Mesothelioma News

Asbestos being removed from Blossomwood Elementary
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Huntsville City School leaders are getting rid of asbestos in the old Blossomwood Elementary building before it's torn down. Kyle Koski of Huntsville school's safety and transportation division said they've removed 80 to 90 percent of it this month. (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:29:42 -0700)

Libby clinic wants grants for asbestos study Play Video
LIBBY - Specialists researching the long term impacts of asbestos exposure in Libby want to find residents who went to school in the Northwest Montana town yet moved away shortly after graduating. (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:13:06 -0700)

Tester introduces measure to help Libby
WASHINGTON, DC - Montana Senator Jon Tester has introduced new legislation that aims to recruit health specialists to communities that are designated as Public Health Emergencies, such as Libby has been. (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:12:56 -0700)

Appeal for work mates of asbestos victim
An appeal has gone out to find former work colleagues of a Caversham man who died from asbestos-related cancer. (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:47:33 -0700)

Dennis Metzer
Dennis Metzer, 70, of Nashwauk, returned his soul to the Lord on Saturday, July 24, 2010, in his home after a 10-month journey with mesothelioma. He was born Jan. 16, 1940, in Hibbing, the son of Charles and Marie Metzer. (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:10:20 -0700)

Insulators and Asbestos Workers Recruit Apprentices
SYRACUSE, NY (07/27/2010)(readMedia)-- The Heat and Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local Union #30, will conduct a recruitment from July 28, 2010 through May 25, 2011, for three insulation and asbestos worker apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner announced today. (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:49:18 -0700)

Asbestos find no reason to panic
ASBESTOS is not a problem unless you let it become one, according to local building groups. The announcement that asbestos has been found at the Townview, Barkly Highway and Sunset State sch (Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:05:26 -0700)

The Asbestos Toll Goes Global [The Pump Handle]
The Center for Public Integrity's International Consortium of Investigative Journalists mounted a nine-month investigation into the global trade on asbestos , and teamed up with the BBC's International News Services to document the asbestos industry's activities in Brazil, Canada, China, India, Mexico, Russia, and the United States. What they found is deeply troubling: Our investigation ... (Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:49:01 -0700)

Barnet homes asbestos scare
GMB rejects HSE decision to close file on Barnet Homes asbestos scare. (Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:22:55 -0700)

Embezzle case gets Shirley woman probation
BOSTON -- A 58-year-old Shirley woman blamed her horrible childhood and a rocky marriage for a gambling addiction that contributed to her embezzling nearly $200,000 from an Ayer company, according to court documents. (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:41:38 -0700)

Tester: Waive some tuition to bring specialist physicians to Libby
LIBBY - Doctors working in the fields of asbestos-relateddisease could have much of their medical school tuition paid undera proposal intended to bring specialized expertise to Libby'shealth care community. (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:41:23 -0700)

Rock for Doc' fundraiser brings in about $15,000
FARMINGTON Spectators at the "Rock for Doc" fundraising event Sunday helped local doctor Mona Chiha raise three times the dollar amount she hoped. (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:38:21 -0700)

Mixed Causation Is Jury Question in Asbestos Cases Involving Smokers
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court has ruled that two plaintiffs alleging that asbestos exposure caused their illnesses cannot have their cases dismissed on summary judgment simply because their doctor opined their illnesses are attributable both to asbestos exposure and to smoking. According to the plaintiffs' attorney, the court's ruling could impact many cases beyond asbestos litigation by setting ... (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:37:53 -0700)

Tributes flow for Aussie stampede victim
"MWA off to the Love Parade. Woo hoo," Clancie Riley's final SMS read. Hours later, the bubbly 27-year-old was killed in a stampede. (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:45:29 -0700)

Tributes to crush victim
CLANCIE Ridley texted her friend Carla Perovich before her death: "Mwa off to the Love Parade. Woo hoo miss your head." (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 -0700)

Last messages of stampede victim
"MWA off to the Love Parade. Woo hoo," Clancie Riley's SMS read. Hours later, she would be killed in a stampede at a music festival. (Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 -0700)

Asbestos threat in state schools
MORE than a third of Queensland state schools inspected for a new asbestos threat have come back positive for the deadly substance. (Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:15:14 -0700)

Asbestos found, removed from four locations in Von Braun Center during renovation
Asbestos was found in the tile flooring near the box office, the white, plaster-looking panels around the outside of the building, and around the ductwork in both the arena and concert hall. (Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:01:11 -0700)

Asbestos find closes high school block
AN ENTIRE block of Moss Vale High School has been quarantined after asbestos was found during remedial work on Monday... (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:30:06 -0700)

Global asbestos trade: dangerous and growing
Asbestos is vilified in the United States and banned in the European Union, but growing usage in the developing world has stoked fears of more asbestos-related deaths. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:16:21 -0700)

Lobbyists push asbestos use in the developing world
Asbestos is a known carcinogen, banned or restricted in 52 countries, but lobbyists and trade associations have kept the business alive by promoting its use in the developing world. A nine-month investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and the BBC was published this week by the Center for Public Integrity. The ICIJ investigation, "Dangers in the Dust," has ... (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:29:49 -0700)

BBC asbestos report slams Canada
Canada's controversial asbestos industry has been hit with a public-relations tsunami after damning international media reports that probed the use of the building material in developing countries. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:25:13 -0700)

Take-home exposure fuels wave of asbestos lawsuits
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. Growing up, the laundry room in Julie Gundlachs home doubled as a playroom. And thats where the 39-year-old figures she got the disease that will almost surely kill her. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:19:07 -0700)

Serpentine: State rock no more?
Asbestos may cost "incredibly cool rock" its lofty statusThe state rocks reputation is becoming blemished despite the clear look it helps the Smith River maintain.Some people want to take away serpentines status because it can contain asbestos.Most of it doesnt have asbestos, said Mike Furniss, a hydrologist for the U.S. Forest Service. Its something to worry about, but its not like ... (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:04:56 -0700)

Asbestos found in hay barn fire
A barn in east Devon containing 500 tonnes of hay and some asbestos is damaged in a fire. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:57:22 -0700)

Asbestos Removed at Old Clinton Police Station
There will be some activity at the old Clinton police station as work begins this week to remove a small amount of asbestos in the building. The hazardous material would require... (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:02:56 -0700)

Deadly impact in U.S. growing
SECOND OF TWO PARTS By Jim Morris International Consortium of Investigative Journalists WASH (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:04:18 -0700)

Asbestos floor tile will be removed at Bloomingdale school
The school district expects to have an asbestos floor tile removal project finished at the Martha B. Day (MBD) School before the start of the new school year in September. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:35:05 -0700)

Lobbyists Push Use Of Deadly Asbestos In Developing Countries
Intellpuke: This article was written by Jim Morris, writing for the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, and was posted on McClatchy Newspapers' Web site edition for Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Because this article deals with public health issues, I deemed it warranted as broad a readership as possible and hope that Mr. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:30:55 -0700)

Asbestos trade thriving in developing world: report
(WASHINGTON ) - Despite proven links to cancer, a ban in the European Union and restrictions in the United States, industry lobbyists have ensured that asbestos is still selling like hotcakes in the developing world, a report said Wednesday. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:56:40 -0700)

Approved Congoleum Bankruptcy Plan Puts All Asbestos Claims in Same Boat
After nearly seven years and more than a dozen failed attempts, a reorganization plan allowing Congoleum Corp. to emerge from bankruptcy has finally met with a federal judge's approval. All asbestos claimants -- even those who agreed to settle before the bankruptcy case was filed on Dec. 31, 2003 -- are placed in the same class and their claims are to be processed through the plan trust and ... (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:36:53 -0700)

Major BBC investigation batters Canada's controversial asbestos industry
MONTREAL - Canada's controversial asbestos industry is facing a public-relations tsunami today, with a volley of damning international media reports. The British Broadcasting Corporation has aired an in-depth series on the asbestos trade as part of a joint investigation. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:43:53 -0700)

Asbestos trade thriving in developing world: report
Despite proven links to cancer, a ban in the European Union and four other countries, and damning scientific studies, asbestos is still selling like hotcakes in the developing world, a report said Wednesday. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:41:27 -0700)

Ignatieff to halt asbestos exports if elected
Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff agrees it's time for Canada to get out of the asbestos business and says now is the time to retrain asbestos workers for other jobs. But he stopped short of advising Premier Jean Charest, whose cabinet still has not decided whether to guarantee a $58-million loan to reopen Quebec's Jeffery Mine, an underground asbestos mine. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:23:34 -0700)

Take-home exposure' fuels new wave of asbestos lawsuits
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. Growing up, the laundry room in Julie Gundlach's home doubled as a playroom. And that's where the 39-year-old figures she got the disease that will almost surely kill her. ... (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:54:51 -0700)

Asbestos' U.S. legacy may be half-million deaths
WASHINGTON The first sign of trouble came as Bill Rogers was mowing his lawn one January morning in 2007. "As I would go back and forth with the mower, I would run out of air," said Rogers, 67, of Palm Bay, Fla. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:01:00 -0700)

India's expanding use of asbestos brings dire warnings
NEW DELHI Every day, the swirling waters of the Arabian Sea bring misery to Alang, the world's largest shipbreaking yard, in western India's Gujarat state. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:01:00 -0700)

Lobbyists push use of deadly asbestos in developing nations
WASHINGTON A global network of lobby groups has spent nearly $100 million since the mid-1980s to preserve the international market for asbestos, a known carcinogen that's taken millions of lives and is banned or restricted in 52 countries, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists has found in a nine-month investigation. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:01:00 -0700)

New Treatment Helping Woman Beat Rare Cancer
A Haverhill woman diagnosed with terminal cancer five years ago is beating the odds with the help of a local doctor. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:17:37 -0700)

Asbestos Trade Thriving Despite Major Health Hazards
For many in the developed world, asbestos may seem like a thing of the past: A cancer-causing fiber banned in the European Union, and limited to a small number of products in the United States. Scientists have long agreed that any exposure to the chemical presents grave risks. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:44:58 -0700)

Cancer-causing asbestos: Can you take it home from work?
The laundry room in Julie Gundlach's home doubled as a playroom when she was growing up. And that's where the 39-year-old figures she got the disease that will almost surely kill her. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:05:56 -0700)

Inside world's biggest asbestos mine
The world's biggest producer of asbestos, Russia, says an EU ban on the substance is unnecessary, and a worldwide ban would be a direct attack on Russian industry and jobs. (Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:59:41 -0700)

Global asbestos trade
Why the toxic mineral is still being sold (Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:33:55 -0700)

Asbestos still killing families, decades later
EDWARDSVILLE The laundry room in the home where Julie Gundlach grew up doubled as a playroom. (Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:14:54 -0700)

Asbestos disposal questions close Harrison Ave., again
A block of Harrison Avenue is closed again after a "glitch" in the cleanup of asbestos dust, according... (Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:40:49 -0700)

School asbestos a death sentence
A retired Wellington principal who has terminal cancer after inhaling asbestos fibres at two schools he worked at is pleading for schools to be made asbestos-free. (Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:03:16 -0700)

Geologists protest bill to remove state rock
It takes real effort to impugn the reputation of an inanimate object, but there is a movement gaining traction in Sacramento to strip the California state rock of its lofty title for what geologists say is a trifling offense: It contains asbestos. The stone... California - Asbestos - Sacramento California - United States - Rock music (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:58:41 -0700)

State may dump its official state rock
SACRAMENTO (AP) -- In 1965, California lawmakers named serpentine the state rock because it symbolized the Gold Rush years and contained a mineral being put to myriad industrial uses.Nearly half a century later, attitudes toward that mineral -- asbestos -- have changed, and one state lawmaker wants (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:18:50 -0700)

California state-rock bill has serpentine agenda
When The Sacramento Bee published a blurb about legislation that would remove serpentine as Californias state rock, it was snidely portrayed by political bloggers and radio talkers as a symbol of the Legislatures foolish fiddling while ignoring more important matters. (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:49:02 -0700)

Sex Pistols - Lydon Struggled To Mourn Mclaren Following Dads Death
SEX PISTOLS frontman JOHN LYDON was unable to mourn his former manager MALCOLM MCLAREN because he'd used up all of his emotion on the death of his dad.Lydon fell out with... (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:30:07 -0700)

Travellers jail threat for dumping asbestos
A man who dumped asbestos by the side of a road in the Black Country has been warned he faces jail. (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:57:14 -0700)

Perrin Conferences Hosts One of the Industry's Largest Asbestos Litigation Conferences Joining Renowned Defense and ...
The 2010 Asbestos Litigation Conference: A National Overview & Outlook combines speakers and panelists from all sides of the bar in one of the industry's largest conferences, taking place at the Four Seasons Hotel, San Francisco, CA. Hosted by Perrin Conferences, the event brings together the industry's renowned defense and plaintiff attorneys to chronicle and forecast this dynamic, evolving ... (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700)

Crew clears asbestos hurled from a burst steam pipe
Workers in hazardous materials suits hosed down cars and trees coated with asbestos dust yesterday on a three-block stretch of Harrison Avenue, a day after a burst steam pipe showered asphalt and the harmful fibers onto the street. Asbestos - Hazardous Materials - Environment - Products and Services - Management Remediation and Response Services (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:52:23 -0700)

Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos
Serpentine contains asbestos, prompting push by lawmaker (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:13:42 -0700)

State rock in a hard place
SACRAMENTO (AP) | In 1965, California lawmakers named serpentine the state rock because it symbolized the Gold Rush years and contained a mineral being put to myriad industrial uses. Nearly half a century later, attitudes toward that mineral - asbestos - have changed, and one state lawmaker wants serpentine stripped ... (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:23:54 -0700)

Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos
In 1965, California lawmakers named serpentine the state rock because it symbolized the Gold Rush years and contained a mineral being put to myriad industrial uses. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:28:22 -0700)

Asbestos Health Risk: Greater in Older Adults?
In recent years much attention has been geared towards the various health conditions that may arise as a result of working with or around asbestos. From lung cancer to mesothelioma, the facts are there - asbestos can cause significant health risks. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:31:47 -0700)

Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos
In 1965, California lawmakers named serpentine the state rock because it symbolized the Gold Rush years and contained a mineral being put to myriad industrial uses. Nearly half a century later, attitudes toward that mineral _ asbestos _ have changed, and one... California - Asbestos - List of U.S. state minerals rocks stones and gemstones - United States - Serpentine group (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:13:42 -0700)

Berkshire Assumes CNA Asbestos Claims for $2 bln
A unit of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc will take over asbestos and environmental pollution liabilities now held by CNA Financial Corp in exchange for a $2 billion fee. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:48:52 -0700)

Justice for exposure to asbestos
A leading industrial illness lawyer has won justice for the family of a man who died after being exposed to asbestos whilst working at the Sellafield nuclear plant. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:39:43 -0700)

Geologists Crusade To Save State Rock
Attitudes toward California's state rock have changed, and one state lawmaker wants it stripped of its status. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:37:10 -0700)

Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) In 1965, California lawmakers named serpentine the state rock because it symbolized the Gold Rush years and contained a mineral being put to myriad industrial uses. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:55:31 -0700)

Berkshire Takes Asbestos Risk From Insurer CNA for $2 Billion
Warren Buffetts Berkshire Hathaway Inc. agreed to assume liabilities tied to asbestos and pollution from CNA Financial Corp. in exchange for a $2 billion fee. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:38:38 -0700)

Families doves tribute to asbestos victims
Hundreds of relatives of tradesmen killed after handling asbestos have gathered in Manchester to mark their deaths. Campaigners Vera Rigby and Lauren Ross released six white doves to remember lost loved ones. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:14:49 -0700)

Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos
In 1965, California lawmakers named serpentine the state rock because it symbolized the Gold Rush years and contained a mineral being put to myriad industrial uses. California - Asbestos - United States - List of U.S. state minerals rocks stones and gemstones - Mesothelioma (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:13:29 -0700)

Asbestos removal delays Plant City fertilizer factory demolition
An old fertilizer plant south of the historic downtown district will remain standing for a while longer. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:00:00 -0700)

Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos
In 1965, California lawmakers named serpentine the state rock because it symbolized the Gold Rush years and contained a mineral being put to myriad industrial uses. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:19:17 -0700)

Asbestos killed former civil engineer, 75
ASBESTOS killed a man 60 years after he was exposed to the deadly material. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:27:31 -0700)

Bid accepted for asbestos work at Lyme-Old Lyme High School
The Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to award asbestos-abatement work at Lyme-Old Lyme High School to Ellington-based Bestech Inc. of Connecticut. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:13:33 -0700)

School asbestos discovery posed 'no risk to students'
The principal of a north Queensland primary school where asbestos was discovered this week says there was no risk to students. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:35:29 -0700)

Adessi: Justice for Sellafield Asbestos Victim
LONDON----A leading industrial illness lawyer has won justice for the family of a man who died after being exposed to asbestos whilst working at the Sellafield nuclear plant. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:20:00 -0700)

School begins to remove asbestos
ST Joseph's Catholic Primary School begins to remove asbestos. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:14:20 -0700)

Spanish court issues landmark asbestos ruling
A Spanish court has for the first time ordered a firm to pay millions of euros in compensation to residents whose health was harmed by exposure to asbestos from one of its factories. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:08:35 -0700)

Eden Biodesign Assists Momotaro-Gene, Inc. to Commence Human Clinical Trials Less Than 12 Months After Being Engaged ...
LIVERPOOL, England & OKAYAMA, Japan----Eden Biodesign Ltd. and Momotaro-Gene, Inc. today announced the success of a collaborative global project that demonstrated Edens capabilities to work quickly to develop an adenoviral manufacturing process providing Momotaro-Gene with drug substance and vialed drug product ready for their clinical trial within 12 months. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:43:00 -0700)

Asbestos alert for fire crews
A RUBBISH fire in a derelict warehouse sparked a full chemical alert when asbestos was found in the ceiling. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:30:16 -0700)