Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog

In a rapid policy change, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has withdrawn a motion it filed to postpone the enforcement of its 2024 asbestos rule, after facing significant backlash from mesothelioma advocacy groups.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

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…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mr. M.W.M. In a recent significant legal decision, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, ruled in favor of the family of a man who succumbed to mesothelioma. This rare and aggressive cancer is primarily caused by exposure to…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as W.D. In a recent court decision, a New York jury awarded a record-breaking verdict to a former World Trade Center (WTC) worker, Mr. W.D., and his wife, following a devastating malignant mesothelioma diagnosis. The two have been seeking compensation…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as D.C. Sr. In a recent court case, a Louisiana man, D.C. Sr., who was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive type of cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure, in mid-2024, was allowed to proceed with his case…