Residents Call for Asbestos Removal in Silicon Valley

"When people think of Silicon Valley, computers and technology companies spring to mind. But just outside of Silicon Valley, there is a beautiful piece of public land that is ideally suited for hiking, picnics, nature enthusiasts, and dirt bike riders. This parcel of land, known as the Clear Creek management area, contains asbestos, a material [...]" (2009-6-29)
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Municipal building to undergo asbestos removal in preparation for renovation

"The Hartley Dodge Memorial municipal building in Madison, New Jersey is undergoing asbestos removal the next three months in preparation for a long-awaited $10 million renovation. The initial phase of the project includes the removal of asbestos insulation; demolition of certain interior mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; installation of accessible ..." (2009-6-29)
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Mesothelioma Patient Fears Lawsuit May Be Affected by Wisconsin Budget Provision

"A man diagnosed with mesothelioma fears he will not recover damages from a lawsuit his family filed due to a provision added to the Wisconsin state budget.
Caden Johnson, 67, learned of his mesothelioma diagnosis years after working in a boiler room of a hospital. Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer caused almost exclusively by asbestos [...]" (2009-6-29)
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Ontario radar sites contaminated with asbestos and other toxic substances

"Sixteen former northern Ontario radar sites from the Cold War era are undergoing a 100-million dollar clean-up to remove asbestos and other contaminants. Asbestos is linked to mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lung lining. The radar sites are also contaminated with PCBs, hydrocarbons, and mercury. The clean-up project, which will be funded with monies ..." (2009-6-28)
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Two men indicted for improper asbestos removal in Massachusetts

"Two men were indicted this week on charges of improperly removing asbestos from buildings and other Clean Air Act violations. Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma and other diseases. The owner and foreman of Northeast Demolition and Removal were indicted for failing to file notices of asbestos demolition with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, failure ..." (2009-6-27)
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New York Asbestos Remediation Firm Indicted

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Son and daughter of mesothelioma victim skydive to raise funds, honor father’s memory

"The son and daughter of Bill Rawlinson, who died in 2007 of asbestos-caused mesothelioma at age 64, are planning a skydive to raise funds for a mesothelioma foundation in honor of their father. Paul and Claire Rawlinson are jumping to raise funds for the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund, which supports research of mesothelioma treatments, ..." (2009-6-26)
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Teacher with mesothelioma raises awareness about asbestos in local schools

"Thanks to a former teacher diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer of the lung lining caused by asbestos exposure, the public in the UK borough of Redbridge has been made aware of the presence of asbestos in school buildings. According to a story published in the Guardian, more than 60 school buildings–including almost every major secondary ..." (2009-6-26)
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Fashion show to raise funds for mesothelioma research

"The tenth annual Shields Gazette Fashion Show, to be held July 13 and 14, will raise funds for the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund and Cancer Connections. The show, entitled Out of This World, will have a science fiction theme in honor of the 40th anniversary of the moon landing and the fact that 2009 ..." (2009-6-25)
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Nevada Schools Undergo Asbestos Abatement, Renovations

"Even though summer vacation has begun, the schools in Nevada’s Washoe County School District are bustling with activity. This is because 50 schools in the district are undergoing various upgrades, including the removal of toxic asbestos, roof repairs, and other updates. Five of the oldest schools in the district are getting an “extreme makeover”.
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Asbestos discovered in public housing

"A resident of a British public housing project discovered asbestos in her apartment after a flood damaged her flat. She has now joined a campaign for a national public register of asbestos involving all public buildings in the UD.. Over 4,000 Brits die each year of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers.
Karen Connolly, age 46, ..." (2009-6-25)
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Mesothelioma and Asbestos Risks Result in Fines for Three Louisiana Companies

"Three Baton Rouge, Louisiana companies face fines of $112,000 proposed by federal safety regulators after they failed to protect workers from possible asbestos exposure during renovations.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) stands to collect money from Louisiana Health Care Consultants, LLC, Dean Building Holdings and Bob Dean Enterprises, Inc. after the companies allegedly violated [...]" (2009-6-25)
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Asbestos Removed from Ohio Pizza Parlor

"At Annie’s Old World Pizza in Geneva, Ohio, demolition crews have completed asbestos removal, and have begun the process of tearing down the building. According to City Manager Jim Pearson, “Demolition is moving along…Everything is going well. The first building was down on Monday and (the crew) is starting on the second building (Tuesday).” The [...]" (2009-6-24)
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Asbestos abatement project challenged

"A competitor of an asbestos abatement contractor who won a $34.1 million contract to remove asbestos from Midtown Plaza in Rochester, New York, is challenging the contract by claiming that the winning bidder lacks sufficient experience to do the job. LVI Environmental Services has filed suit in a New York state court claiming that Cambria ..." (2009-6-24)
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Three Baton Rouge Companies Fined $112,000 for Asbestos

"Three Baton Rouge Companies Fined $112,000 for Asbestos
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Mesothelioma Litigation Points the Way for Nanotech Suits

"Mesothelioma Litigation Points the Way for Nanotech Suits
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High mesothelioma incidence reported in Israeli coastal town

"The coastal city of Nahariya, in northern Israel, has one of the highest incidences of asbestos-related mesothelioma in the world, according information presented at a conference yesterday. Dr, Micha Bar-Hana, director of the Israeli Health Ministry’s cancer registry, reported that the incidence of mesothelioma in Nahariya and environs reached 5.72 per 100,000 residents between 2002 ..." (2009-6-24)
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U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of $500 million asbestos settlement

"The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that had barred Travelers Insurance Company’s settlement of asbestos-related litigation. As a result, Travelers Insurance will settle asbestos-related litigation for a total of nearly $500 million, and new lawsuits against Travelers resulting from its relationship with former asbestos giant Johns-Manville are barred. Travelers was Johns-Manville’s ..." (2009-6-23)
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Supreme Court to Allow Travelers to Settle Asbestos Suits

"Supreme Court to Allow Travelers to Settle Asbestos Suits
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Fines Economic Enviro Tech for Asbestos

"Mass. DEP Fines Economic Enviro Tech for Asbestos
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Verdict reached for woman with mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos as a child

"A verdict of industrial disease was reached in the death of a 64-year-old woman with mesothelioma who was exposed to her father’s work clothes as a child. Victoria Powell had never personally worked with asbestos or lived close to a factory that manufactured asbestos-containing products. However, her father, a power station maintenance worker, brought asbestos ..." (2009-6-23)
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Mesothelioma Patient, Former Drywaller Receives $8.4 Million in Asbestos Lawsuit

"A mesothelioma patient was awarded $8 million in non-economic damages and more than $400,000 in economic damages following an asbestos lawsuit filed against a manufacturer and distributor of asbestos-containing joint compound.
Jack Reynolds was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2008 after serving in the United States Navy for 10 years before working for a fellow Navy [...]" (2009-6-23)
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EPA Declares Libby a Federal Public Health Emergency

"EPA Declares Libby a Federal Public Health Emergency
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Mesothelioma claims life of international political scholar

"Peter Gowan, a renowned and influential scholar of the political left, has died of mesothelioma at age 63. It is believed he was exposed to the asbestos that caused his cancer early in his career, as a teacher working in London’s public schools. Gowan was a professor of international relations at London Metropolitan University and ..." (2009-6-23)
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Mesothelioma Rates Rise in Israeli Town Due to Asbestos Exposure

"A new study presented by a senior Israeli health official has revealed that a town located in Northern Israel has one of the highest rates of mesothelioma in the world.
Dr. Micha Bar-Hana, director of the Israeli Health Ministry’s Cancer Registry, elaborated on his findings at a conference held at the Rabin Medical Center. The town [...]" (2009-6-22)
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EPA Press Release Alerts to Libby, Montana Health Emergency

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Mesothelioma victim’s fight for justice commemorated in new play

"“Dust,” a play about a British woman with mesothelioma who fought for justice against the local factory responsible for her asbestos exposure, will be staged on July 11 as part of the I Love Leeds festival. The play, written by Kenneth F. Yates, tells the story of June Hancock, a woman from the town of ..." (2009-6-22)
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Marystown, Maryland to Hold Asbestos Information Presentation

"The shipping port of Marystown, Newfoundland is home to the Marystown Shipyard Families Alliance, an organization dedicated to providing support to shipyard workers and their families. It is well known that shipyard workers face an elevated risk of coming into contact with various toxic substances, including deadly asbestos dust and fibers.
Lung cancer, asbestosis and [...]" (2009-6-21)
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Mesothelioma charity to hold fund raiser

"The Harry and Stephen Gray Mesothelioma Snowdrop Memorial Fund will hold a fund raiser to commemorate the second anniversary of Stephen Gray’s death from the asbestos-related disease. Harry and Stephen Gray were a father and son who both died of mesothelioma due to their occupational exposure to asbestos. Harry, the father, died of mesothelioma six ..." (2009-6-19)
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Sick Building Syndrome - Asbestos in the Building Air

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City in Israel Has One of the Highest Concentrations of Mesothelioma Disease

"The city of Nahariya, Israel, has been found to contain one of the highest concentrations of mesothelioma patients in the world. According to Israeli health official Dr. Micha Bar-Hana, 5.72 out of every 100,000 people in the district have mesothelioma.
The city of Nahariya was once the site of the only asbestos plant in Israel. [...]" (2009-6-19)
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Mesothelioma Update: EPA Declares Public Health Emergency in Libby, Montana

"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently issued a public health emergency for the town of Libby in northwest Montana. The decision stems from the significantly high rate of asbestos exposure and the development asbestos-related diseases in the area.
The town of Libby is the site where W.R. Grace & Company operated a toxic vermiculite [...]" (2009-6-19)
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Mesothelioma victim’s family wins $4 million verdict against gasket company

"A Newport News, Virginia jury awarded $4 million to the family of a Navy veteran who died of mesothelioma just five weeks before trial. John Crane, a manufacturer of gaskets and other maintenance products that were used on Navy vessels, was held 30% responsible for the 75-year-old veteran’s disease and death. A judgment was entered ..." (2009-6-19)
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Mesothelioma Claims the Life of Father and Son, Family Holds Fundraiser

"The family of a father and son who both passed away from mesothelioma is holding a fundraiser to raise money for mesothelioma research through a charity they began after the passing of their loved ones.
Harry Gray, 67, and his 45-year-old son Stephen both died after they were diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused [...]" (2009-6-18)
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Asbestos Emergency Declared in Libby

"The Environmental Protection Agency has declared a public health emergency in and around Libby, Montana. The announcement was made on Wednesday. Libby is the site of a former mining operation run by W. R. Grace & Co. Grace ran the mine for decades, and extracted asbestos-laced vermiculite that it used to create various products. The [...]" (2009-6-18)
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Asbestos emergency declared in Libby, Montana

"The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday declared a public health emergency for a Montana town where over 200 residents have died of mesothelioma–a disease that attacks the lining of the lung, abdomen or heart — and other asbestos-related diseases. This is the first public health emergency declared by the EPA in over a decade. The ..." (2009-6-18)
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Baltimore Church School Settles Asbestos Violations

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In June, the Church of the Good Shepherd School settled asbestos violations that had been ongoing since 2008.
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Parent proves material removed from school contains asbestos after being told otherwise

"The father of a girl attending a school in Queensland, Australia blew the whistle on the local government’s improper removal of asbestos-laden materials from the school, after being assured that the materials were harmless. Simon Smith grew concerned when he saw workers removing a bag rack from Caningeraba State School when he brought his daughter ..." (2009-6-18)
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Asbestos 'emergency' in Montana town

"A Montana town where asbestos contamination has been blamed for more than 200 deaths will get new cleanup and medical assistance from the Obama administration under a "public health emergency" declared Wednesday." (2009-6-17)
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New Occupational Health and Safety strategy unveiled in Great Britain

"The Health and Safety Executive in Great Britain has introduced a new strategy that will hopefully result in lower numbers of injuries and fatalities among that country’s workers, including 2,056 deaths in 2007 - 2008 due to mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The strategy seeks to promote strong leadership that champions safe ..." (2009-6-17)
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Federal Prosecutors Dismiss Last W.R. Grace Defendant

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Berkeley scientist dies of asbestos-related mesothelioma

"Mesothelioma has claimed the life of a Berkeley, Gloucestershire scientist who was exposed to asbestos as a laboratory scientist at the local nuclear power station, according to a coroner ruling. Roy Hancock, age 64, was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in July 2008 and died eight weeks later. The coroner found he was likely exposed to ..." (2009-6-17)
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Mesothelioma Study Examines the Effects of Erionite Exposure

"According to state health officials of North Dakota, enough volunteers have signed up to study the health hazards of erionite, an asbestos-like mineral.
Terry O’Clair who is in charge of the air quality division for the state Health Department, said 33 people signed up for the study, which will determine whether or not they have been [...]" (2009-6-17)
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Counsel for W. R. Grace Acquitted

"The final defendant in the W. R. Grace asbestos crimes case has been acquitted. This week, federal prosecutors dismissed the charges against the only remaining defendant in the criminal case against Grace. Last month, Grace and three of the company’s former executives were acquitted of all charges relating to a criminal conspiracy to hide the [...]" (2009-6-17)
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Family of Former Sailor Recieves Asbestos Settlement

"In Newport News, Virginia, the family of a retired Navy sailor has reason to rejoice. Gerald Gray’s family has just won $1.2 million after raising a lawsuit against a manufacturer of parts for ships. Gerald Gray passed away in April after a prolonged battle with mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive form of cancer. Mesothelioma is [...]" (2009-6-17)
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Mesothelioma patient praises hospice care

"A 71-year-old former dock worker with asbestos-related mesothelioma credits the St. Helena hospice day care as giving him a new lease on life. David Shirra of the UK, in praising the center as part of its first-ever Hospice Awareness Week, said that far from being a place to go to die, the hospice has helped ..." (2009-6-16)
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Death of UK Man Prompts Asbestos Investigation

"The death of a 62 year old man in the Cotswold region of England has prompted an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his passing. Brian Ratcliff worked during the late 1960s and early 1970s as a fitter of TV antennas. His career brought him into contact with deadly asbestos, as he often had to drill [...]" (2009-6-16)
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Maryland Schools Removing Asbestos

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New Occupational Health and Safety strategy unveiled in Great Britain

"The Health and Safety Executive in Great Britain has introduced a new strategy that will hopefully result in lower numbers of injuries and fatalities among that country’s workers, including 2,056 deaths in 2007 - 2008 due to mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The strategy seeks to promote strong leadership that champions safe ..." (2009-6-16)
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Mesothelioma Lawsuit Results in $2 million for Family of Asbestos Exposure Victim

"The family of a woman who passed away from mesothelioma received $2 million after a jury deliberated for three days following a three-week trial.
Juanita Rodarmel of Bloomington, Illinois passed away after developing mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused almost exclusively by asbestos exposure. The case stated Rodarmel was exposed to the toxic mineral when she washed [...]" (2009-6-16)
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Gene Screening Proves Effective in Screening for Mesothelioma Survival

"Gene Screening Proves Effective in Screening for Mesothelioma Survival
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Whistleblower Alerts to Asbestos in Nanty Glo Park

"Whistleblower Alerts to Asbestos in Nanty Glo Park
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Mesothelioma Treatment Phase II Clinical Trial Offers Hope

"The biotechnology company MolMed, based in Italy, has announced positive results for their Phase II trial of NGR-hTNF for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. The trial consisted of 57 malignant pleural mesothelioma patients that were previously treated with chemotherapy.
According to MolMed’s Web site, NGR-hTNF is a compound based on the combination of a tumor [...]" (2009-6-15)
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Mesothelioma patients in clinical trial see improved survival rate

"Mesothelioma patients participating in a phase 3 clinical trial experienced improved survival after taking the drugs Ranirnase and Doxorubicin, according to a report presented earlier this month at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
Researchers in Germany conducted the clinical trial on patients with inoperable malignant mesothelioma, a form of cancer ..." (2009-6-15)
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Asarco bondholder seeking to buy company

"The copper mining company Asarco, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2005 due to over $1 billion in asbestos and environmental damage claims, has three companies vying for its control: Asarco’s parent company Grupo Mexico, India-based Sterlite Industries, and now bondholder Harbinger Capital, which filed its plan with the bankruptcy court last week. The court ..." (2009-6-15)
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New York lab indicted for fake asbestos reports

"A New York environmental lab has been indicted for issuing fake reports on asbestos air quality as part of a conspiracy with contractors spanning a decade to cover up shoddy asbestos abatement projects, according to an assistant U.S. attorney general. Building owners were given false air monitoring reports that the buildings were safe to inhabit. ..." (2009-6-14)
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Construction union examines asbestos rules for residential housing

"The UK construction union UCATT has issued a report examining deficiencies in the rules governing the management of asbestos in residential housing. Their report, titled “Safe as Houses?” discusses the management and removal of asbestos from social housing as well as flaws in the rules governing asbestos in private sector housing. According to the report, ..." (2009-6-13)
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Paint company sanctioned for bad faith settlement negotiations in asbestos case

"A Pennsylvania paint manufacturer has been sanctioned $10,000 by a judge who found that the company wasted the court’s time by acting in bad faith at mediation in an asbestos lawsuit.
Judge Mary Johnston of the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, New Castle County, issued the fine after finding that Scranton-based United Gilsonite Laboratories ..." (2009-6-13)
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Oregon City Fined for Asbestos Violations

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Welsh Asbestos Case Underway

"A group of Welsh workers who were exposed to asbestos on the job are at the center of an ongoing asbestos trial that is making headlines across the United Kingdom. The workers were exposed to asbestos while performing routine maintenance work on a furnace. The furnace, located at the Inco Company work site in Clydach, [...]" (2009-6-12)
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Asbestos Abatement Complete at Michigan School

"Now that asbestos abatement is complete, school officials in Lansing, Michigan are anxious to begin demolition of the former Pattengill School. The old Pattengill school demolition project is set to begin on Friday, June 12th. The Pattengill School adjoins Eastern High School. The school district has relocated the administrative and staff offices of Eastern High [...]" (2009-6-12)
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Mesothelioma victim wins compensation from chimney manufacturer

"A British man with mesothelioma has entered into a substantial settlement with his former employer, a chimney manufacturer, for exposure to asbestos on the job. Graham Dancer, age 63, worked for Selkirk Flue Limited from 1969 until his diagnosis of mesothelioma in 2007. During the early years of his employment he worked in the company’s ..." (2009-6-12)
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Illegal excavation shut down; community risks exposure to asbestos, other toxins

"The Connecticut Attorney General won a court order on May 21 to shut down the illegal excavation of a former Raymark Industries site in Stratford. The property, located on East Main Street, is one of over 25 sites in the town awaiting remediation as part of an EPA Superfund clean-up. Raymark, which once manufactured asbestos-containing ..." (2009-6-12)
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Deceased Mesothelioma Patient’s Daughter Coordinates Cancer Survivor’s Day Event

"The daughter of a man who passed away from mesothelioma coordinated the 12th annual Cancer Survivor’s Day event at a Spartanburg, South Carolina hospital June 7, 2009.
The event, hosted by Gibbs Cancer Center, a nationally recognized cancer treatment and research facility associated with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center (SRMC), took place in the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium [...]" (2009-6-12)
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453 Manitoba schools still contain asbestos–with no abatement plan

"Over half of the public schools in the Canadian province of Manitoba contain asbestos, with no long-term plan to remove the hazardous fiber from the buildings. Asbestos, when disturbed, can eventually cause serious diseases such as malignant mesothelioma and lung cancer. Most of the asbestos is found in schools built between 1945 and 1978, when ..." (2009-6-12)
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Mesothelioma widow finally compensated for husband’s asbestos disease

"Eight years after losing her husband to mesothelioma, Maureen Whitworth of Tameside, UK has finally received compensation for her husband’s asbestos-related death. John Whitley died at age 66 from the disease. He was exposed to asbestos by cutting asbestos sheets at his place of work, a building materials supplier. The employer’s insurers have finally accepted ..." (2009-6-11)
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Mesothelioma Claims Life of High School Wrestling Coach

"A former high school wrestling coach passed away from mesothelioma at the age of 83, and is remembered as a coach who, according to a rival coach, “could teach you how to win.”
Bert Kraus was a guidance counselor and coached wrestling for 14 years at Lyons Township High School in La Grange, Illinois, building an [...]" (2009-6-11)
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Asbestos Claimants Forgotten in GM Bankruptcy

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Vancouver House Fire May Have Released Asbestos

"A dangerous fire rapidly engulfed an older Vancouver, Canada home late last week, which contained asbestos that may have become airborne.
According to the fire inspector at the scene, “The fire started and developed very, very quickly, faster than anybody could have thought…People were lucky to get out. They were in another part of the [...]" (2009-6-11)
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NY school board approves investigation of asbestos removal

"The Patchogue-Medford’s school board has authorized an investigation and possible prosecution of a resident who allegedly took a sample of pipe insulation believed to contain asbestos from Eagle Elementary School. The man had recently shot video footage of the school’s interior and provided it to a local TV station, which repeatedly aired it in late ..." (2009-6-10)
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Mesothelioma Research may Provide Additional Treatment Option

"Research conducted by F. Vandermeers and co-authors has provided insight into a new treatment combination for malignant mesothelioma patients.
According to research published in the journal Clinical Cancer Research, the addition of valproate, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, with the traditional combination of pemetrexed and cisplatin may improve the effectiveness of this more common form of treatment [...]" (2009-6-10)
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Son of mesothelioma victim spearheads fund raising event for British Lung Foundation

"Paul Wallace, the son of a former shipbuilder who died of mesothelioma in 2005, is again spearheading a football tournament and fundraiser to benefit the British Lung Foundation. The game, which is being sponsored by Paul’s employer, will be followed by a party and dinner. Paul formed the Breath of Life campaign two years ago ..." (2009-6-10)
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NY Workers Comp Board Reverses Asbestos Ruling - May Impact Mesothelioma Cases

"NY Workers Comp Board Reverses Asbestos Ruling
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British man with mesothelioma wins bet by outliving his prognosis

"A British man with asbestos-related mesothelioma bet against his doctor’s poor prognosis and won 10,000 pounds as a result. Jon Mathews, age 59, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2006 and told that he only had a few months to live. He then placed 100 pounds on a 50 - 1 bet ..." (2009-6-9)
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Railroads Could be Culpable in Mesothelioma Suits

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Mesothelioma Patient Says Hospice Care is a Lifesaver

"A man diagnosed with mesothelioma is singing the praises of hospice care, stating his time at St. Helena Hospice in Essex, England has given him a new lease on life.
David Shirra was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer, in late 2007. Mesothelioma is almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure and Shirra worked [...]" (2009-6-9)
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Company Not Liable in Secondhand Asbestos Disease Case

"An Illinois state appellate court has upheld a former county court ruling that limits the number of people who can levy asbestos-related claims against an Illinois company. The company, Aurora Equipment Company, is at the center of the controversial ruling. The Appellate Court has ruled that Aurora Equipment Company cannot be held liable for the [...]" (2009-6-9)
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Ohio Couple Files Asbestos Disease Lawsuit

"An Ohio couple has filed a lawsuit against 37 different corporations. Clinus and Teresa Slone allege that Clinus developed lung cancer after a lifetime of working in professions that exposed him to deadly asbestos. Asbestos exposure is linked to asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
Mr. Slone was variously employed as a laborer, welder and [...]" (2009-6-9)
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Mesothelioma and Other Diseases Urge Students to Ban Canadian Asbestos

"Three tenth-grade students from British Columbia recently designed a bill intended to end Canada’s mining and export of asbestos to developing countries. The students include Hayley McDermid, Claire Hinchliffe and Chloe Staiger.
Twenty of Canada’s most noted health, environment and labor organizations support the students’ endeavors and have asked Canadian Parliamentarians to truly consider the bill. [...]" (2009-6-8)
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Missouri Family Receives $4.5 Million in Asbestos Suit

"In Kansas City, Missouri, the family of a man who died after contracting mesothelioma has won $4.5 million in damages. The family fought three major corporations in a Clay County court, and was awarded the damages on Wednesday. The family of Robert Wagner took up the lawsuit, alleging that exposure to asbestos-laden products contributed to [...]" (2009-6-8)
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Asbestos-backed flooring does not have to be disclosed

"Question: I bought a home several months ago and had it inspected. But in my opinion the home inspector missed an important defect. One room has old-looking vinyl flooring that I recently discovered has asbestos in the backing.

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Wisconsin mesothelioma lawsuit reinstated against brake manufacturer

"A Wisconsin appellate court has reinstated a mesothelioma lawsuit against a supplier of asbestos-containing brake parts. Walter Tatera, a machine shop worker who ground asbestos-containing brake linings to be incorporated into automobile brake systems, died of mesothelioma—a cancer caused by asbestos exposure—in 2004. The District 1 Court of Appeals held that Mr. Tatera’s widow has ..." (2009-6-5)
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Radiation May Increase Risk of Mesothelioma Development

"Results from a recent study suggest that radiation treatment used for patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma may actually increase the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma.
Past studies have revealed a relationship between radiation and an increased risk for developing mesothelioma, a rare, but highly aggressive cancer that typically affects the lining of the lungs. In a recent [...]" (2009-6-5)
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UK health agency criticized for destroying asbestos records

"The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has come under fire for its policy to destroy paper and even electronic files of asbestos abatement work after seven to nine years. Proponents of improved compensation for asbestos victims charge that the HSE’s document retention policy denies many mesothelioma victims evidence of their asbestos exposure, resulting in ..." (2009-6-5)
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Marathoner running to raise funds for mesothelioma victims

"Marathoner Miriam Roche competed in the Edinburgh Marathon on May 31 in honor of her father, who died of mesothelioma, and to raise money for an asbestos support group. Ms. Roche’s father died in April 2006 from the asbestos-related cancer. She describes him as a fit and athletic man before his diagnosis with the disease ..." (2009-6-4)
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In Japan, 1 in 8 Lung Cancer Patients Was Exposed to Asbestos

"At the 2009 Asian Asbestos Conference held in Hong Kong by the Asia Monitor Resource Center, numerous speakers met to discuss the crippling effects of asbestos and asbestos-related diseases such as lung cancer and mesothelioma on the Asian continent. Hot on the heels of that conference is troubling news from Japan. According to a new [...]" (2009-6-4)
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Utah Navajos Angered Over Asbestos Cleanup Conditions

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Medical Professor tours UK to raise mesothelioma awareness

"Professor Greg Deleuil, medical advisor to the Asbestos Diseases Society of Australia (ADSA), spoke in the UK town of Leeds recently as part of a tour to raise awareness about mesothelioma and to fight for justice and compensation for asbestos victims. Leeds is home to the JW Roberts factory, which Dr. Deleuil described as the ..." (2009-6-4)
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Mesothelioma Patient’s Family Receives $4.5 Million in Asbestos Lawsuit

"The family of a Kansas City, Missouri man who passed away from mesothelioma received a $4.5 million settlement June 3, 2009.
The lawsuit was filed against several companies by Robert Wagner who alleged that the asbestos exposure he experienced on the job working with asbestos-containing products and materials resulted in his mesothelioma diagnosis, which eventually led [...]" (2009-6-4)
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Ranpirnase and Doxorubicin Form Effective Second Line Treatment for Malignant Mesothelioma

"Ranpirnase and Doxorubicin Form Effective Second Line Treatment for Malignant Mesothelioma
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Brits campaign government for mesothelioma research center

"Organizers of a campaign to fund mesothelioma research in the UK have submitted a petition to the government containing over 22,000 signatures in favor of the proposal. The proposed UK National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases would coordinate research to find improved treatments and a cure for mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer.
According to organizers, mesothelioma ..." (2009-6-4)
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Students and Staff Exposed to Asbestos in Australian School

"Students and Staff Exposed to Asbestos in Australian School
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Mesothelioma Risk Arises Through Faulty Asbestos Abatement Scheme

"An environmental lab in New York was recently indicted for supplying contractors fake test results in an effort to hide shady asbestos removal techniques within homes, colleges and businesses.
The 16-count indictment came from a federal grand jury and accused Certified Environmental Services Inc. of conducting false air quality tests over the past 10 years. It [...]" (2009-6-3)
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City of St. Louis argues no standing to object to its asbestos violations

"The City of St. Louis experimented with mass “wet” demolitions of asbestos-containing structures between 1999 and 2004. Current regulations require that asbestos-containing materials be removed from a building before the structure is demolished to avoid asbestos releases. In the “wet method,” the structure and any asbestos materials in it are wetted down during ..." (2009-6-3)
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Supreme Court Denies $5 Million Dollar Payout to Asbestos Victim

"The Supreme Court ruled yesterday in the case of Thurston Hensley, a railroad worker from Tennessee who was awarded $5 million by a jury after being exposed to asbestos on the job. The Supreme Court has ruled that the worker is not entitled to his $5 million payout from CSX Corp.
Hensley sued CSX for [...]" (2009-6-3)
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Daughter of mesothelioma victim searches for witnesses of his asbestos exposure

"The daughter of a British paper miller worker who died of mesothelioma in 2007 is searching for witnesses who can testify to his asbestos exposure.
Sewell Jones worked at Nash Mills Paper Factory in Kings Langley during the 1970s and 1980s. According to his daughter Wendy Jones, his job including removing old paper machines and working ..." (2009-6-2)
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Mesothelioma Patient Gambles on Life, Wins Again

"A mesothelioma patient who bet bookmakers he would outlive his doctor’s predictions collected his second round of winnings June 1, 2009. Jon Matthews received more than $8,000 yesterday, bringing his total winnings to more than $16,000 so far.
The 59-year-old Buckinghamshire, England resident was diagnosed with mesothelioma in April 2006 and even after undergoing a series [...]" (2009-6-2)
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich works to reduce asbestos use in developing countries

"Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), with the support of four other congressional members, sent a letter of inquiry to the World Bank in March of this year questioning the delay in issuing a report on the use of asbestos in construction. Following this inquiry, the World Bank finalized its construction guidance, which should cause a ..." (2009-6-2)
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Mesothelioma Patient Bets on His Life - and Wins Big

"A man suffering from mesothelioma cancer is making headlines around the world after betting on his chances for survival and winning big. In fact, he did so well the first time that he decided to bet again, and won again. Jon Matthews is 59 years old, and was diagnosed with mesothelioma back in 2006. At [...]" (2009-6-2)
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Asbestos Tests Negative at Patchogue-Medford Schools

"The Patchogue-Medford school district asbestos crisis seems to be over. The district superintendent announced yesterday that air-quality tests conducted at both Eagle Elementary and Oregon Middle schools showed that the air was safe for students. Asbestos, a toxic material, is linked to medical conditions ranging from asbestosis to lung cancer to mesothelioma.
Attendance has been down [...]" (2009-6-2)
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Colorado School facing Asbestos Issues

"Caesar Chavez Academy in Pueblo, Colorado is facing a slew of problems, both environmental and financial. According to school board president Dennis Feuerstein, the school board recently discovered that asbestos is present in the school. Removal costs for the asbestos are expected to be as much as $400,000. The school currently rents the building, but [...]" (2009-6-2)
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NY Environmental Lab Charged With Supplying Fake Asbestos Test Results

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Mesothelioma and the Effects of Asbestos Exposure

"With the recent trial involving W.R. Grace & Company, the federal government and the citizens of Libby, Montana, the topic of asbestos-related illness is receiving additional national attention. There are approximately 2,000 to 3,000 cases of mesothelioma diagnosed each year in the United States and those numbers are expected to climb in the near future.
Mesothelioma [...]" (2009-6-1)
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UK insurance companies fight Scottish law allowing compensation for asbestos pleural plaques

"Insurance companies in the UK are fighting to overturn a Scottish law providing compensation to workers who develop pleural plaques caused by occupational exposure to asbestos. Workers with pleural plaques face an increased risk of developing mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer. Hundreds of Scots, including former shipyard workers, have developed mesothelioma and lung ..." (2009-6-1)
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Patchogue-Medford School District Seals another Classroom Because of Asbestos

"A second school in the Patchogue-Medford school system has sealed off a classroom as a precautionary measure. The Patchogue-Medford school district, located in New York State, is currently being rocked by asbestos scandals. School officials have stated that the closure of the classroom is a precaution only. Classroom No. 119 at the Oregon Middle School [...]" (2009-5-31)
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Syracuse, NY Environmental Lab Charged with Falsifying Reports

"A federal grand jury has indicted a Syracuse, New York environmental laboratory that is believed to have been part of a conspiracy to falsify asbestos reports on local homes, schools, and businesses. Certified Environmental Services (CES) and five of its employees have been charged with 16 felony counts in the U.S. District Court in Syracuse.
The [...]" (2009-5-30)
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Teacher's Union Says Welsh Schools are Ticking Asbestos Time Bombs

"Teacher's Union Says Welsh Schools are Ticking Asbestos Time Bombs
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Asbestos Activist to Raise Mesothelioma Awareness by Cycling 1,200 Miles

"An asbestos campaigner in Great Britain is preparing for a 1,200 mile bicycle journey in hopes of raising awareness on the dangers of asbestos exposure.
Jason Addy, an activist with the organization Save Spodden Valley, hopes to raise money to be donated to  the search for a cure for asbestos-related cancers.  Addy will be joined by [...]" (2009-5-29)
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School in Illinois to Remove Asbestos

"Dewey Elementary School in Evanston, Illinois has unveiled a $3.3-million addition plan. In addition to providing much needed extra space, the plan will also involved removing toxic asbestos fibers from the school. Asbestos is a toxic material that was once a popular component of building materials such as insulation, tiles, and fireproofing.
Asbestos is now [...]" (2009-5-29)
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Oregon Developer Faces Felony Asbestos Charges

"A Eugene, Oregon developer is facing asbestos-related felony charges, and will have to appear in court in August. Eugene’s Dan Desler appeared in Linn County Circuit Court yesterday, and was granted the August continuance at the behest of his attorney. Meanwhile, federal officials are preparing to clean up the asbestos-contaminated site using EPA Superfund money. [...]" (2009-5-29)
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Knapp to Pay Record Fine for Des Moines Asbestos Errors

"Knapp to Pay Record Fine for Des Moines Asbestos Errors
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British asbestos activist to cycle 1,200 miles to raise mesothelioma awareness

"Brit Jason Addy, an activist with the group Save Spodden Valley, is gearing up for a 1,200 bike ride from Glasgow to Southhampton to raise awareness about the terrible impact of asbestos exposure on the victims of mesothelioma. His epic cycling journey is scheduled to begin on June 20, 2009.
For five years, Save Spodden ..." (2009-5-28)
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Mesothelioma Symposium to be Held in Washington, D.C.

"The 2009 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma will be held Thursday, June 25 through Saturday, June 27 in Washington, D.C. at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. The event is organized by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and will feature international mesothelioma experts, patients, advocates and caregivers.
The specialists participating in the three-day symposium will update attendees on [...]" (2009-5-28)
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Mesothelioma and chrysotile asbestos reports finally released by Health Canada

"Following accusations that the Ottawa government has attempted to bury the scientific reports confirming the relationship between exposure to chrysotile asbestos and asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, see related story, the Canadian government finally has released two reports that were completed more than a year ago.
A six-member expert panel commissioned by Health Canada ..." (2009-5-27)
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Midtown Plaza in Rochester to Receive Asbestos Abatement

"According to a press release issued by the city of Rochester, New York, the Empire State Development Corporation has approved the asbestos removal contracts for Midtown Plaza.
The two companies that were awarded the contracts include Cambria Contracting, Inc. and Paradigm Environmental Services, Inc. The funds for the asbestos abatement and air monitoring project stem from [...]" (2009-5-27)
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Massachusetts Elementary School Sends Students Home Due to Presence of Asbestos

"Massachusetts Elementary School Sends Students Home Due to Presence of Asbestos
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Mass. woman still on the run from asbestos crimes

"Albania Deleon of North Andover, Massachusetts owned and ran Environmental Compliance Training (ECT), New England’s largest asbestos training school. But instead of training her students, she simply sold certificates that claimed the holder was qualified to handle asbestos work. For $400, the school would provide an asbestos abatement certificate that allowed workers to ..." (2009-5-27)
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Asbestos Issues Will Linger in Libby, Montana

"For the residents of Libby, Montana, the word “asbestos” conjures up fear, resentment, anger, and worry. Now that the W. R. Grace trial has ended, those who live in this small, close-knit mountain town just want to move on.
Libby was once home to a W. R. Grace vermiculite mine. Founded in 1854 by an [...]" (2009-5-26)
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Mesothelioma sufferers in Libby to get new healthcare grant

"Senator Max Baucus of Montana has fought hard for those who in Libby, Montana who suffer with mesothelioma, lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases. Hundreds in Libby suffer with these diseases because W.R. Grace’s vermiculite mine there contaminated the town with tremolite asbestos fibers.
Now Sen. Baucus has announced that a $6 million ..." (2009-5-26)
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Asbestos Violations Result in Fines for Oregon City

"The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined the city of Central Point $815 for violating several asbestos-related regulations.
Though only a small amount of asbestos was found in the debris remaining from the demolition of a 100-year-old house in February 2009, the city was given three multipart citations for issues ranging from not informing [...]" (2009-5-26)
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Officials Find a Cost-Effective Way to Remove Asbestos

"City officials in Chaffee Crossing, Arkansas have found a way to remove asbestos from 100 acres of land at a fraction of the original cost. City officials hope to use a method devised by an Atlanta businessman to drastically cut the costs associated with asbestos removal. The original cost quoted to remove the asbestos was [...]" (2009-5-26)
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Asbestos Abatement Causes Health Concerns Among U. N. Workers

"Asbestos Abatement Causes Health Concerns Among U. N. Workers
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Asbestos hazard slows New Jersey firehouse project

"In Vineland, New Jersey, officials want to clear away the structures that now stand at 810 E. Chestnut Avenue to make room for a new fire station for 24 volunteer firefighters. The structures that will need to be cleared of asbestos and demolished include an old schoolhouse, a warehouse and offices.
The city ..." (2009-5-26)
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United Nations Team Completes Asbestos Study in Gaza

"An expert team of United Nations workers have completed their field work for a study of asbestos contamination resulting from recent combat on the Gaza strip. The team of eight experts from the United Nations’ Environment Program spent 10 days in Gaza studying various other environmental issues. In addition to asbestos-related issues, the team studied [...]" (2009-5-26)
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Oklahoma Fire Raises Asbestos Concerns

"A fire last week at Farmer’s Furniture in Salisaw, Oklahoma has many locals wondering if asbestos may have become airborne during the blaze.
Farmer’s Furniture was located in a historic 110-year old building. The blaze started Tuesday afternoon, and firefighters continued to fight the inferno through Wednesday.
The fire quickly grew into an out-ofcontrol blaze, filling the [...]" (2009-5-26)
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90-Year Old Veteran Suffering from Asbestos Disease

"World War II veteran Merle Kalp is 90 years old, and suffers from an asbestos-related lung condition. But despite his age and waning health, Kalp took the time to attend a military ceremony for his great-granddaughter.
Maria Quatse wanted her great-grandfather to be the one to pin her newly earned Air Force lieutenant bars on her [...]" (2009-5-26)
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Iowa Developer Must Pay Record Fine for Asbestos Violations

"Iowa Developer Must Pay Record Fine for Asbestos Violations
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W.R. Grace will give money for medical care of Libby’s mesothelioma sufferers

"W. R. Grace & Co. has announced that it will donate $250,000 to St. John’s Lutheran Hospital—the only hospital in Libby, Montana—for the treatment of asbestos-related illnesses like mesothelioma. See W.R. Grace’s Press Release. This was the tenth year W.R. Grace has contributed to St. Luke’s.
Hospital CEO Bill Patten thanked W.R. Grace for ..." (2009-5-22)
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich Proposes Asbestos Reduction Bill

"A proposal introduced by Congressman Dennis Kucinich (Ohio) and four other congressmen has paved the way for the World Bank to finalize a new policy that will significantly decrease the use of asbestos in new construction projects for developing countries.
Representatives hope this effort will increase awareness of the health risks associated with occupational asbestos exposure. [...]" (2009-5-22)
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Will Mesothelioma risk in shipbreaking decline?

"We recently reported that international meetings were going on to discuss how to decrease the health and environmental risks associated with shipbreaking. Because of the large quantities of asbestos that were used on many older ships, malignant mesothelioma is a serious risk. See related story.
Sixty-three countries have now adopted a U.N. convention, drafted ..." (2009-5-21)
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Massachusetts Town Moves Forward with Asbestos Removal

"On Monday evening, the Town Meeting for officials in Somerset, Massachusetts passed a warrant item for funding repairs and asbestos removal for a local school.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen linked to asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a disease with a long latency period, meaning that many sufferers of the disease do not develop [...]" (2009-5-21)
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Mesothelioma Treatment for Libby Residents Remains Funded by W.R. Grace

"W.R. Grace & Company has recently announced their renewal of a $250,000 donation to the St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby, Montana. Grace, who operated an asbestos-contaminated vermiculite mine in the area, is contributing the donation for the tenth consecutive year.
St. John’s is a charitable medical facility that provides healthcare to all the residents of [...]" (2009-5-21)
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Maine Has Highest in Mesothelioma Rate in Nation

"NIOSH Says Maine Highest in Mesothelioma
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New Hampshire man gets 6 days jail time for asbestos violations

"Paul Davis of Winchester, New Hampshire has been sentenced to a year in jail and a $3,000 fine for violating asbestos laws during an asbestos removal project. The judge suspended all but 6 days of the sentence.
Only a licensed asbestos abatement contractor can perform asbestos removal, and very specific procedures are required ..." (2009-5-21)
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Senator Tester Proposes Asbestos Cleanup Plan for Libby

"Senator Jon Tester has suggested a new plan that will help clean up the town of Libby, Montana and promote better health care for victims of asbestos exposure.
The town of Libby is the site where W.R. Grace & Company operated a toxic vermiculite mine that was contaminated with asbestos. Outside of the mine, asbestos contaminated [...]" (2009-5-20)
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Tester calls on fed agencies to come together over Libby asbestos problem

"The small town of Libby, Montana has been dealing with high levels of asbestos contamination for decades. Asbestos was disbursed throughout the town from W.R. Grace’s vermiculite mining operations. The vermiculite ore was contaminated with tremolite asbestos.
Cleanup of the area has been a long-term project of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. ..." (2009-5-20)
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In NYC, Unemployed Construction Workers Signing up for Asbestos Classes

"Unemployment among construction workers nationwide is running close to 20 percent. In New York City, many construction workers are looking to distinguish themselves from other unemployed workers in the same field by undertaking additional training, including asbestos abatement education.
Asbestos removal is an important part of construction and renovation, as many older buildings contain the deadly [...]" (2009-5-20)
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Asbestos, Black Mold a Problem at Ohio College Campus

"At Morgens Hall on the University of Cincinnati campus, students are concerned about ongoing asbestos and mold issues plaguing the building.
Both black mold and asbestos are highly toxic, and can cause severe respiratory problems. Asbestos is known to cause deadly medical conditions such as asbestosis or mesothelioma. Asbestosis, a chronic scarring of the lungs, has [...]" (2009-5-19)
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Mesothelioma Patient Inspires Fundraisers

"Several friends have been gathering Sunday evenings to prepare delicious meals as part of “Cook for the Cure,” a charitable group organized to raise money for mesothelioma patient Shanna Kurtz.
Though members from Cook for the Cure have been meeting for only a month, the group has raised more than $1,100. The money collected will be [...]" (2009-5-19)
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New mesothelioma treatment shows initial success

"According to Nashville-based Neoplas Innovation, the first mesothelioma patient to be treated with its new treatment protocol has responded favorably. The treatment protocol, which has been tested on a number of other aggressive cancers, involves a combination of low-dose interferon and lovastatin.
This initial test patient was not been helped by standard mesothelioma ..." (2009-5-18)
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Tennessee Man Seeking Asbestos Compensation

"94-year-old Rubert Ellington of Tennessee is currently seeking $2.5 million in damages from his former employers. Ellington claims his former employers have damaged his health. Asbestos exposure is linked to the eventual development of asbestosis, lung cancer, respiratory ailments and mesothelioma cancer.
Ellington blames Illinois Central Railroad and BNSF for asbestos-related damages. Ellington claims he [...]" (2009-5-18)
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Asbestos-Laden Abandoned Apartments Raise Concern

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Jesusita Fire in California raise asbestos concerns

"Authorities in Santa Barbara County have warned residents to be especially cautious of handling ash left behind the Jesusita Fire. All sorts of particulates in the air can be irritants and dangerous to those who are sensitive because of age or illness.
Asbestos in settled ash deposits and airborne asbestos create a very ..." (2009-5-18)
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Canadian Politician Wants to Cut Government's Promotion of Asbestos

"Canadian Politician Wants to Cut Government's Promotion of Asbestos
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New studies of mesothelioma drug to be revealed

"At the end of this month, Eli Lilly and Co. will present the newest research on the effectiveness of its prominent mesothelioma drug Alimta as well as Gemzar, which is sometimes also used to treat mesothelioma, and the investigational drug enzastaurin. In addition to being a treatment of choice (with cisplatin) for mesothelioma patients ..." (2009-5-15)
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New Texas Bill May Ease Litigation Process for Mesothelioma Patients

"Victims of asbestos exposure may experience greater ease in filing asbestos lawsuits due to a new bill introduced in the Texas Senate. Dubbed the “mesothelioma Senate Bill 1123,” this new legislation, if passed, may ease the requirements for plaintiffs who file a lawsuit to seek compensation following an asbestos-related disease diagnosis.
Introduced by Senator Robert Duncan, [...]" (2009-5-15)
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EPA brownfields grants provide for environmental cleanup and economic development

"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides brownfields grants to communities to help fund the cleanup of toxic substances so that properties can become productive again. Without these funds, asbestos and other toxins can block redevelopment efforts—and even demolition. When these contaminated sites remain vacant, they are a danger to the community. Arson ..." (2009-5-15)
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Asbestos Halts Demolition of Florida Condo Tower - Owners Face Modest Fine

"Asbestos Halts Demolition of Florida Condo Tower - Owners Face Modest Fine
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Navy Vet Receives Settlement in Asbestos Case

"A former U.S. Navy machinist has won just over $12 million in damages in a Los Angeles County Court case.
The former machinist developed a terminal illness after he was exposed to asbestos while working on a Navy ship during the 1960s. Asbestos illnesses are not uncommon in Navy veterans.
The jury ruled on the case [...]" (2009-5-14)
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Asbestos Hearing in Illinois Today

"Earlier this year, an asbestos contamination scandal made headlines when it was discovered that areas of the Illinois Beach State Park had tested positive for the deadly carcinogen.
Now, officials have announced that they will be holding a hearing about this deadly contamination this afternoon.
Community members who are concerned about the asbestos contamination issues and ongoing [...]" (2009-5-14)
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Mesothelioma Patient, U.S. Navy Machinist Receives $12 Million in Asbestos Lawsuit

"A mesothelioma patient and former United States Navy machinist won $12.1 million in damages after filing a lawsuit against a manufacturer and supplier of an asbestos-contaminated product.
Charles H. Cundiff, 66, was awarded $10 million May 6, 2009 by a Los Angeles County jury for pain and suffering and $506,000 in economic damages for lost wages. [...]" (2009-5-14)
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Is safer ship recycling coming?

"Older ships are filled with a large variety of asbestos containing products, and when these ships reach the end of their active lives, that asbestos must be dealt with. After decades on the high seas, ships are often taken to India, Bangladesh and other developing nations to be dismantled. Workers in the shipbreaking ..." (2009-5-14)
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Not Guilty Verdict in W.R. Grace & Co. Criminal Case

"Not Guilty Verdict in W.R. Grace & Co. Criminal Case
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Largest Asbestos Penalty Issued for Iowa

"According to a news release issued by Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, Equitable L.P. has been forced to pay a $500,000 fine for failing to perform safe asbestos renovations while working on the historic Equitable Building in downtown Des Moines.
“This is the largest civil penalty by far in Iowa for asbestos violations,” said Miller. “We [...]" (2009-5-13)
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Mesothelioma allegedly caused by human rights violations

"In dockyards around the world, workers historically suffered serious and chronic asbestos exposure, which has caused some to develop mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer and other illnesses. In most western nations, asbestos exposure has been curtailed, but in some developing countries asbestos use continues to rise and workers are at increasing risk.
A number of dockyard ..." (2009-5-13)
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Mesothelioma kills Bishop of Peterborough

"Bishop Ian Cundy has died of pleural mesothelioma after collapsing on his way to visit family. He was 64 years old. Bishop Cundy was diagnosed with the disease in 2007 and recently, after undergoing chemotherapy, he was told that the cancer had spread.
Pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer associated with asbestos ..." (2009-5-12)
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Surgery Component of Mesothelioma Treatment Plan Deemed Effective in Study

"A specific type of surgery performed as a component of a treatment plan designed for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma was deemed effective prior to chemotherapy treatment by a study presented at the 2009 European Multidisciplinary Conference in Thoracic Oncology.
The surgical procedure known as a pleurectomy/decortication (a type of surgery involving the removal of the [...]" (2009-5-12)
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Families of Libby’s mesothelioma victims disappointed at W.R. Grace “not guilty” verdict

"At the end of last week, a Montana federal jury acquitted asbestos manufacturer W.R. Grace and three of its former executives in a criminal trial based on allegations that they conspired to hide the asbestos hazards from the company’s vermiculite mining operations. The company operated a vermiculite mine just outside of the small town ..." (2009-5-12)
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Jury Announces First Verdict in W.R. Grace Asbestos Trial

"A jury near Libby, Montana has recently acquitted W.R. Grace & Company and three of its former executives of knowingly exposing mine workers and Libby residents to asbestos.
Fred Festa, who is chairman, president and CEO of W.R. Grace, said, “We at Grace are gratified by today’s verdict and thank the men and women of the [...]" (2009-5-11)
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Soldiers sue defense contractors for burning asbestos and other toxic waste in Iraq

"Two soldiers who served in Iraq have filed suit against a number of defense contractors they say burned toxic waste—including asbestos insulation, plastic, rubber tires and latrine waste—near military bases and camps in Iraq and Afghanistan and endangered the health of U.S. servicemen. The lawsuit names the following companies as defendants: KBR Inc.; ..." (2009-5-11)
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Mesothelioma is not a risk worth taking—even for the story

"It’s a cliché to hear a journalist say “anything for the story,” but of course, there must be limits. One good limit is to stop short of creating a risk of mesothelioma to yourself and others. Even a very great story for the high school paper isn’t worth risking asbestos exposure.
Apparently one high ..." (2009-5-9)
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Bishop Dies of Mesothelioma

"The Bishop of Peterborough, Right Reverend Ian Cundy passed away suddenly May 7, 2009 while traveling to a family event. After collapsing abruptly, Bishop Cundy was taken by ambulance to Swindon General Hospital in the United Kingdom where he was pronounced dead.
Bishop Cundy was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused almost exclusively by asbestos [...]" (2009-5-8)
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Des Moines developer hit with $500,000 fine for asbestos violations

"Des Moines developer Bob Knapp has agreed to a $500,000 fine for asbestos violations in the renovation of a building in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. The 19-story historic building was found to have asbestos throughout, and the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission passed the case to the Iowa Attorney General’s office because the highest fine ..." (2009-5-8)
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Libby’s mesothelioma victims await the jury’s verdict in W.R. Grace trial

"The whole country has followed the eleven week criminal trial against asbestos manufacturer W.R. Grace and a handful of its former executives. But nowhere has it been watched with more intensity than in Libby, Montana, where asbestos contamination from W.R. Grace’s vermiculite mine has caused hundreds to die of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. ..." (2009-5-7)
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Jurors Hear Closing Arguments in Grace Case

"Jurors Hear Closing Arguments in Grace Case
Lawyers from both sides presented their closing arguments Wednesday as the W.R. Grace & Co. trial comes to a close.
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Mesothelioma gene ratio test predicts disease progression post-surgery

"Doctors at the International Mesothelioma Program (IMP) recently completed a study of the effectiveness of a gene ratio test in predicting the course of a patient’s disease after surgery. The gene ratio test was previously developed by physicians at the IMP, a project of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.
The study ..." (2009-5-6)
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