Year: 2026

Mesothelioma is a rare but serious and aggressive form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma victims and their families often face significant damages, both economically and non-economically. Fortunately, those with evidence that mesothelioma developed due to the negligence of another party or other parties can seek compensation and justice. If, for example, the victim was not informed of possible asbestos exposure or given appropriate protective equipment, they could be entitled to compensation from the negligent party.

A recent report by Reuters details troubling links between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson concerning efforts by safety advocates to conduct testing and provide warning labels to consumers about the potential risks of asbestos contamination in talcum powder products. The investigation details how, over decades, the FDA often relied upon testing or otherwise deferred to individuals linked to Johnson & Johnson when making determinations about the safety of the company’s talc-based products.

Image via Wikipedia The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will hold its 7th Annual Asbestos Awareness Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on April 1-3. The conference titled Asbestos: Impact on Public Health, Environment, and the Economy will have presentations on asbestos exposure issues, asbestos detection and treatment, environmental and economic impact, national and global policy. Asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, asbestosis and other asbestos-related diseases. Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure.

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mrs. M.T., and her husband will be referred to as Mr. L.T. In a recently filed lawsuit, a couple from Connecticut is taking on several big companies, including General Electric, Union Carbide, and Sporting Goods Property, Inc., after Mrs. M.T. was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. The couple claims that years of asbestos exposure, both in their home and their community, led to the fatal illness. According to the lawsuit, the exposure came from two main sources. First, Mr. L.T. brought home asbestos fibers from his job.

Most people, if not everyone, knows that asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma. However, it might not be clear to most people which type of asbestos causes mesothelioma. If you or a loved one developed mesothelioma, you might be wondering if the type of asbestos you or your loved one was exposed to was the cause of the disease. So, which kind of asbestos can cause mesothelioma? Read on to find out. Defining Asbestos Asbestos is a mineral that was commonly used for many commercial uses in the 20th century because of its properties.

According to a recent article by the Detroit Free Press, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality may soon go after the city of Detroit, along with demolitions contractors, for health and safety violations over asbestos mismanagement. The article states that the state DEQ traditionally only levied fines against demolitions contractors for violations involving asbestos, but since Detroit has allowed rampant violations to continue and owns many of the properties where the alleged violations took place, the DEQ is within its right to pursue the property owners.