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Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
Seven Myths and Misconceptions About Asbestos and Mesothelioma You Need to Be Aware of in 2024
Unlike before, the dangers of asbestos are now widely known. Many people know that this dangerous substance can cause several serious illnesses, including mesothelioma. However, some people may still have…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
Can a One-Time Exposure to Asbestos Be Harmful?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that can pose significant health risks. Most people know this. Asbestos can cause illnesses such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. When someone is…
Geneva Illinois Law Blog
What is asbestos and how prevalent is it?
Asbestos can cause a lot of harmful diseases, and there are many ways exposure can occur due to its prevalence. You may have heard about the potential health risks associated…
Simmons Hanly Conroy's Support Blog
EPA’s New Asbestos Reporting Rule: One More Step Toward Corporate Accountability
On July 6, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new rule requiring manufacturers and importers to provide detailed information on their asbestos usage over the past four years.…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
What are the Qualities of a Good Mesothelioma Lawyer?
If you or a loved one were diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may have the right to take legal action to recover compensation for medical expenses and other damages caused by…
Tort Talk
Trial Court Order Transferring Case Under Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens Affirmed [Non-Precedential]
In the case of Smith v. Beckman Coulter, Inc., No. 2313 EDA of 2021 (Pa. Super. June 6, 2023 King, J., Bowes, J. and Pellegrini, J) (Op. by King, J.)[Non-Precedential],…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
The Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit Rejects Company’s Appeal of $36 Million Mesothelioma Verdict
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this particular case will be referred to as Mr. W.W. Mr. W.W. was exposed to asbestos during the 1960s and 1970s…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
A New York Court Rules That a General Contractor Must Face Mesothelioma Victim’s Family in Court
Asbestos can cause many health problems, including mesothelioma and asbestosis. There are different types of asbestos, and all can cause health problems. People who have suffered asbestos exposure and developed…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
Can Teenagers Be Diagnosed With Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma occurs because of asbestos exposure. The people at significant risk of developing mesothelioma are those whose jobs expose them to asbestos, such as construction workers. Also, often such people…
Product Perspective: Complex Tort & Product Law
NYCAL Court Upholds $15M Asbestos Verdict, Appeal Imminent after Denial of Joint Compound Defendant’s Post-Trial Motions
By Aubree Winkler, Austin O'Malley
On March 16, 2023, the New York City Asbestos Litigation (NYCAL) Court denied Defendant Kaiser Gypsum’s post-trial motions following a $15M plaintiffs’ verdict in the matter of Munir Seen, New…