Asbestos News Roundup: 6.18.10

June 18th, 2010. By LucyC

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

Asbestos Lawsuits

Charleston, WV:  The executrix of the estate of man who was diagnosed with asbestos mesothelioma and subsequently died of it has filed a lawsuit naming 60 defendant companies as contributing to her husband’s untimely death.  

Doris Hunt is the wife of George F. Hunt, who died Feb. 19, 2010. Mr. Hunt was employed by Union Carbide from 1947 until 1987 as a laborer, according to the complaint, which also states that on September 29, 2009, Mr. Hunt was diagnosed with mesothelioma.

The defendants are being sued for negligence, contaminated buildings, breach of expressed/implied warranty, strict liability, intentional tort, conspiracy, misrepresentation and post-sale duty to warn, according to the suit. (westvirginiarecord.com)

 

Madison County, IL: A total of 14 new asbestos cases were filed in Madison County between May 24 and 28, 2010. Among the suits is a complaint filed by Raymond and Carolyn Haske of Michigan who allege that Raymond developed mesothelioma after his work from 1971 to 2007 as a laborer, heavy equipment operator, pipefitter and mechanic helper.

Marty J. Keay of Illinois, is also among the people who have filed suits. He was self-employed as a home repairer and remodeler from 1965 until 1971; a field worker for the Booneville State Training School for Boys from 1971 until 1976; a grinder and welder for Paul Meuller from 1977 until 1981; a self-employed drywaller throughout the 1980s; a laborer at T&D Metal Works from 1981 until 1988; a member of the cannery union from 1987 until 1988 and a safety learner from 1988 until 2000. He claims he has mesothelioma. 

And Eugene C. and Shirley Matchett of Idaho filed a suit alleging Eugene developed mesothelioma after his work as a member of the U.S. Navy from 1945 until 1949; as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1950 until 1952; and as a laborer at various lumber mills from 1953 until 1987. (Madisonrecord.com) 

Asbestos Hot Spots

Charleston, SC: Work on the renovation of a hotel in North Charleston has been temporarily stopped because officials failed to secure a state-mandated asbestos survey of the building’s infrastructure. 

According to a report on a local news site, a tip was received by state health officials last Friday, alerting them to the fact that the survey required to determine if asbestos is present in the building had not been done. The renovation is planned for the former Quality Suites on 5225 N. Arco Lane—one of several hotels surrounding the Tanger Outlet Mall, a busy shopping area. North Charleston city officials say the site is being redone as a Crowne Plaza hotel with 168 rooms. (thepostandcourier.com)

British Columbia, Canada: Ferry service between Little River and Powell River on the Canadian West Coast has been temporarily halted after a BC Ferries employee reportedly discovered what could be loose asbestos in the food preparation and serving areas of the boat. The Queen of Burnaby has been docked until inspectors do a thorough investigation of the affected areas, as well as any other parts of the ship.  

BC Ferries Media Relations Director Deborah Marshall said that the company was unsure of the nature of the dust. However, she said, “out of an abundance of caution”, the company ordered the area sealed off pending the results of tests on both the air and the dust. She also said that she expected the ship’s galley and cafeteria sections to be closed for at least a week. She mentioned that the ship was due for a routine maintenance check soon. (mesotheliomaweb.com).

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