If You Thought the Sale of Asbestos Was Illegal, Think Again
Many clients in the asbestos litigation are shocked to learn that the sale of asbestos is not illegal. Even in 2014, where people continue to die of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, it remains legal to import asbestos, manufacture asbestos products, and sell asbestos products. No matter what your politics are, you SHOULD be shocked […]
Did BASF and/or Asbestos Defense Lawyers Destroy Evidence?
The daughter of an engineer who worked at Engelhard Corporation (a New Jersey company) contracted mesothelioma, a form of cancer caused only by asbestos in the United States. She claimed in the lawsuit that her father brought asbestos home on his clothes and also claimed exposure when she would visit him at work. The suit […]
Toxic Chemicals, Benzene Concentrations Increase Exponentially by Fracking Sites
In a world increasingly concerned about available sources of energy, scientific innovations have opened the door to new methods of obtaining natural gas and oil. One such method, known as hydraulic fracturing – or fracking – functions as a double-edged sword because it permits energy companies to obtain previously unreachable sources of energy, but poses significant environmental and […]
Your cosmetic products may contain asbestos!
Thousands of consumer products contain that fine powder called talc. In a recent study, scientists from three different laboratories discuss the fact that talc mines can be contaminated with the deadly mineral, asbestos. Doctors, researchers and lawyers representing plaintiffs have looked at patients with mesothelioma (a rare, fatal form of cancer caused by asbestos) and […]
So-called tort reform does not decrease costs or reduce testing ordered by doctors
The forces behind so-called tort reform (more accurately named tort deform) argue that tort reform legislation will save consumers money because doctors will not have to perform what is erroneously called “defensive medicine” (that is, ordering tests so the doctor does not get sued). A study presented in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine […]
Johnson & Johnson withdrawing surgical tool that can spread cancer in women
On Wednesday, July 30th, Johnson & Johnson announced it was withdrawing a surgical tool that can spread cancer in women. This voluntary recall removed the devices made by the largest manufacturer of those devices from the market amid a contentious debate over its use. The company planned to tell customers world-wide in a letter to […]
FDA to Require Blood Clot Warnings on Testosterone Products
On June 20, 2014 the United States Food and Drug Administration announced that it would require the manufacturers of all approved testosterone products to include a warning in the drug labeling about the risk of blood clots in the veins, also known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). […]
Mesothelioma Statutes of Limitations
Mesothelioma is among the most insidious and deadly forms of cancer, one that tragically claims the health and lives of its victims after lying in wait for years or even decades. Caused by exposure to asbestos, mesothelioma is sadly common among workers in certain occupations before the asbestos industry was forced to make the hazards […]
Actos Litigation Heats Up
Actos is a diabetes drug which unfortunately causes bladder cancer. 2,500 cases have been filed against Takeda and other corporate entities in federal court. 25 million pages of documents have been produced and over a dozen corporate depositions have been scheduled over the next 90 days alone. Arrangements are being made for depositions of Japanese […]
Respected Agency May Have Ties With Asbestos Industry
It has been revealed that the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) may have collaborated with Russian scientists with links to asbestos industry. This arose from a study of a cohort of exposed people at the Uralasbest plant in Asbest, Russian Federation. For example, Dr Valerie McCormack attended the recent Kiev conference. In December […]
Trying To Find New Ways To Diagnose Pleural Mesothelioma
A study just published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported on scientists measuring levels of fibulin-3 in plasma and effusions in an effort to determine the prognosis and diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma. Researchers are looking for a biomarker to detect early-stage pleural mesothelioma. They felt that fibulin-3 “may” aid intheprognosis and diagnosis. Still, […]
Auto Accidents and Bad Faith Insurance
Over the past decade, auto insurance companies have made great strides toward improving their image, largely through excellent public relations campaigns and memorable television commercials. While these companies may seem kinder and gentler than their counterparts of the past, make no mistake about it: these are major corporations that are trying to maximize their profits. […]