Employers in California have a duty to both their workers and their household workers to take ordinary care to ensure that asbestos dust does not contaminate their household, according to a 7-0 California Supreme Court decision on Dec. 1. The … Continued

A demolition worker in downtown Boston hesitated recently when he saw cracked floor tile that was glued to the underside of a carpet he was pulling out of an office. The tiles were old and brown, which are signs that … Continued

It is critical to handle asbestos carefully to avoid any damage to your lungs or other parts of your body. Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and breathing in asbestos fibers can lead to mesothelioma, which is a very deadly and … Continued

Our lungs play a critical role in our overall health. A major part of keeping the lungs healthy is to not smoke and to avoid exposure to asbestos. While there are many materials and chemicals that can damage the lungs, … Continued

When it comes to our general health, it is always necessary to have regular checkups with your medical professional. However, one of the best ways to protect yourself from a serious illness is to just pay attention to your body. … Continued

A jury in Florida hit Philip Morris and RJ Reynolds Tobacco with punitive damages that increased the total verdict for the tobacco and lung cancer lawsuit to $6 million for the plaintiff’s wife, who died of lung cancer in 2004. … Continued

A 77 year old woman from Norfolk, Virginia with asbestos cancer has been awarded compensation from her former employer after a state court ruled that she was exposed to asbestos dust when she worked as a funeral arranger. The woman’s … Continued

Federal charges have been filed against an apartment complex in Denver for releasing deadly asbestos fibers into the air near Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The federal charges allege that the apartment complex owners placed people in imminent danger … Continued

With the recent holiday of Veteran’s Day, we always want to remember those who served the US in the military and to honor their sacrifices. We need to remember that for many US veterans, those sacrifices have continued years after … Continued

The city of Chattanooga, Tennessee has seen a big turnaround in the last 50 years. It once was known as one of the dirtiest cities in America and is now known as a very clean, livable and pleasant place to … Continued