Asbestos News Roundup: 12.29.09

December 29th, 2009. By LucyC

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

Asbestos Lawsuits

Jefferson County, Texas: Maudry Granger, the widow of an equipment operator, has filed a lawsuit against 30 companies, alleging their asbestos-containing products caused her husband’s death. She filed the lawsuit individually and on behalf of the estate of Rufus Granger, who was allegedly “required to work with and around asbestos and asbestos containing products while engaged in the course of his employment as a heavy equipment operator, truck driver and laborer.” His exposure to asbestos during work allegedly caused him to suffer from asbestos-related diseases. 

The named defendants include: A.W. Chesterton, American Optical, Bechtel, Crane Co, Fluor Enterprises, Foster Wheeler, Henry Vogt Machine, Honeywell, Ingersoll Rand, John Crane Inc, Lockheed Martin, 3M, Sepco Corp, Treco Construction Services, Uniroyal, Washington Group and Zurn Industries.

Asbestos Hot Spots

Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada: The renovation of the Shangri-La Lodge, a seniors home, has revealed asbestos in a portion of the building that dates back to the 1970s. A predetermined removal process will be followed, and precautions taken to ensure the residents  are protected from any asbestos-related ill effects. (draytonvalleywesternreview.com)

Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada: A report released this month shows that people living near Thetford Mines, an asbestos mine in the Canadian province of Quebec, are at risk for developing asbestos-related illnesses including asbestos mesothelioma. The risk for lung cancer and mesothelioma was found to be 17 times higher than normal. This is due, largely, to the higher concentrations of airborne asbestos dust and fibers present in both the indoor and outdoor areas of the community. (theglobeandmail.com)

Tags: Asbestos, Asbestos Mesothelioma

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