Asbestos News Now: 1.12.10

January 12th, 2010. By LucyC

A roundup of recent asbestos-related news and information that you should be aware of.

Asbestos Lawsuits

Madison County, IL: Between December 14 and 18, 2009, a total of 28 new asbestos lawsuits were filed.  In one such suit, Donald and Sharon Floyd of Missouri allege that Donald Floyd developed lung cancer after his work as a welder at North County Technical High School from 1969 until 1971, and at numberous other jobs where he worked as a welder  between 1970 and 2006. Another suit has been brought by Althea Bussert of Arizona, who claims her recently deceased husband, James Bussert, developed mesothelioma after his work as a reliability engineer, teacher, instructor and clerk at various locations throughout Arizona and California from 1959 until 2009. (St. Clair Record)

Asbestos Hot Spots

Staten Is, NY: The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) closed parts of the New York State Armory on Manor Road in Staten Island on Monday, January 4th following the discovery of asbestos contamination in some armory offices and work spaces. Full time staff and drilling units assigned to the armory have been shifted to other New York City armories to perform their routine duties and training.

Soldiers and other military staff assigned to the armory have completed Department of Defense medical evaluation forms which will be kept in their military medical files as a baseline in case they develop any kind of medical condition which could be related to asbestos exposure in the future. (readmedia.com)

Victoria, BC: The federal of Canada and the British Columbia provincial government have given $42.5 million for asbestos remediation and new construction involving six buildings on the campus of the University of Victoria. The buildings were constructed between 1962 and 1978. The renovation work is scheduled to be complete by Spring 2011. (Victoria Times Colonist)

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