Arson at Downey, Calif. dry cleaner causes extensive fire and smoke damage in string of businesses and requires asbestos removal

"Businesses are reopening after an arson-caused fire at Plaza Cleaners on April 27th caused serious damage to adjacent Cafe n’ Stuff and California Affordable Insurance. The businesses had initially expected to be closed just a couple of weeks, but asbestos was found in the spaces after the fire, requiring asbestos abatement before other repairs " (2008-11-4)
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Victoria Government Plans Formal Apology for Asbestos Victims

"Victoria Government Plans Formal Apology for Asbestos Victims
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Canadian Government “Won’t Confirm” Position After Rotterdam Convention

"Despite previous public opposition in regards to adding chrysotile asbestos to the United Nations “watch list” of dangerous chemicals, the Canadian government has refused to confirm whether or not they are really for or against adding asbestos to the list.
Pat Martin, Democratic MP, attended the convention, and called it a “sad day” after learning that [...]" (2008-11-3)
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Mesothelioma-Related Lawsuit Filed by Michigan Couple

"An asbestos-related lawsuit recently filed at Madison County Circuit Court in Illinois tells the story of a woman who has developed mesothelioma as a result of her husband’s asbestos exposure.
Carolyn S. Berry was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma on April 25, 2008. The lawsuit was filed on October 23, 2008, and claims Carolyn’s asbestos-related disease was [...]" (2008-11-3)
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Mesothelioma Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Past Navy Worker

"The wife of a Kentucky man who recently passed away from mesothelioma has filed an asbestos-related lawsuit at Madison County Circuit Court in Illinois, alleging that the man’s disease was wrongfully caused.
The lawsuit, which names a total of 149 defendant corporations, was filed on October, 22 by Eloise Heep on behalf of her husband, Zelba [...]" (2008-11-3)
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Boiler accident injures University of Vermont employee and possibly releases asbestos into the boiler room

"The door of a backup boiler at the University of Vermont’s Patrick Gymnasium blew open while an employee was conducting a routine maintenance check. The boiler door struck asbestos-covered pipes, which may have released asbestos fibers into the room. The area surrounding the boiler room was evacuated pending tests for the presence of " (2008-11-3)
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Mesothelioma and Asbestosis-Related Lawsuits Filed in Illinois

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