Free Asbestos Abatement Information Sessions Offered in Wisconsin

"Free asbestos abatement sessions are being offered by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services beginning March 25, 2009. The Department is encouraging contractors, facility managers and rental property owners to attend a session to ensure safety during the asbestos removal process and learn how to comply with revisions made to the administrative code on asbestos [...]" (2009-3-24)
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W.R. Grace Employee Warned of Asbestos Danger in 1976

"A former W.R. Grace & Co. employee has testified that he warned his supervisors of the dangers associated with asbestos exposure and inhalation as early as 1976.
Robert Locke was aware of studies that showed consumer products were releasing “high concentrations” of deadly asbestos fibers. “I felt there was a train wreck occurring and I [...]" (2009-3-24)
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High mesothelioma rate in Grace’s 1976 hamster study, says company chemist

"A former W.R. Grace chemist told jurors at the Grace criminal trial that company executives ordered an animal study of the effects of its asbestos-contaminated vermiculite in 1976. Hamsters were injected with the vermiculite, and many of them developed asbestos-related mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Within a year of injection, 10 of the " (2009-3-24)
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Toy Company Sued for Selling Asbestos-Containing Products

"A toy company has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and is facing a class-action lawsuit after manufacturing an asbestos-contaminated toy. Planet Toys, Inc. sold a toy crime-scene kit based on “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” a CBS show that put thousands at risk of asbestos exposure.
The nonprofit Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) filed a lawsuit [...]" (2009-3-24)
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Recent UK Study Predicts Asbestos Related Deaths in Great Britain

"Recent UK Study Predicts Asbestos Related Deaths in Great Britain
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No Asbestos Danger at West Virginia Middle School

"Parents, students, and staff breathed a sigh of relief after hearing that tests on a possible asbestos release at their school came back negative.
Beverly Hills Middle School in Huntington, West Virginia was closed as a precaution on Friday. During renovations earlier in the week, officials believed a small amount of asbestos fibers may have been [...]" (2009-3-23)
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13-Year Old UK Girl Diagnosed with Mesothelioma Cancer

"For the past four years, Sophie Ellis has been fighting a cancer contracted from exposure to asbestos.
At the tender age of 13, Sophie was diagnosed with mesothelioma, making her the youngest person ever diagnosed with that disease in Britain. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lung, heart or abdomen that is [...]" (2009-3-23)
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Connecticut Construction Workers Protest Unsafe Asbestos Abatement Procedures

"Connecticut Construction Workers Protest Unsafe Asbestos Abatement Procedures
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Asbestos Lawsuits Prompt Toy Company to File Bankruptcy

"Planet Toys Inc., a company facing a class-action lawsuit filed following the distribution of an asbestos-contaminated toy, filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition in New York March 18, 2009.
The company sold toy crime-scene kits based on the popular CBS series “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” which the nonprofit Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) claimed contained asbestos [...]" (2009-3-20)
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Toledo Mall to Undergo Asbestos Abatement

"Southwyck Mall in Toledo has existed for thirty two years, but for the last two years, the property has been left vacant. Now, it looks as though this South Toledo eyesore will finally get cleaned up.
The mall’s owners have just signed an agreement to clean up the mall, remove all asbestos, and have the [...]" (2009-3-20)
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Judge Rules No Autopsy in Asbestos Case

"The family of Harold St. John have reason to be happy. The body of Harold St. John may finally be laid to rest, after being delayed over a fight to autopsy the body. The judge has ruled against the autopsy proposed by the corporations St. John was suing for damages over the asbestos-related cancer that [...]" (2009-3-20)
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Deceased Mesothelioma Patient Finally Able to Rest in Peace

"The family of a New Jersey man who passed away from mesothelioma may finally bury his body two weeks after the funeral was held.
An order initially forbidding burial pending an autopsy on the body of Harold St. John was delivered to the funeral director and the St. John family on March 4, 2009, the day [...]" (2009-3-19)
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Potential Asbestos Halts School Musical

"Potential Asbestos Halts School Musical
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Florida Town Seeking Asbestos Removal

"The City Commission of Lake Wales, Florida has postponed an asbestos removal project in order to search for a company in the area that can do the work.
Lake Wales is looking to remove asbestos from underground cement water pipes. The cement pipes are used to distribute water throughout various parts of the city.
The city’s [...]" (2009-3-18)
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West Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Ruling

"The West Virginia Supreme Court has overturned a ruling that had deprived a retired railroad worker of the ability to seek damages from his former employer. There is a long history of West Virginia asbestos cases.
Sparrel Ratliff, a former employee of the Norfolk Southern Railway Company, died from mesothelioma in July of 2005. His [...]" (2009-3-18)
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Chemist testifies at W. R. Grace Trial

"A former chemist for W.R. Grace has testified that he conducted a 1976 study that tested the effects of asbestos-laced vermiculite on hamsters. The hamsters developed mesothelioma and eventually developed pleural thickening of the lungs, which suffocated them and caused their deaths.
Heyman C. Duecker worked as a chemist for W. R. Grace & [...]" (2009-3-18)
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Asbestos Caused Illness Alleges Smithsonian Employee

"A federal complaint filed March 17, 2009 by an employee at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Air and Space Museum claimed the museum did not take proper measures to contain asbestos-contaminated dust resulting from construction.
Richard Pullman, 53, an exhibits specialist, has worked at the museum for 27 years and was diagnosed with asbestosis, a chronic disease [...]" (2009-3-18)
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Penn. firefighters charged for deliberately burning asbestos-filled home

"The Attorney General of Pennsylvania has charged three men, two of them firefighters and assistant chiefs in their department, with conspiring to conduct a controlled burn for training purposes in McDonald, Pennsylvania using a home that they knew contained asbestos. The firefighters have been placed on administrative leave because of the criminal charges against " (2009-3-18)
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Recent Asbestos Suits Find Wide Targets

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Mesothelioma Victims in Libby Learn Government Knew of Hazards

"According to court proceedings recently posted on the Missoulian newspaper’s Web site, top government officials have been aware of the dangers associated with asbestos-tainted vermiculite for decades.
Just last week, a defense attorney in the W.R. Grace trial revealed studies conducted years ago by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that concerned the hazards of asbestos-laden vermiculite.
Defense [...]" (2009-3-17)
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UK Family Seeks Justice in Asbestos Case

"Kelvin Parker died in November 2008 from mesothelioma, mere months after being diagnosed with the condition. Kelvin, a father of three, was preparing a lawsuit against his former employer, TIS Modular Structures, before his untimely death.
The rest of the Parker family has decided to carry on his memory by continuing to fight with TIS [...]" (2009-3-17)
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Widow of Actor Steve McQueen Speaks Out About Mesothelioma

"Steve McQueen, the actor best known for his appearances in movies such as Bullitt, Papillon, and The Great Escape, died 28 years ago from mesothelioma cancer.
At the time, his illness was reported in the press as lung cancer, and many assumed that the cancer was due to smoking.
However, his widow Barbara recently spoke [...]" (2009-3-17)
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Body-Snatching Auto Maker Attempts to Avert Asbestos Lawsuit

"Body-Snatching Auto Maker Attempts to Avert Asbestos Lawsuit
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Fire could mean asbestos risk

"Many buildings still contain asbestos. In fact, there are still asbestos-containing construction materials being sold and used today. A fire can release asbestos from these materials and spread it through the air, causing potential asbestos exposure to those working or living in the area. And even low levels of asbestos exposure increase " (2009-3-16)
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Asbestos Conference Scheduled for 2010

"ASTM International has announced the dates of their next asbestos conference. The 2010 Michael E. Beard Asbestos Conference will focus on laboratory issues and will be held January 28th and 29th, 2010, at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio, Texas.
Next year’s conference will be sponsored by ASTM International Committee D22 on Air Quality, a group [...]" (2009-3-16)
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Mesothelioma Case Results in a $2.59 Million Verdict

"The wife of a former Navy firefighter who passed away from an asbestos-related cancer was awarded nearly $2.6 million after a two-month trial concluded March 12, 2009.
Port Orange, Florida resident Gail Fortier will receive $2,595,000 from Allis-Chalmers Corp. Fortier’s husband, David, died at the age of 59 as a result of mesothelioma, a rare cancer [...]" (2009-3-16)
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Asbestos Found At Air And Space Museum

"Host Liane Hansen talks to Washington Post Investigate Reporter James Grimaldi about asbestos at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The reporters have found that wall seams in the country's most visited museum contain asbestos and a lighting specialist has now been diagnosed with a lung disease linked to the mineral." (2009-3-15)
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Worldwide annual cancer deaths to double by 2030

"Cancer rates expected to double in next two decades
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Work-Related Exposures to Cancer Chemotherapy Agents

"Work-Related Exposures to Cancer Chemotherapy Agents
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Defense: Top Officials Knew About Asbestos Dangers

"A defense attorney in the W.R. Grace & Co. trial brought forward evidence on Thursday that indicated that top government officials were aware of the dangers inherent in asbestos-tainted vermiculite decades ago.
The Missoulian newspaper reported the court proceedings on its Web site Thursday evening.
Defense attorney Thomas Frongillo cross-examined Dr. Aubrey Miller, who went to [...]" (2009-3-13)
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Judge Rules No Autopsy in Asbestos Case

"The family of Harold St. John have reason to be happy. The body of Harold St. John may finally be laid to rest, after being delayed over a fight to autopsy the body. The judge has ruled against the autopsy proposed by the corporations St. John was suing for damages over the asbestos-related cancer that [...]" (2009-3-13)
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U. Minnesota agrees to asbestos penalties

"The University of Minnesota will pay $60,000 for asbestos violations. The University left torn-out asbestos in a student movie theater after a boiler was dismantled. The violations reportedly put more than 13,000 people visiting the theater last summer at risk for asbestos exposure. Elsewhere on University property, asbestos wall panels were found " (2009-3-13)
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Asbestos Presence Halts Work on Scottish Sports Arena

"Asbestos Presence Halts Work on Scottish Sports Arena
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Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness to Increase in Australia

"Asbestos exposure has been a significant political and social issue in Australia for decades, as it can lead to serious health problems. With thousands of people affected by asbestos-related illnesses in Australia, many citizens and activists are hopeful that increased public awareness and government efforts will curb this silent killer.
Primarily due to the heavy rate [...]" (2009-3-12)
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No Asbestos Concerns at Illinois Park, According to Reports

"A federal agency has announced that the asbestos levels at Illinois Beach State Park are not high enough to pose a health threat to visitors.
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry in Atlanta said Tuesday that its conclusion is based on simulated activities. These activities include running, volleyball and playing in the sand. [...]" (2009-3-12)
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Illinois High School Will Undergo Asbestos Removal

"Minooka High School in Minooka, Illinois will be getting a face-lift this summer. Renovations include air conditioning, new roofs, and asbestos abatement. This building is 38 years old.
Asbestos was once a common component of insulation and ceiling tiles. It was not until after the school was built that the material was declared a carcinogen [...]" (2009-3-12)
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FDA Tells Manufacturers to Stop Marketing Bogus Cancer Cures

"FDA Tells Manufacturers to Stop Marketing Bogus Cancer Cures
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Pennsylvania Town Receives Additional Funding for Asbestos Cleanup

"Pennsylvania Town Receives Additional Funding for Asbestos Cleanup
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Mesothelioma Highlighted During National Asbestos Awareness Week

"The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and other asbestos advocates throughout the United States can finally celebrate the passage of S.RES.57, a resolution that states National Asbestos Awareness Week will commence during the first week of April.
Founded by asbestos victims and their families in 2004, ADAO seeks to protect the rights of those affected by [...]" (2009-3-11)
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Asbestos Worries Unfounded at San Diego State University, According to Official

"A statement released today by San Diego State University claims that there is no need to worry about possible asbestos exposure in the Nasatir Hall building. A news article published on Monday in the university’s newspaper, The Daily Aztec, stated that renovations in Nasatir and Storm Halls were delayed due to asbestos concerns.
Bob Shulz, [...]" (2009-3-11)
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Asbestos Damages Laws Expected to Pass in Scotland

"An asbestos damages bill has gained significant support in Scotland. Members of Scottish Parliament have had a chance to look over the bill, which proposes compensation for Scots for any past exposure to asbestos. The bill is expected to pass.
The new law would overturn a previous ruling by the House of Lords which stated that [...]" (2009-3-11)
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90 Percent of Manchester, England Schools Test Positive for Asbestos

"Recent reports show that ninety percent of all the schools in Manchester, England have tested positive for asbestos.
In Greater Manchester, 903 out of 1,043 schools contain traces of the deadly material, according to Liberal Democrat Paul Rowen. A similar number of schools all over the entire United Kingdom may be similarly affected. Rowen, the Rochdale [...]" (2009-3-11)
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Asbestos Abatement Included in Plans to Update Illinois High School

"Scheduled updates to a high school in Minooka, Illinois will include the removal of asbestos found in the form of insulation around water pipes. Minooka High School’s central campus, located in northeastern Illinois, will undergo asbestos abatement this summer.
Asbestos, a toxic mineral commonly used in ceiling tiles, insulation and vinyl floor covering, was widely used [...]" (2009-3-10)
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Asbestos Abatement Scheduled in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

"Nine buildings in downtown Beaver Dam, Wisconsin are cited for the removal of asbestos-containing materials. The plan, which includes asbestos removal and demolition of the nine buildings, as well as a small amount of restoration work and the removal of a parking garage, was voted in 4-2 by the operations committee, and now will [...]" (2009-3-10)
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Asbestos Removal To Interfere With Summer Use Of Connecticut School

"Shelton High School in Shelton, Connecticut will be undergoing asbestos abatement this summer, which will interfere with a number of activities that usually take place at the school during vacation. The need for abatement stems from fire damage that occurred in the school on December 30th of last year.
Since the fire, students and staff [...]" (2009-3-10)
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Mineral Linked to Mesothelioma, Volunteers for Medical Study Wanted

"State health officials are recruiting volunteers for a medical study. They wish to study residents of western North Dakota who have had long-term exposure to erionite, an asbestos-like mineral that can collect in the lungs of people who breathe it. The Environmental Protection Agency has also become interested in this study.
Health officials say hundreds [...]" (2009-3-10)
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Minnesota’s first registered building trades apprentice faces mesothelioma

"Seventy years ago, Bill Stille of Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 became the very first registered building trades apprentice in the state of Minnesota. He interrupted his work in the trades only to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He is now 90 years old and has malignant mesothelioma, which " (2009-3-10)
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Mesothelioma Lawsuit Provides $2.6 Million in Compensation

"A recently settled asbestos case in Illinois has awarded $2.6 million to the family of a woman who passed away from mesothelioma. Jean Holmes died in April of 2006 at the age of 93 and the lawsuit was filed by her two sons, Roger and John Holmes.
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer almost exclusively [...]" (2009-3-9)
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Asbestos To Be Removed From Housing Complex In Texas

"The Covington Homes public housing complex in Texarkana, Texas will soon be rid of asbestos-containing materials. Crews have already begun to remove the materials in preparation for demolition.
A total of 120 units make up the Covington Homes complex, all of which date back to the forties. At that time, the use of asbestos products, [...]" (2009-3-9)
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Students, Staff Return to School Building Following Asbestos Tests

"Staff members at Bristol Borough Junior-Senior High School in Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania were evacuated from the building on March 6th due to asbestos concerns. Students were not in attendance that day due to a staff development day.
Officials waited for air quality test results from the questionable area before allowing students and staff to return [...]" (2009-3-9)
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Chrysler Subpoenas Family Of Deceased Man At Funeral

"The Chrysler company sent a process server to the funeral of Harold St. John of New Jersey last week, demanding that Mr. St. John’s body undergo further testing to prove that he did in fact die as a result of mesothelioma cancer.
A lawsuit filed by Mr. St. John, a retired airline worker, named Chrysler and [...]" (2009-3-9)
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Asbestos Found In Former NC Hospital Building

"Asbestos-containing materials have recently been discovered in the former John Umstead hospital building, in Butner, North Carolina. The discovery was the result of an environmental study that was conducted by Matrix Health and Safety. The full report was received by the state of North Carolina on February 27th.
Many older buildings, including the hospital, which [...]" (2009-3-9)
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Mesothelioma risk greatest in UK among baby-boom carpenters

"A new study suggests that carpenters born in the 1940s are the most likely of all workers in the UK to develop asbestos-related mesothelioma. The study predicts that one in seventeen carpenters born in this period will die from the disease. One in fifty electricians, plumbers and decorators born in the 1940s will " (2009-3-9)
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Asbestos Scare at Illinois Fire Station

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National Guard Building To Be Rid Of Asbestos

"A building owned by the National Guard and located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island has been cited for demolition and will soon be rid of asbestos-containing materials. The National Guard is in the process of accepting bids for both the removal of the dangerous materials as well as the demolition of the building.
Asbestos-containing materials were [...]" (2009-3-8)
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Family Wins $2.6 Million In Asbestos Case

"The family of a woman who passed away due to an asbestos-related illness has been awarded $2.6 million by a McLean County, Illinois jury.
Jean Holmes of Bloomington, Illinois died in 2006 at the age of 93, leaving behind two sons, Roger and John Holmes, whi filed the lawsuit. The Holmes’ case lasted [...]" (2009-3-7)
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EPA Declares Air is Safe in Libby but Questions Remain

"EPA Declares Air is Safe in Libby but Questions Remain
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Australian Mesothelioma Lawsuits Expected to Rise in Near Future

"While the United States is currently experiencing an influx of asbestos-related lawsuits throughout the country, the state of Victoria, Australia is also expecting to deal with similar issues over the next several years.
Recent estimates predict there will be about 800 new cases filed this year alone, which is much higher than the 600 cases that [...]" (2009-3-6)
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Fundraiser For Mesothelioma Treatment Research To Be Held This Weekend

"The first annual Meet & Greet The Drivers will be held at the Granite Run Mall in Media, Pennsylvania tomorrow, March 7th, and Sunday, March 8th. All money raised will be presented to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF).
Bill Thomas, of Bill Thomas Racing, organized the event. Thomas was diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer and was [...]" (2009-3-6)
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EPA Official And Doctor Testify As W.R. Grace Trial Continues

"The testimony of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official in the W.R. Grace trial continued this week. Paul Peronard, who coordinated the majority of the asbestos cleanup and decontamination in Libby, Montana, was questioned by Grace Defense attorneys on Tuesday.
The now-closed vermiculite mine in Libby was owned by W.R. Grace, and five of the company’s [...]" (2009-3-6)
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Railroad Worker Sues for Asbestos Injuries

"Railroad Worker Sues for Asbestos Injuries
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New Mesothelioma Clinical Trial Begins

"A study evaluating the effectiveness of an antibody to stop the growth of mesothelin, a protein excessively produced in tumors present in mesothelioma patients, began March 2.
Morphotek, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company and subsidiary of Eisai Corporation of North America, initiated Phase II of the study of its MORAb-009 monoclonal antibody to assess the capabilities of [...]" (2009-3-5)
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Cisplatin in the Treatment of Mesothelioma

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Mesothelioma Sufferers Seek Compensation from British Government

"Speaking at Action Mesothelioma Day, citizens were advocating to the British Government for a compensation fund for victims of asbestos-related illnesses.
New steps are being taken to ensure victims of asbestos exposure are compensated and treated fairly for their wrongful disease. Organized by the British Lung Foundation, Action Mesothelioma Day was planned to aide in public [...]" (2009-3-4)
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Morphotek Commences Phase II Study of MORAb-009 for Patients with MPM

"Morphotek Commences Phase II Study of MORAb-009 for Patients with MPM
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Mesothelioma strikes Georgia teacher, students step in to help

"Yonah Hurt never married but worked as a teacher in Macon schools for almost 30 years. Some of her students, like a few members of her 1958-1959 all-girl sophomore class, have remained close to their former teacher. And now, as she struggles with asbestos-related mesothelioma, they have stepped in as caregivers and surrogate " (2009-3-3)
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University of Minnesota Agrees to Pay Stiff Penalties for Alleged Asbestos Violations

"University of Minnesota Agrees to Pay Stiff Penalties for Alleged Asbestos Violations
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Mesothelioma Patient’s Hope Renewed with Freeze Therapy

"A woman diagnosed with mesothelioma regained hope after learning about a revolutionary treatment option available in the United States that a hospital in Los Angeles, Calif. is beginning to offer mesothelioma patients.
Jan Egerton, a 48-year-old woman diagnosed with mesothelioma eight years ago, from County Durham, England, was told that there was little doctors could do [...]" (2009-3-3)
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Utica City Hall Remains Closed Due to Asbestos Contamination

"Utica City Hall Remains Closed Due to Asbestos Contamination
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Asbestos-ravaged town has its day in court

"For much of the last century, people in the small town of Libby, Montana, were surrounded by toxic asbestos. It covered patches of grass, dusted the tops of cars and drifted through the air in a hazy smoke that became a part of their daily lives." (2009-3-3)
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Asbestos To Be Removed From Former Texas Ammunition Site

"Asbestos-containing materials will soon be removed from a former ammunition plant located in Karnack, Texas. The Longhorn Ammunition Plant was built in 1942 during a time in which asbestos was widely used in a number of building and automotive supplies.
The use of asbestos was not regulated until the 1970’s, when congress formed the Occupational [...]" (2009-3-2)
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Yonkers Middle School To Reopen After Asbestos Concerns

"Emerson Middle School located in Yonkers, New York reopened today after asbestos concerns caused the school to close last Friday. The asbestos concerns stem from water damaged floor tiles that may have contained asbestos. Officials for the school district ordered the school closed in order to test for dangerous asbestos fibers in the [...]" (2009-3-2)
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City Employee Claims He Was Exposed To Asbestos

"An unnamed employee for the city of Central Point, Oregon is claiming that he and other city employees were exposed to asbestos-containing materials while performing a demolition of a building located at 712 Manzanita Street. The complaint was called into the Department of Environmental Quality approximately one week following the completion of the job [...]" (2009-3-2)
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Research Shows Altered Immune Cells Target Mesothelin

"Research Shows Altered Immune Cells Target Mesothelin
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