s former employers.
Mrs. Heep’s suit alleges that her husband was exposed to asbestos-containing materials while [...]" (2008-10-30)
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New research sheds light on lung cancer for non-smokers

"New research sheds light on lung cancer for non-smokers
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Construction infonet eBulletin

"Latest edition available, covers: Construction industry takes action on semi-automatic quick hitches, Liverpool crane collapse, Asbestos - Hidden Killer, safety alert on gas appliance flues in ceiling voids, recent enforcement activity, events, new publications…
 Find out more - sign up for your Construction eBulletin
" (2008-10-30)
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Local Authority Newsletter: October 2008

"Latest issue out now covering a range of industry related topics and issues: Local Authority/HSE Partnership Conference 2008, Health and safety partners building a better future in the South West, Asbestos: the Hidden Killer Campaign, Ladder Exchange 2008…
 Find out more - sign up for a free email
" (2008-10-30)
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Scotland asbestos campaign photo

"A photograph is now available for the Scottish launch of the ‘Asbestos: Hidden Killer’ campaign at Hampden Park football. It features Jim Murphy MP, Secretary of State for Scotland; Greg Haywood, Head of HSE’s Asbestos Licensing Unit and David Crawford, goalkeeper with Queen’s Park FC.
View the Scotland asbestos campaign press release
" (2008-10-30)
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Mesothelioma Lawsuit Filed by a Texas Couple

"A Texas couple has filed an asbestos-related lawsuit alleging that the husband’s mesothelioma, which he developed after asbestos exposure several decades ago, was wrongfully caused.
Asbestos is dangerous because the toxic, microscopic fibers that make up asbestos can easily break off materials and become airborne. If these fibers are inhaled, they often lodge themselves within the [...]" (2008-10-29)
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Improper Asbestos Removal Halts Work on Apartments

"A California-based company, which recently purchased apartments in Eugene, Oregon for renovation, has had their work halted after reports that asbestos was improperly and illegally removed from the apartments.
Asbestos is dangerous because any amount of exposure can cause a range of serious diseases, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. 
Most cases of malignant mesothelioma are diagnosed [...]" (2008-10-29)
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Mulch May Contain Asbestos, According To KY Division For Air Quality

"Mulch composed of ground-up demolition debris from the former Independent Tobacco Warehouse in Horse Cave, Kentucky may contain asbestos, according to a report released by the state Department for Environmental Protection.
According to the Division for Air Quality, all asbestos removal and subsequent demolition must be reported prior to occurring, but DAQ is now claiming [...]" (2008-10-29)
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Government of New South Wales, Australia discloses that 1,300 primary and secondary schools that still contain asbestos

"According to the NSW Education Director, approximately 70 percent of the public schools in New South Wales contain asbestos. Having completed an exhaustive $3 million survey of the state’s schools, the government is releasing a register giving the nature and location for all asbestos remaining in 1,300 primary and secondary schools in the state. " (2008-10-29)
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Update: Asbestos Will Not Be Added To “Watch List” Of Harmful Chemicals

"After meetings in Rome this week, the United Nations will not be adding chrysotile asbestos to their “watch list” of harmful chemicals, according to Rotterdam Convention officials. The discussion of whether or not to add asbestos to the list will not be picked up again for at least two more years.
Canadian officials were perhaps the [...]" (2008-10-28)
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Researchers Continue To Test Effects Of Chemo On Mesothelioma Patients

"Researchers in Britain recently conducted a study of the impact of chemotherapy on patients suffering from malignant pleural mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure. The findings of the study, which were published in the Lancet, a 185-year old British journal of medicine, stated that chemotherapy, along with other traditional cancer treatments, such as [...]" (2008-10-28)
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W.R. Grace & Company Fortunes not Hampered by Asbestos Problems

"Recent third quarter financial results from W.R. Grace & Company prove that the company responsible for asbestos contamination in Libby, Montana hasn’t suffered permanently from its asbestos dealings.
Libby is famous for being a small town that operated a vermiculite mine contaminated with tremolite asbestos. Local residents and employees of Grace have been exposed to dangerously [...]" (2008-10-28)
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North Carolina Attorney Allegedly Fired after Making Asbestos Complaint

"Former North Carolina official Gilbert Jackson says he has devoted his professional life to making workplaces across the state healthy and safe. Now, however, he claims he has been “pushed out” of his job because he reported an asbestos threat in the office building where he used to work.
Exposure to asbestos has been known to cause several [...]" (2008-10-28)
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November Is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month

"The Lung Cancer Alliance, as well as many other cancer-awareness organizations, have announced that November will be Lung Cancer Awareness Month. During the month of November, Americans are encouraged to do their part to increase awareness of lung-related cancers, including mesothelioma, a fatal cancer that affects thousands each year and is perhaps one of the [...]" (2008-10-28)
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Paul Mancuso of Utica, NY indicted for illegal asbestos removal and conspiracy to commit fraud

"45-year-old businessman Paul Mancuso of Utica, NY, has been indicted—along with his father and brother Steven—for violations of the federal Clean Air Act and the Superfund Act for illegally removing asbestos from numerous sites in Upstate New York. They have also been charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and to defraud the United " (2008-10-28)
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Missouri: Springfield Closes Fire Station for Asbestos Removal

"Springfield Closes Fire Station for Asbestos Removal
The city of Springfield, Missouri will shutdown one of its fire stations for asbestos removal.
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CMAJ Editorial Condemns Canadian Government on Chrysotile

"CMAJ Editorial Condemns Canadian Government on Chrysotile
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Mayor In Milford, NJ May Finally See Asbestos Cleanup At Paper Mill Site

"The mayor of Milford, New Jersey is calling for the immediate cleanup of the Milford Paper Mill, and now the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing the mill be added to the list of Superfund sites, which would subsequently provide funds for the cleanup.
The paper mill site contains asbestos, as well as other dangerous chemicals, [...]" (2008-10-27)
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Libby Residents Will Finally Get Their Day In Court

"For nearly three years various courts all the way up to the Supreme Court have heard pre-trial motions relating to the Libby, Montana asbestos case involving W.R. Grace Co. Hundreds of former W. R. Grace workers and residents have been exposed to asbestos, and finally, after a long wait on the part of the plaintiffs, [...]" (2008-10-27)
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Asbestos found in Public Recreation Area in New Jersey

"Chunks of asbestos have been found lying on the ground at a newly-finished recreation field in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. The recent discovery has prompted an investigation into just how must asbestos might be present in the soil of the recreation area.
Mayor Richard DiLascio said the asbestos contamination was found near the property line behind the [...]" (2008-10-27)
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126 Nations Meet To Discuss Asbestos In Rome This Week

"This week, 126 nations, including Canada and Iran, will meet in Rome, Italy to discuss the addition of chrysotile asbestos to a list of harmful and potentially deadly chemicals. According to Canadian officials, their nation exports 95% of the chrysotile asbestos that is mined there, and it is therefore no surprise to know that Canada [...]" (2008-10-27)
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Mayor of Milford, NJ is determined to clean up old paper mill

"Jim Gallos, the mayor of Milford, NJ, has been fighting to have the old Milford paper mill cleaned of asbestos and other toxic substances and redeveloped for productive use. The EPA recognized in a recent report that the mill creates an environmental threat to neighbors as well as trespassers who go onto the unsecured " (2008-10-27)
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The Ohio Supreme Court holds 2004 asbestos law applies to cases filed before its effective date

"The Ohio Supreme Court has held that the 2004 asbestos law that tightened requirements for asbestos personal injury claimants will apply even to cases that were already pending when the law was passed. The 2004 law stated that it was intended to be retroactive—to apply to pending cases. The court’s ruling means that " (2008-10-24)
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Canada’s Asbestos Policy and Exports Under Examination

"Canada has come under scrutiny this week for issues relating to asbestos exports and policies. The U.S. federal government has also been accused in matters relating to the toxic substance.
These issues are important due to next week’s international talks in Rome about controlling the international trade in substances that are harmful to human health and [...]" (2008-10-24)
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Threat of Mesothelioma Remains as Disputes at Georgia Mill Delay Asbestos Abatement

"Asbestos abatement is often time consuming and expensive, and the abatement at the Old Peerless Woolen Mills complex in Rossville, Georgia is straining tempers and possibly creating public health problems.
Rossville Mayor Johnny Baker says he’s worried that the abatement the Mill desperately needs won’t be completed due to strained relationships with the manager of the [...]" (2008-10-24)
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Secretary of State supports launch of HSE ‘Asbestos the Hidden Killer’ campaign

"Figures issued by the HSE today revealed that every week 20 tradesmen die from asbestos-related diseases, and this number is set to increase.Secretary of State for Scotland Jim Murphy has given his support to help highlight the importance of the Health and Safety Executive’s Asbestos: The Hidden Killer campaign which is running throughout October and [...]" (2008-10-24)
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Asbestos: ‘The Hidden Killer’ Real life stories

"Find out how exposure to asbestos has affected the lives of 12 families.
View the real life stories
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‘Asbestos: Hidden Killer’ campaign launched with ex-footballer Ian Wright

"Figures issued by the Health and Safety Executive today revealed that every week 20 tradesmen die from asbestos-related diseases, and this number is set to increase.
View Asbestos: Hidden Killer press release
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Survey company prosecuted as asbestos campaign begins

"An asbestos surveying company has been fined after being prosecuted by HSE for failing to identify asbestos insulation board in school buildings in Rhondda Cynon Taf during a series of type 2 asbestos surveys carried out for the Authority.
View survey company prosecuted press release
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Construction Infonet – October 2008

"Construction Infonet is a free e-Bulletin from the HSE for all in the construction industry. This issue semi automatic quick-hitches, asbestos, gas appliances flues in ceiling voids… 
View October construction bulletin
" (2008-10-20)
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Asbestos Liaison Group

"The minutes for the 23rd meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group held on 22 May 2008 in Rose Court, London are now available.
Read the minutes of the 23rd meeting
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Asbestos hidden killer campaign launched

"HSE is working with key stakeholders (trades unions, trade associations, suppliers) to raise awareness amongst tradesmen that they are at risk from exposure to asbestos.
View the campaign website
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National asbestos campaign starts next week

"HSE’s national campaign; “Asbestos: the hidden killer” launches online on Monday 13th October with a new website. Visit the preview page now to listen to radio adverts that will feature in the campaign.
Asbestos: hidden killer campaign
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Asbestos - the hidden killer

"Launch of the revamped asbestos topic site, with greater focus on campaign and key themes. 
View Asbestos - hidden killer website
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Council fined after school caretaker exposed to asbestos

"HSE is warning employers they must ensure all relevant employees are aware of the location of asbestos in the workplace after a school caretaker was exposed to hazardous dust.
Read the full article
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Asbestos in system buildings - duty holder checklist

"A checklist for duty holders assessing the risks from asbestos in some school buildings.
View the system building checklist
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Asbestos Hidden Killer national campaign

"Starts October 2008. Are you more at risk that you think? Asbestos - the Hidden Killer video tells the story of a mesothelioma victim and his son tell their story about how it has affected their lives.
Watch the Hidden Killer video
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Local authority news - September 2008

"In this issue: escalators and moving walks consultation, Asbestos: The Hidden Killer campaign, Sensible Risk campaign, Ladder Exchange 2008, new gas installer registration…
Read LAU news - September
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Asbestos Liaison Group memo - Notification of licensed asbestos work

"This revision has been produced to incorporate changes to the requirement to submit a plan of work. This memo supersedes previous version ALG memo 02/05.
07/08 - Notification of licensed asbestos work [PDF 55KB]
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Asbestos licensing reading list

"Annex 5 of the Asbestos Licence Assessment Guide (ALAG), Reading material and list of training providers has been updated.
View Annex 5 reading material
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Asbestos - hidden killer

"National campaign starts October 2008, targeting tradesmen at risk from asbestos exposure.
Find out more about the October asbestos campaign 
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Secretary of State supports launch of HSE ‘Asbestos the Hidden killer’ campaign

"Figures issued by the HSE today revealed that every week 20 tradesmen die from asbestos-related diseases, and this number is set to increase.
Secretary of State for Scotland Jim Murphy has given his support to help highlight the importance of the Health and Safety Executive’s Asbestos: The Hidden Killer campaign which is running throughout October and [...]" (2008-10-24)
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Asbestos: ‘The Hidden Killer’ Real life stories

"Find out how exposure to asbestos has affected the lives of 12 families.
View the real life stories
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New Zealand government: Asbestos-containing products are still a danger for builders

"NZ government finds asbestos-containing products are still a danger for builders
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Asbestos victims are dying before their cases are completed

"Asbestos victims are dying before their cases are completed
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Pleural Mesothelioma Study Recruiting Patients

"Pleural Mesothelioma Study Recruiting Patients
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Family of deceased UNISON member wins compensation case

"Family of deceased UNISON member wins compensation case
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UK: Asbestos left to sit in residents' homes

"UK: Asbestos left to sit in residents' homes
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Australia: Asbestos discovery in civic center kept a secret by the city council

"Australia: Asbestos discovery in civic center kept a secret by the city council
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Government budget cuts deter progress in fight against cancer

"Government budget cuts deter progress in fight against cancer
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Navelbine and cisplatin/pemetrexed in treatment of pleural mesothelioma

"Navelbine and cisplatin/pemetrexed in treatment of pleural mesothelioma
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Supreme Court Rejects W.R. Grace Appeals

"Supreme Court Rejects W.R. Grace Appeals
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New EU Chemical Laws Could Have Global Commercial Impact

"New EU Chemical Laws Could Have Global and Commercial Impact
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Mesothelioma and Other Asbestos-Related Diseases Cause Mass Asbestos Lawsuit

"Recently in Madison County, Illinois, around 150 victims of asbestos-related diseases filed a civil conspiracy class action lawsuit claiming they were given misleading information about asbestos.
The claimants say they were exposed to the toxic substance unnecessarily and without knowing they could later be affected by harmful asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is a [...]" (2008-10-23)
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Renovations Halted At Oregon Apartments

"The renovation project being conducted on an apartment building in Eugene, Oregon has been halted due to suspicions of improper asbestos removal. The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency and Eugene building inspectors have both issued notices of violation to the building managers and owner and are seeking the individuals who may have improperly and [...]" (2008-10-23)
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Wisconsin Couple Files Asbestos Suit

"A Wisconsin couple has filed an asbestos related lawsuit in the Madison County Court in Illinois. Amado Torres-Padron and Laurentina Torres are claiming that Amado Torres’ diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma is the result of working closely with asbestos-containing products while employed with various companies.
The couple alleges that while Amado was employed as a foundry [...]" (2008-10-23)
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Kankakee, Illinois nursing home evacuated because of asbestos danger

"The release of asbestos into the ventilation system of the Bourbonnais Terrace nursing home in Kankakee, Illinois has forced the evacuation of almost 200 residents. The Illinois Dept of Public Health ordered the residents be moved out, and nursing home administrators worked with the local fire department to set up temporary shelter and support " (2008-10-23)
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‘Asbestos: Hidden Killer’ campaign launched with ex-footballer Ian Wright

"Figures issued by the Health and Safety Executive today revealed that every week 20 tradesmen die from asbestos-related diseases, and this number is set to increase.
View Asbestos: Hidden Killer press release
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University of Vermont Boiler Explosion Investigation Stalled

"The investigation into the explosion of a boiler located in Gutterson Fieldhouse on the University of Vermont campus will be put on hold for the time being due to asbestos removal in the boiler room. The boiler explosion occurred last Thursday during servicing being conducted by three University employees.
According to reports the explosion seriously [...]" (2008-10-22)
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Montana Courthouse May Undergo Asbestos Abatement

"The Butte Silver Bow Courthouse in Butte, Montana may be approved for asbestos abatement, according to local officials. Asbestos-laden materials in the basement were discovered quite awhile ago, but there was no need to proceed with the costly removal process because the basement was not in use. Officials are now asking for approval so that [...]" (2008-10-22)
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Mesothelioma Doesn’t Stop Marathon Runner from Participating

"Tom Kaisersatt has been running marathons for 20 years. He is 68 years old, and he’s not letting mesothelioma stop him from participating in the upcoming Silicon Valley Marathon that is being held on October 26.
In recent years, running has become a favorite method of fund-raising for many organizations. The Susan G. Komen Race for [...]" (2008-10-22)
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More Mesothelioma Lawsuits Filed in Madison County, Illinois

"Several more asbestos-related lawsuits were recently filed in Madison County, Illinois.  While it is typically men in manual occupations who are affected by asbestos exposure, one lawsuit shows women are also at risk for developing asbestos-related diseases.
In each lawsuit, the plaintiff worked in a location where asbestos products were either manufactured or used on a [...]" (2008-10-22)
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Former paper mill in Circleville, Ohio will be cleared of asbestos and other toxins and redeveloped—possibly as ethanol plant

"The former Smurfit-Stone facility in Circleville, Illinois (in operation for more than a hundred years but left vacant over the last decade) will be cleaned up and redeveloped. Investors will get $750,000 from the Clean Ohio Assistance Fund to remove asbestos from all structures on the property before they are demolished.
The property " (2008-10-22)
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Survey company prosecuted as asbestos campaign begins

"An asbestos surveying company has been fined after being prosecuted by HSE for failing to identify asbestos insulation board in school buildings in Rhondda Cynon Taf during a series of type 2 asbestos surveys carried out for the Authority.
View survey company prosecuted press release
" (2008-10-22)
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Asbestos Discovered In Soil At New Jersey Recreation Field

"An asbestos related investigation has begun involving the newly-finished recreation fields in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. Pieces of material containing harmful asbestos were found lying near the field, and officials have decided to launch an investigation to determine exactly how much asbestos may exist in the soil surrounding the area of the rec fields. According [...]" (2008-10-21)
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Ruling In Ohio Leads To Dismissal Of 30,000 Asbestos Lawsuits

"A panel of three Ohio judges, all presiding over Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, threw out a total of 30,000 asbestos related injury claims on Monday after to a ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court last week regarding the upholding of certain limits on asbestos cases.
Judge Harry Hanna, who has handled thousands of asbestos-related cases [...]" (2008-10-21)
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Former Safety Attorney Claims Asbestos Complaint Cost Him His Job

"A former safety attorney working with the North Carolina Occupational and Safety Health Review Commission was allegedly fired from his position because of reports he made regarding asbestos in the building where he worked.
Gilbert Jackson, a former North Carolina safety official, made a complaint about asbestos in his workplace to the state labor department and [...]" (2008-10-21)
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Mesothelioma Lawsuit Filed Against Whirlpool and Maytag

"Finding themselves in the midst of an asbestos-related lawsuit, the Maytag and Whirlpool Corporation has asked Madison County, Illinois Circuit Judge Daniel Stack to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the estate of a man who passed away from mesothelioma.
Maytag and Whirlpool attorneys are arguing that the plaintiff has failed to provide enough evidence to prove [...]" (2008-10-21)
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Pittsburgh School Solves Asbestos Problems

"Park Elementary School in Munhall, Pittsburgh has been closed since September 17 due to the discovery of asbestos in a building’s roof. However, the school is now reporting that it will reopen this week with all of the asbestos problems resolved.
Steel Valley School District Superintendent William Kinavey said air samples that had been taken in [...]" (2008-10-21)
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Minneapolis Homes To Be Tested For Interior Asbestos Contamination

"Following permission given to area residents by the Western Mineral Product Plant located on Madison Street in Minneapolis to use left over products from the company for landscaping needs eight years ago, environmental officials now have to conduct a cleanup and abatement of products containing deadly asbestos.
Cleanup and removal is concentrated around the former [...]" (2008-10-20)
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Asbestos Abatement To Take Place At Alabama School

"According to recent reports the construction of the new 92,700 square-foot Fairhope Elementary School in Baldwin County, Alabama will be put on hold due to the need to remove harmful asbestos-containing materials from the current Fairhope Middle School building. The old school was to be torn down, excluding the gym and the media center, [...]" (2008-10-20)
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Florida Streetcars To Be Rid of Asbestos

"The transit agency in Florida’s Hillsborough County has plans in the works to spend thousands of dollars towards the removal of harmful asbestos materials from the county’s electric streetcars.
Maintenance workers in charge of working on the streetcars discovered that various electrical parts contained dangerous asbestos particles. Subsequent to the discovery officials at the [...]" (2008-10-20)
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Three Mesothelioma Lawsuits Filed in Illinois

"A recent batch of lawsuits filed in Madison County Circuit Court on September 26, 2008 concern three separate cases of asbestos exposure. Each of the cases involves a man who has either developed or passed away from as asbestos-related disease.
In most of these types of cases, exposure to asbestos has occurred through working in a [...]" (2008-10-20)
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Nanomaterial Screening helps determine which particles are toxic

"Nanomaterial Screening Determines Which Particles Are Toxic
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Streetcars in Tampa, Florida will soon be asbestos free

"Workers for Florida’s Hillsborough County transit system discovered asbestos in some of the streetcars’ electrical components. Officials have ordered that asbestos-containing parts be switched out for new parts as soon as they are available. The total cost of the upgrade is unknown, but one official said he expected it would cost thousands of " (2008-10-20)
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Construction Infonet – October 2008

"Construction Infonet is a free e-Bulletin from the HSE for all in the construction industry. This issue semi automatic quick-hitches, asbestos, gas appliances flues in ceiling voids… 
View October construction bulletin
" (2008-10-20)
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Mesothelioma Lawsuits Affected by Ohio Court Ruling

"The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled that a 2004 law, which enforces stricter rules on persons suing for asbestos-related injuries, can now be applicable to suits pending before the 2004 law was passed. The 5-2 vote could lead to the dismissal of many of the 40,000 cases filed in Ohio before the law was put [...]" (2008-10-17)
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Experts: Current pain treatment not sufficient for cancer patients

"Experts: Current Pain Treatment Not Sufficient for Cancer Patients
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Former Shipyard Worker Dies Of Mesothelioma

"Aido Richelli of Portsmouth, New Hampshire passed away at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on October 15th following a battle with mesothelioma cancer. He was 73 years old.
Mr. Richelli had worked for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard until 1992 and had previously served with the U.S. Coast Guard. During his Coast Guard service, he sailed [...]" (2008-10-17)
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Asbestos Related Lawsuit Filed in Texas

"An asbestos-related lawsuit has been filed by a Texas couple naming 31 companies as the defendants, including A.O. Smith. Gerald and Gladys Beasley filed the suit in the Jefferson County District Court on October 3, 2008.
The couple claims that Gerald’s malignant mesothelioma was wrongfully caused by the companies named in the suit. Mr. [...]" (2008-10-17)
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Bilray Demolition Company of Johnston, RI faces $256, 320 penalty for asbestos violations in demolition of former Seaboard Foundry

"Bilray Demolition Company faces substantial fines for alleged asbestos violations during demolition of the Seaboard Foundry in Johnston, RI during 2004 and 2005. The company demolished the foundry after a fair at the site, but inspections during the demolition uncovered asbestos-containing materials. The EPA says that Bilray Demolition failed to properly inspect for " (2008-10-17)
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Mesothelioma and Other Respiratory Diseases may be Affected by the Size of Asbestos Fibers

"A recent study was performed involving the role of chrysotile asbestos fibers and their dimensions in relation to the increased risk of respiratory diseases.
The study, which was conducted using previously exposed workers, indicated that the risk of respiratory diseases such as mesothelioma (a form of lung cancer) actually varies depending on the length and width [...]" (2008-10-16)
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Mesothelioma Risk is Higher for People who Lived Near Asbestos Manufacturing Plants

"A recent study published by a Japanese team of researchers confirms what most people intuitively know already: if you ever lived near a factory where asbestos-containing products were made, you have an increased risk of developing asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma.
The study, carried out by Dr. Norio Kurumatani and Dr. Shinji Kumagal, was published in [...]" (2008-10-16)
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State officials step in to clean up asbestos problems in Merino, Colorado

"After the Merino Volunteer Fire Department worked with Merino, Colorado residents to clean up the community by demolishing and burning an old building, state health officials discovered asbestos in the smoldering pile. No demolition permit or asbestos removal permit had been obtained for the project.
A certified asbestos contractor will clean up the " (2008-10-16)
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New findings about chemotherapy at the molecular level

"IS TODAY'S CANCER TREATMENT EFFECTIVE?
Scientists at MIT Have Identified 48 Specific Genes That May Explain Why
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Transdermal patch developed for severe cancer pain

"Severe Cancer Pain Treated With a Patch
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Pennsylvania School Reopens Today After Asbestos Scare

"Park Elementary School located in Munhall, Pennsylvania has reopened after being closed since September due to the discovery of asbestos during a roofing project.
Following the discovery of asbestos-containing materials the Steel Valley School District was required to obtain a minimum of three quotes from contractors before an abatement project could begin. Following [...]" (2008-10-15)
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Mesothelioma and Asbestos-Related Lawsuits Filed in Texas

"Two newly-filed asbestos lawsuits in Texas show how people working in a range of occupations can be at serious risk of developing mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
Many people that have developed such diseases have had to resort to the court system to claim compensation for their injuries.
One such couple is Gerald and Gladys Beasley, who [...]" (2008-10-15)
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Government of Victoria, Australia apologizes to workers and their families exposed to asbestos

"The state government of Victoria, Australia will issue an official apology to thousands of workers and their families who were exposed to dangerous asbestos fibers by Victoria’s State Electricity Commission. Premier John Brumby has said that the apology is the “right” and “respectful thing to do.” Many of the people who contracted asbestos-related " (2008-10-15)
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Asbestos Liaison Group

"The minutes for the 23rd meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group held on 22 May 2008 in Rose Court, London are now available.
Read the minutes of the 23rd meeting
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Mesothelioma Lawyer Helps to Raise Funds for Education

"The first asbestos-related lawsuit was filed approximately four decades ago. This year, the Beaumont Foundation of America, in conjunction with Lamar University, has honored the man who initiated the first asbestos litigation with the creation of a scholarship in his name.
The Southeast Texas Legend scholarship was created to honor Ward Stephenson. These scholarships are made possible [...]" (2008-10-14)
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Mesothelioma Lawsuit Filed After Husband’s Passing

"A Missouri woman named Nancy Goetzmann has recently filed an asbestos-related lawsuit on behalf of her deceased husband, Stephen J. Goetzmann, who passed away from mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos.
According to the suit filed on October 1 in Madison County Circuit Court, Steven Goetzmann was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma on October 4, 2006, and [...]" (2008-10-14)
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St. Louis, Missouri developer Matthew Burghoff pleads guilty to asbestos violations and bank fraud

"After pleading guilty to charges of bank fraud and asbestos violations in federal court, developer Matthew Burghoff could face as much as two and a half years prison time.
Burghoff admitted that he improperly removed asbestos from an historic St. Louis building, the Ford building. The building was to have been renovated for " (2008-10-14)
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Asbestos hidden killer campaign launched

"HSE is working with key stakeholders (trades unions, trade associations, suppliers) to raise awareness amongst tradesmen that they are at risk from exposure to asbestos.
View the campaign website
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Threat of Mesothelioma and Nanotechnology Causes Concern for Insurance Company

"Over the course of the past year, new reports have revealed the asbestos-like qualities of carbon nanotubes and their potential ability to cause mesothelioma (a cancer almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure).
However, the research is by no means conclusive. One insurance company, Continental Western Insurance Group, has responded by saying they will exclude coverage of [...]" (2008-10-13)
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Mesothelioma Lawsuit Filed by California Woman

"Lung cancer and mesothelioma are just two of the devastating diseases that can develop as a result of asbestos exposure. When asbestos fibers are inhaled, they typically attach to the mesothelial lining of the body’s organs, including the lungs, heart, and abdomen.
One of the latest cases of an asbestos-related lawsuit was filed by California woman [...]" (2008-10-13)
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Washington’s McNeil Island State Prison fined for willful and serious asbestos violations

"The Washington Department of Labor and Industries has fined McNeil Island State Prison $24,800 for “willful” and “serious” asbestos violations that resulted in at least 8 inmates, 8 prison employees and a flooring crew being exposed to airborne asbestos in 2007. Despite complaints and concerns from the inmates, supervisors forced them to remove asbestos-containing " (2008-10-13)
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AU Asbestos Bill Improves Compensation System

"AU Asbestos Bill Improves Compensation System
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Cleanup of Colorado Icehouse More Than Expected Due to Additional Asbestos

"Pueblo County, Colorado District 2 Commissioner candidate Republican Debbie Rose claimed that asbestos cleanup costs for the Pueblo Cold Storage Icehouse were severely exceeding the amount the project was originally expected to cost a discussion forum on Wednesday night. According to Rose, the costs related to the project were pushing toward $7 million.
Rose is [...]" (2008-10-10)
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LA Water Department Fined for Asbestos Violation

"Recently in Los Angeles, the federal Environmental Protection Agency fined the city Department of Water and Power a total of $9,030 dollars for asbestos-related violations.
The fine was incurred after the EPA determined that the LA Department had demolished certain structures without notifying the EPA about the demolition. Such notification is required in accordance with the [...]" (2008-10-10)
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Increased Cancer Rate for Those Living Close to Asbestos Plants

"Increased Cancer Rate for Those Living Close to Asbestos Plants
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Too Much Vitamin C May Interfere With Cancer Treatment

"Too Much Vitamin C May Interfere With Cancer Treatment
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Mesothelioma Lawsuits and Background Information

"The filing of a mesothelioma lawsuit is usually an attempt to recover damages that are associated with the contraction of the disease. In most cases, the person filing the lawsuit is seeking compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that most commonly affects the lining [...]" (2008-10-10)
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Asbestos Lawsuit Against BNSF Claims Couple Suffered Asbestos Diseases

"A couple has recently filed a lawsuit claiming they have both developed asbestos-related diseases as a result of exposure to the toxic substance.
Asbestos fibers are extremely hazardous when they become airborne. If inhaled, these tiny fibers are highly irritating to the soft, delicate tissue of the lungs. Beyond asbestosis, other diseases that can result from [...]" (2008-10-9)
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Couple Seeking Over $500,000 In Asbestos Lawsuit

"A Kansas couple has filed an asbestos-related lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court on September 26th. The complaint stems from the Robert J. Wondra’s diagnosis of mesothelioma on August 5th of this year, which the couple feels was wrongfully caused.
Robert J. Wondra and his wife Betty are naming 153 defendant corporations in the [...]" (2008-10-9)
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Building Developer Could Face Time In Jail For Illegal Asbestos Removal & Fraud

"St. Louis Building developer Matthew E. Burghoff pled guilty to asbestos-related charges on October 1st in federal court. Mr. Burghoff admitted to improper removal of asbestos-containing materials at the downtown St. Louis Ford building.
The building, which falls on the list of National Historic Places, was planned to be developed into a luxury condo building. [...]" (2008-10-9)
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Junior High School In Maine Will Undergo Asbestos Abatement

"As the result of a vote on October 1, 2008, the Gemini Junior High School in East Maine will be completely rid of asbestos in approximately four weeks. Officials from the 63rd East Maine School District voted for the complete abatement of the harmful substance located under carpet on the first floor of the [...]" (2008-10-9)
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Inspections Failed to Detect Asbestos in Many Japanese Municipal Buildings

"Inspections Failed to Detect Asbestos in Many Japanese Municipal Buildings
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Kingston, Ontario fined for Asbestos Violation

"Kingston Receives Fine for Asbestos Violation
The city of Kingston, ON was fined $81,250 after failing to test for asbestos before renovating a municipal building in May 2007.
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Former Baseball Coach Dies Of Mesothelioma Cancer

"Former University of Puget Sound baseball coach, Bob Stewart, died of mesothelioma cancer on September 25th. Mr. Stewart was 68 years old.
In addition to coaching at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, Mr. Stewart also coached baseball at Federal Way High School in the 1970s. He was named Washington State Coach of the [...]" (2008-10-8)
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Workers at California Manufacturer May Have Been Exposed To Asbestos

"Workers at a Freemont, California manufacturing plant may have been exposed to asbestos while employed at the plant.
Allegedly, those workers that were employed with the Flintkote Company between the years 1967 to 1979 may have been exposed to small amounts of asbestos while. During that time the company manufactured fire-resistant wall boards, [...]" (2008-10-8)
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Mesothelioma Risk Pushes Ohio EPA to Ask for Federal Help

"According to recent reports the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has requested the aid of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in cleaning up the General Industries site, where a fire occurred in early July. The building was apparently ridden with asbestos-containing materials, which were badly damaged in the fire and may have released asbestos fibers [...]" (2008-10-8)
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Asbestos Home Inspections Can Help Prevent Exposure

"Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used in thousands of products across the globe. The mineral is composed of fibers that are flexible and soft, yet durable and very resistant to heat and fire. Because of this unique combination of characteristics, asbestos became a very useful material in many domestic and industrial [...]" (2008-10-8)
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Developer Matthew E. Burghoff Pleads Guilty to Asbestos Mishandling and Bank Fraud

"Downtown St. Louis developer Matthew E. Burghoff recently pleaded guilty in a federal court on Wednesday, October 1. He pleaded guilty to environmental charges relating to asbestos, as well as charges of bank fraud. Burghoff faces a prison sentence of up to two and a half years.
Burghoff admitted to the fraud saying he had taken [...]" (2008-10-8)
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Development of Mesothelioma Results in Asbestos-Related Lawsuit

"Two asbestos-related lawsuits filed in Madison County Circuit Court are demonstrating the tragedy of asbestos exposure in people who once worked for the United States Navy. Many Navy vessels, especially during World War II, contained large amounts of asbestos in various materials.
Those at risk of exposure are generally people who have worked with or around [...]" (2008-10-8)
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Oregon Dept of Environmental Quality fines Klamath County and the contractor the county hired for unlicensed asbestos removal

"Klamath County, Oregon has been ordered to pay fines of $8,229 for hiring an unlicensed person to handle asbestos removal on a county road project to install storm drains in Klamath Falls. The contractor hired by the county was also fined $4,200 by the state Dept of Environmental Quality for doing asbestos abatement without " (2008-10-8)
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National asbestos campaign starts next week

"HSE’s national campaign; “Asbestos: the hidden killer” launches online on Monday 13th October with a new website. Visit the preview page now to listen to radio adverts that will feature in the campaign.
Asbestos: hidden killer campaign
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Baucus Claims White House and OMB Influenced Libby Decision

"Baucus Claims White House and OMB Influenced Libby Decision
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Asbestos to be Removed at North Yorkshire Hospital

"Asbestos to be Removed at North Yorkshire Hospital
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Former University of Puget Sound baseball coach dies of mesothelioma in Federal Way, Washington

"Bob Stewart, former coach of the University of Puget Sound and Federal Way High School baseball teams, has died of mesothelioma. He was only 68 years old. In 1972, Mr. Stewart was named Washington’s coach of the year, and he led the Federal Way baseball team to five league victories that decade. " (2008-10-7)
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Mesothelioma and Asbestos Risk Shuts Down Baltimore County Construction Site

"A construction site in Catonsville, Baltimore County has been shut down due to the concern of asbestos fibers being released during the project. Neighbors who live nearby the site are particularly concerned that they may have been exposed to the toxic substance.
Asbestos is dangerous because any amount of exposure can lead to a range of [...]" (2008-10-7)
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McNeil Island Prison Cited by State Department for Asbestos Violations

"The McNeil Island Corrections Facility in Washington has recently received several citations and a fine of $28,400 for two willful and seven serious violations relating to work completed in 2007.
According to state records, inmates at the facility raised concerns when they were forced to remove asbestos-containing tiles without protective equipment and safety precautions. Other reports [...]" (2008-10-7)
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Possible New Treatment For Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patients

"A new study out of Italy found that a Laparoscopic Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, or HIPEC, may be successful in treating patients with malignant peritoneal mesothelioma, a form of asbestos-caused cancer that manifests within the peritoneum, or lining of the abdomen.
The study’s findings reveal that a 49-year old female suffering from peritoneal mesothelioma found significant [...]" (2008-10-7)
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New Zealand Power Plant To Follow Stricter Asbestos Safety Guidelines

"According to recent reports, the New Plymouth Power Station in New Zealand will be reopening in an attempt to aid the nation after a major power shortage. The power station was shut down in December of 2008 due to concerns about the existence of asbestos-containing materials inside the plant facility.
Contact Energy has made [...]" (2008-10-7)
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Asbestos Abatement At PA Elementary School Half-Finished

"As of Monday, September 29th the asbestos removal project being conducted at Park Elementary School in Munhall, Pennsylvania is considered to be halfway completed. Work began after asbestos was discovered at the school and students were evacuated.
Upon the discovery of asbestos the school district was required to obtain three quotes for the removal project [...]" (2008-10-7)
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Florida Couple Files Asbestos-Related Lawsuit

"Ernest and Shirley Beese filed a lawsuit against 78 defendant corporations on October 1, 2008 claiming that Ernest Beese’s asbestos-related lung disease was wrongfully caused. The couple feels that the result of Beese’s exposure to the dangerous toxic chemical should have been foreseeable by the companies that he worked for.
Ernest Beese worked as a [...]" (2008-10-7)
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Mesothelioma-Related Lawsuits Continue to be Filed in Illinois

"A series of lawsuits recently filed in Madison County Circuit Court in Illinois once again demonstrate the far-reaching tragedy caused by asbestos exposure.
Asbestos is dangerous because any amount of exposure can cause serious diseases, including a chronic, debilitating lung condition called asbestosis. This disease reduces lung capacity and makes breathing extremely painful. Exposure to the [...]" (2008-10-6)
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Australian journalist dies of mesothelioma at 66

"Australian broadcaster Peter Leonard has died of mesothelioma in Canberra, Australia—the country’s capital. He was 66 years old when he died, just nine months after being diagnosed with the deadly asbestos-related cancer. His funeral took place at the same church where he was married 44 years earlier, and the church overflowed with hundreds " (2008-10-6)
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NIOSH Construction Safety Program and asbestos in the workplace

"The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Program takes input and contributions from construction sector customers and stakeholder groups who have knowledge and concern about the sa
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Bedfordshire County Schools Inundated with Asbestos

"Bedfordshire County Schools Inundated with Asbestos
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EPA fines the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for asbestos violations

"Just over a year ago, inspectors from the EPA and California Air Resources Board discovered that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power had demolished structures located near Niland, California without giving proper advance notice to the EPA as required by federal asbestos regulations. The notice requirement and other federal asbestos regulations are " (2008-10-5)
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Risks of Mesothelioma Forces Fremont Manufacturing Plant to Inform Employees about Asbestos

"A former manufacturing plant in Fremont, California has been asked to provide employees with information about asbestos. Public health officials have said that former and current employees must be informed about the potential impact of asbestos exposure they may have experienced while working at the plant.
According to a recent report from the Federal Agency for [...]" (2008-10-3)
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Mesothelioma Threat – Is Wet Method Asbestos Removal Ethical?

"A federal court recently ruled against the city of St. Louis and the city-owned Lambert-St. Louis International Airport for endangering the public by improperly removing asbestos to demolish buildings and construct a new runway.
The court ruling affirmed that the city of St. Louis and its airport violated federal asbestos safety standards in destroying asbestos-contaminated buildings [...]" (2008-10-3)
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Mesothelioma Widow Sues John Crane

"Widow Regina Rohrer filed an asbestos lawsuit on September 22nd in honor of her late husband, James, who died of mesothelioma cancer one year ago. Rohrer lost his battle to this aggressive cancer just two months after he was diagnosed.
Mrs. Rohrer’s lawsuit alleges that her late husband’s cancer was caused by asbestos exposure that occurred [...]" (2008-10-3)
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Parents Furious After Asbestos Found In Elementary School

"Parents of Norman Elementary School in Austin, TX have been voicing their concerns after asbestos was found in their children’s school. According to school district officials, there is no cause for concern, as the asbestos has not been disturbed or damaged, but parents continue to worry that their children may be inhaling dangerous amounts of [...]" (2008-10-3)
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Massachusetts Man Charged After Clean Air Act Violations

"A Pittsfield, Massachusetts man has recently plead guilty to neglecting to follow proper procedures while handling and removing dangerous asbestos-containing materials. According to reports, Gerald Ely admitted to removing asbestos from an apartment building illegally after an investigation.
The State Department of Environmental Protection requires that notification asbestos is found in any building prior [...]" (2008-10-3)
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Asbestos campaign site relaunched

"HSE’s asbestos - hidden killer website has been relaunched in preparation for the campaign.
View Asbestos - hidden killer website
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Mesothelioma-Related Lawsuits Filed in Madison County

"Two women have recently filed asbestos-related lawsuits in Madison County Circuit Court in Illinois. One was filed on the behalf of a deceased husband, and the other was filed due to asbestos exposure.
The first lawsuit concerns Illinois resident Lorena Gilmore, who filed the suit on September 22 stating her husband passed away from lung cancer. [...]" (2008-10-2)
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Mesothelioma Prevention Improves with New “Ban Asbestos” Bill

"The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has shown its appreciation of the new “Ban Asbestos” bill introduced to the United States House of Representatives. The bill is known as H.R. 6903, the “Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2008.”
In ADAO’s latest press release, the organization applauded the U.S. House of Representatives and [...]" (2008-10-2)
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Baltimore Residents Exposed To Asbestos

"It was reported yesterday that Baltimore County residents of Catonsville could possibly have been exposed to asbestos particles that were in crushed rocks used at a nearby construction site.
According to officials, who tested the rock after receiving complaints from residents that dust from the site was blowing around the area, the rock was tested positive [...]" (2008-10-1)
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Parents Concerned Over Asbestos Discovery in Austin Schools

"Parents of children attending Norman Elementary School in Austin, Texas have become concerned about asbestos in the school, but according to the school district, there’s no cause for alarm.
Norman Elementary was built around 40 years ago during the decades of widespread asbestos use, and parents are finally demanding that all traces of the toxin be [...]" (2008-10-1)
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Mesothelioma Victim Inspires Widow to Sue John Crane

"A California widow, Regina Rohrer, has filed an asbestos-related lawsuit on behalf of her deceased husband. The lawsuit alleges that John Crane was responsible for her husband being exposed to asbestos and developing mesothelioma.
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that most commonly affects the lining of the lungs. In most cases, symptoms of [...]" (2008-10-1)
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Women Files Lawsuit As A Result Of Husband’s Asbestos-Related Death

"According to recent news, an Illinois woman has filed a lawsuit against 74 defendant corporations on behalf of her husband who has recently died from mesothelioma cancer. Lorena Gilmore is claiming that her husband’s lung cancer was wrongfully caused due to his exposure to asbestos.
Franklin Gilmore, who was diagnosed with lung cancer on May 23, [...]" (2008-10-1)
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Innovive, maker of mesothelioma drug, acquired by CytRx

"CytRx Corp. (CYTR), a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Los Angeles, has completed its acquisition of Innovive Pharmaceuticals Inc. Innovive is the maker of a cancer vaccine that is currently being tested in mesothelioma, lung cancer, leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome patients. The company also developed the cancer drug tamibarotene and other drug candidates targeting " (2008-10-1)
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Asbestos Discovered At Ithaca, NY Gun Factory

"A group of Ithaca residents known as the Ithaca Gun Community Advisory Group are pushing for additional testing at the highly contaminated Ithaca Gun Factory after a plan to remove asbestos and other contaminants was revealed.
The factory is laden with a number of contaminants, including asbestos, lead, and trichloroethylene, a harmful chlorinated substance. Lead [...]" (2008-10-1)
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