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Study Reveals That Cholesterol Management Drugs Can Extend Survival of Mesothelioma Patients

By | Published November 11, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Study Reveals That Cholesterol Management Drugs Can Extend Survival of Mesothelioma Patients

PD-1 blockers have proved to be an effective deterrent in slowing the progress of mesothelioma. In the course of studying PD-1 inhibitors, researchers in Italy and the Netherlands found that the positive impact of this promising treatment was elevated among patients taking statin drugs for the treatment of high cholesterol. In analyzing outcomes, the researchers Read More

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South Carolina Court of Appeals Lightens Burden of Proof in Mesothelioma Cases

By | Published November 5, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , , | Comments Off on South Carolina Court of Appeals Lightens Burden of Proof in Mesothelioma Cases

A recent ruling by the South Carolina Court of Appeals confirmed the victory of a mesothelioma victim and his wife and eased the burden of proof for future victims of asbestos exposure, as reported by 6Park.news/South Carolina.  The decision revolved around a lawsuit bought by Dale Jolly, a mechanical inspector who worked for the Duke Read More

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University of Vermont Cancer Center Research Leads To Potential Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment

By | Published October 28, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on University of Vermont Cancer Center Research Leads To Potential Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment

A promising new therapy for mesothelioma and metastatic cancer, arising from laboratory investigations at the University of Vermont (UVM), is about to enter a Phase I clinical trial. This new approach targets a universal vulnerability in cancer cells that could be exploited therapeutically. “All tumor cells are very reliant on efficient waste management systems to Read More

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SC Jury Sends Strong Message In Case of Secondhand Asbestos Exposure

By | Published October 22, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on SC Jury Sends Strong Message In Case of Secondhand Asbestos Exposure

A South Carolina jury has awarded a total of $32 million at the conclusion of an asbestos trial involving secondhand exposure claims, with jurors assigning liability to both premises defendant Kraft Heinz and contractor defendant Metal Masters Inc, as reported by the National Trial Lawyers. The $22 million award included $11 million for Kathy Weist’s Read More

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California Passes Law Allowing Survivors of Mesothelioma Victims To Collect Damages

By | Published October 14, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on California Passes Law Allowing Survivors of Mesothelioma Victims To Collect Damages

The death of a California man from mesothelioma inspired the passage of Senate Bill 447 in California which overturns existing law which prohibited posthumous damages to survivors of mesothelioma victims and others whose deaths are deemed negligent. Similar laws remain on the books in Florida, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona. Alfonso Rocciola, who supervised construction projects Read More

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Secondary Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma

By | Published October 7, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on Secondary Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma

Recent decisions in a lawsuit by Patricia Ann Dumas Jackson of Louisiana, who died of malignant mesothelioma at the age of 75, highlight the dangers of secondary asbestos exposure. After her death, Mrs. Jackson’s lawsuit has been continued by her daughter Dielda, who asserts that her mother’s mesothelioma followed exposure to asbestos brought home on Read More

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Asbestos Suit Involving GE, ViacomCBS Removed to Federal Court

By | Published September 30, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Asbestos Suit Involving GE, ViacomCBS Removed to Federal Court

The product liability suit was filed on behalf of Fred Russel Stafford against Crane Co., General Electric, ViacomCBS and other defendants. Mr. Stafford entered the U.S. Navy in 1948 as part of the Navy Submarine Service. He served on seven boats and retired as senior chief engineman aboard the USS Henry L. Stimson. He then Read More

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Honeywell Sues Asbestos Victims’ Trust

By | Published September 23, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Honeywell Sues Asbestos Victims’ Trust

Honeywell International Inc. sued a trust for victims of asbestos poisoning, claiming the fund’s managers are wrongly paying people who say they were harmed by the toxic industrial substance, as reported in Bloomberg news. The lawsuit is reportedly the result of years of acrimony between Honeywell and a trust set up to resolve the bankruptcy Read More

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Defendant Company’s Request To Have Investigation Shut Down Denied By Louisiana Court

By | Published September 16, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Defendant Company’s Request To Have Investigation Shut Down Denied By Louisiana Court

The family of the late Raymond Hutchins, Jr. filed suit claiming his work for a shipbuilding company put him in close proximity to repair work conducted by Dixie Machine & Welding Company where his family alleges that he was exposed to asbestos. Mr. Hutchins died of malignant mesothelioma. Dixie Machine filed to have the claim Read More

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Asbestos Exposure Concerns At Philadelphia Schools Spark Parent and Teacher Calls To Double Check Asbestos Remediation

By | Published September 2, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Asbestos Exposure Concerns At Philadelphia Schools Spark Parent and Teacher Calls To Double Check Asbestos Remediation

As Philadelphia prepares to fully reopen its public schools for the first time in 18 months, the spotlight is again on facilities woes, reports WHYY public TV/Radio on their website. At the center of the storm is one of the district’s most selective magnet schools — Julia R. Masterman — where a group of parents Read More

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