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Asbestos was once everywhere in the United States of America. However, today, asbestos is recognized as a lethal carcinogen. Asbestos exposure is widely known to be the primary cause of mesothelioma, an aggressive and often fatal form of cancer that affects the lining surrounding most internal organs. Even being exposed to asbestos once is enough…

Mesothelioma patients, advocacy groups, and public health experts have raised concerns after a recent judicial ruling that halted the implementation of a long-anticipated ban on chrysotile asbestos. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) request to postpone the enforcement of the March 2024 rule that would have…

In a rapid policy change, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has withdrawn a motion it filed to postpone the enforcement of its 2024 asbestos rule, after facing significant backlash from mesothelioma advocacy groups. The EPA filed the initial motion on June 16, 2025, requesting a six-month delay in the ongoing legal proceedings pertaining to…

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral widely used in construction materials and household items until the 1980s. However, it was later discovered that this substance poses significant health risks when disturbed. When asbestos is disturbed, its fine fibers can become airborne. When inhaled, these fibers can cause life-threatening illnesses, including mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive…

Asbestos lurks in many workplaces, putting many workers in harm’s way daily. Asbestos is a well-known cause of serious health conditions, such as mesothelioma. While this dangerous material is no longer commonly used, it still hides in many older buildings, particularly in walls, ceilings, floors, and pipes. Whether you are a construction worker, electrician, plumber,…

The issue of asbestos in Philadelphia’s schools has resurfaced with urgency, following multiple cases of cancer among school staff, including a long-serving teacher diagnosed with mesothelioma. While this matter is happening in one city, it highlights a national problem. Thousands of old school facilities across the United States still contain hazardous asbestos materials, which pose…

Asbestos exposure is often associated with people who used to work in the blue-collar industry, such as the construction, manufacturing, and mining industries. Indeed, before the dangers of asbestos became widely known and its use became heavily regulated, many people in these industries were exposed to this hazardous substance. However, many more people suffered asbestos…

For purposes of this article, the workers in this case will be referred to as T.C. and T.S. In a recent troubling California case, two heavy equipment operators filed a lawsuit against their former employer, Reyes Construction, after claiming they were fired for sounding the alarm about improper asbestos handling. The two, T.C. and T.S.,…

Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was once widely used across the United States in several industries, including construction, manufacturing, and automotive, mainly because of its heat-resistant properties. After its effects became widely known, asbestos use became heavily regulated. Asbestos can cause serious health issues. Inhaling asbestos fibers can lead to illnesses such as mesothelioma and…

Montana’s House of Representatives recently passed three bills aimed at reducing corporate responsibility in asbestos-related lawsuits, making it significantly harder for individuals affected by asbestos exposure to pursue justice and compensation. While proponents of the bills claim that this will help prevent excessive lawsuits against businesses, critics contend that this move protects BNSF Railway from…