Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog

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…

Asbestos is a dangerous substance that can cause serious illnesses. Among the common asbestos-related illnesses are mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. Mesothelioma is a particularly aggressive form of cancer that develops in the mesothelium, which is the tissue that forms the layer lining internal organs. After someone is exposed to asbestos, it can take decades…

In this day and age, you would be forgiven to assume that most people, if not everyone, understand the facts (at least the basics) about mesothelioma and asbestos, especially given the decades of research and awareness. However, this is not the case. In 2025, many people still fall for myths and misconceptions about mesothelioma and…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as J.P. In a significant ruling from Boston, a jury in Massachusetts awarded $8 million in compensation to an 84-year-old woman who developed pleural mesothelioma after years of using Johnson & Johnson’s talcum baby powder. The jury determined that the…

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 mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as J.H. In a recent case, a Louisiana jury awarded more than $3 million to a woman who developed mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure, after years of using talcum powder products. This case is…

For purposes of this article, the victim in this case will be referred to as D.G.C. In a recent case, a Florida jury awarded $18 million in damages to a 64-year-old woman, D.G.C., who was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. According to the jury, the victim’s illness was caused by secondary asbestos exposure from brake dust,…