‘Asbestos Litigation’ Category

Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Like other cancers, patients have better outcomes the earlier mesothelioma can be diagnosed and treated, but diagnosis is very challenging. Mesothelioma is a malignant growth on the lining of the lungs that can be mistaken for other respiratory ailments or even digestive disorders. One of the things that makes it...

Asbestos is a dangerous carcinogen and naturally occurring mineral. Despite the known risks, it is still being used in production in America. And even though asbestos usage is not nearly as prevalent as it was before the 1980s, it continues to pose a threat in new products and in old buildings and homes built during the era when asbestos was widely used in construction and other industries....

A parent is meant to take care of their children to the best of their ability. And for any parent of a young child, something like using baby powder might seem routine. When a parent is baby proofing their home, they might remove certain hazardous products. But the last item they might expect to be harmful is the powder meant to prevent diaper rash—especially from the likes of the trusted...

It is irrefutable that mesothelioma is a highly fatal disease resulting from exposure to asbestos. It is typical for cases where initial asbestos exposure is not realized for patients to receive a diagnosis of advanced mesothelioma. This diagnosis often comes only after symptoms manifest, at which point it is already too late. The best outcomes arise from finding that cancer as early as...

Even though this was certainly not the best year, some surprising good news has emerged – the first new mesothelioma treatment approved by the FDA in 16 years, giving the world some optimism. Mesothelioma is often a grim diagnosis due to the late stage of disease by the time symptoms manifest. But new ways to treat those symptoms provide a sense of hope for those who are...

Just because there is no cure for certain types of cancer does not mean that those patients cease to receive medical care. The next obstacle becomes reframing what success looks like when life-saving care is no longer the main goal. A new study published in the Journal of Oncology Practice seeks to provide this added perspective, looking beyond the factor of prolonging life and focusing on the...

If asbestos is a known carcinogen, then why is it still being used in the United States? It is common knowledge that asbestos is harmful in any amount, which has led many Americans to falsely assume that it must already be banned. In actuality, the U.S. has continued to use it in response to lobbyists pushing for special interests in the asbestos industry. Ultimately, there is a clash of...

Judge affirms ruling in favor of family of a former bowling alley owner who contracted mesothelioma after drilling asbestos-containing bowling balls for years.

LOS ANGELES –– The California Second Court of Appeal upheld the decision of a jury in awarding $4.4 million to the family of a former bowling alley owner, Donald Vanni.

The court found that the trial evidence was...

According to the American Cancer Society, about 3,000 cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed annually. The current consensus is that mesothelioma is an incurable form of cancer that attacks the mesothelium or lining of certain internal organs.

There are three main types of mesothelioma to watch out for based on the location of the mesothelium affected: pleural mesothelioma, which affects...

Cosmetic talc is a fine mineral found in everyday baby powder products and designated by the World Health Organization as “possibly carcinogenic,” dating back to 2006. Talc has been linked to a particular form of cancer known as mesothelioma, which can take years for any warning symptoms to manifest. By that point, it may be too late for life-saving treatment, given its particularly...