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Asbestos
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Product Perspective: Complex Tort & Product Law
What Martin v. Goodrich Means for the Illinois’ Workers’ Compensation Landscape
By Destinee Burrell, Brittany Lomax, Jen Dlugosz, Julie Friedman
On January 24, 2025, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Martin v. Goodrich Corp., upholding the constitutionality of a 2019 amendment to the Illinois Workers’ Occupational Diseases…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
Understanding Your Legal Rights After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Mesothelioma is an uncommon and aggressive cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. If you have received a mesothelioma diagnosis, you may be wondering what to do next. While seeking…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
Asbestos Exposure Risks for Oil Refinery Workers
Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral once admired for its insulating and resistance properties, is widely known as a dangerous substance that can cause several illnesses, including mesothelioma. Despite the known…
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Veterans Day 2024: Honoring U.S. Veterans and Their Fight Against Mesothelioma
Millions of Americans have selflessly served in the U.S. military, prioritizing our nation’s freedom over their personal well-being. For many citizens, their courage holds a significance far beyond a commitment…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
EPA’s New Asbestos Ban is Already Facing Litigation From Chemical Industry Lobbyists and Mesothelioma Advocates
In March 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) handed down a final rule banning chrysotile asbestos in the United States of America. Chrysotile asbestos is the most common type…
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April 1-7 Marks the 20th Annual Global Asbestos Awareness Week — Here’s What to Know
Every year, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) dedicates the first full week of April to Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW). From April 1 to April 7, Simmons Hanly Conroy…
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History of Asbestos, Pt. 4: Asbestos from Its Prime to the Era of Regulation
As soon as asbestos became an industrial commodity in the late 19th century, the clock began ticking. Sooner or later, the public would find out just how deadly this carcinogenic…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
How Does Talc Become Contaminated With Asbestos?
Talc is a naturally occurring mineral known for its softness and versatility. This mineral is used in a wide range of consumer products. However, over the years, it has been…
Regulatory Oversight
Massachusetts AG Sues Over Allegedly Mishandled Asbestos Debris From Decommissioned Power Station
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team
On February 14, Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Andrea Joy Campbell filed a civil lawsuit against Holtec Decommissioning International LLC and its affiliate Holtec Pilgrim LLC (Holtec), alleging the improper handling…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
How Much is a Mesothelioma Claim Worth in 2024?
When an individual or company is to blame for the asbestos exposure that resulted in someone developing mesothelioma, the negligent individual or company can be held liable and made to…