Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog

For purposes of this article, the deceased mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as A.B., and her sister will be referred to as L.W. In a recent case, a New York court allowed jury selection to move forward in a case linking Vanderbilt Minerals’ talc mining operations to a mesothelioma diagnosis. The…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mr. J.S., and his wife will be referred to as Mrs. D.S. In a recent ruling, an appellate court rejected Fort Motor Company’s (FMC) attempt to overturn a jury verdict awarding $3.3 million to Mr. J.S., a mesothelioma victim,…

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…

For purposes of this article, the deceased mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as M.W., and his surviving wife will be referred to as D.W. In a recent ruling, the South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed sanctions imposed on Canadian asbestos manufacturer, Atlas Turner, for refusing to participate in a mesothelioma wrongful death…

In a rapid policy change, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has withdrawn a motion it filed to postpone the enforcement of its 2024 asbestos rule, after facing significant backlash from mesothelioma advocacy groups.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…

Given the devastating effects of asbestos exposure, a common question that people who have suffered exposure ask is, “Is it possible to file a lawsuit before becoming ill?” While such concerns are understandable, the legal system cannot allow you to sue for asbestos exposure before you become sick. It is a legal requirement for anyone…

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,…

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you might be eligible to file a personal injury claim and seek compensation. One common concern people have is whether they can sue if they are unsure of where or how their asbestos exposure occurred. The good news is that you can still begin…

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be considering pursuing compensation for damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In these cases, time is a critical factor due to the aggressive nature of the disease and poor prognosis. One crucial question you might be asking is…