Asbestos News Roundup: 11.10.09

November 10th, 2009. By LucyC

A roundup of recent asbestos-related news, asbestos lawsuits and the latest asbestos hot spots-places where asbestos has been found-and that you should be aware of.

Asbestos Lawsuits

Tyler, TX: A man from Pennsylvania, who worked in Texas for T & N Limited and TAF International Limited, claims he developed asbestos mesothelioma as a result of being exposed to defective and unreasonably dangerous products while on the job. These products contained asbestos and generated asbestos dust which he inhaled. (SETexasRecord.com)

Asbestos Mesothelioma Settlements

San Francisco, CA: A jury verdict awarding Mrs. Mahoney, a resident of San Francisco, $20 million as settlement of her asbestos mesothelioma lawsuit, has been upheld on appeal. Mrs. Mahoney’s work in the family home-remodeling business exposed her to an asbestos-containing joint compound produced by Georgia Pacific. Together, Mrs. Mahoney and her husband built and remodeled numerous houses in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. She was diagnosed with asbestos mesothelioma in 2006. (Businesswire.com)

 

Monterey, CA: A tentative settlement has been reached in an asbestos-related lawsuit brought by attorneys, judges and courthouse employees who claim they were injured by asbestos dispersed during remodeling of the Monterey County Superior Court building in Salinas. While the settlements are confidential, the monies awarded will cover medical expenses and damages for lung disease. (thecalifornian.com)

Asbestos Hot Spots

According to a recently released report by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Quebec, asbestos is the number one cause of death stemming from the workplace, with about 60 percent of workplace fatalities resulting directly from workplace asbestos exposure.

Federally Funded Medical Care Available for Libby Asbestos Victims

On November 16, 2009 a federally funded medical care program will begin for residents of Libby, Montana who have developed asbestos-related illnesses such as asbestos mesothelioma and asbestosis. A $6 million grant has been made available to fund the project and comprehensive information and updates will be made available at the CARD website (www.libbyasbestos.org). Libby is the site of the notorious WR Grace asbestos mine.

 

Where can You Find an Accredited Laboratory to Test for Asbestos?

Asbestos fibers are incredibly strong and have properties that make them resistant to heat. Many products in use today contain asbestos. Most of these are materials used in heat and acoustic insulation, fire proofing, and roofing and flooring. The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) maintains a listing of accredited asbestos laboratories under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). You may call NIST at (301) 975-4016.

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