CDC grant for possible Ground Zero illnesses
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently announced a new program to provide $30 million in grant money for health screenings, assessments, monitoring and tracking, and improved access to health...
View ArticleOklahoma tornado destruction holds hidden dangers of asbestos and other toxins
In the wake of this week’s devastating mile-wide tornado that leveled a wide swath of Moore, Okla., folks are mourning the loss of loved ones, the loss of their homes and in some cases their...
View ArticleAsbestos liability litigation underway in North Carolina
A case currently underway in front of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge George Hodges in Charlotte, N.C., will determine the liability of Garlock Sealing Technologies for injuries sustained by future victims of...
View ArticleNational Mesothelioma Awareness Day is September 26
On Friday, Sept. 26, National Mesothelioma Awareness Day will shed light around the nation on a dangerous form of cancer. Established in 2004, this awareness day, established and promoted by the...
View ArticleStudents exposed to asbestos win $1.8 million for medical monitoring
After exposing dozens of young victims to asbestos while on the job, nonprofit Firm Build’s three former executives must pay approximately $1.8 million in damages, according to U.S. Attorney Benjamin...
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