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Man admits to violating asbestos removal laws

Posted on November 8th, 2011 No Comments

A man from Pittsford has admitted to violating asbestos removal laws and he has recently plead guilty in front of a federal court.

According to court records, the 38-year-old man violated the Clean Air standards when he was supervising a Irondequoit renovation project.

The man allegedly hired a contractor to remove the asbestos from pipes in the building, but the man was not licensed to do so. The court records show that the man knew that there was asbestos in the in building that needed to be removed.

Violating asbestos removal procedure is not only illegal, but it can put civilians nearby at risk. Asbestos can cause many asbestos-related diseases including a rare lung cancer, mesothelioma. If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and would like to learn more about it. Contact us or visit our website today at www.mesothelioma-asbestoshelp.org.

Asbestos lawsuit blames Texaco in man’s death

Posted on September 7th, 2011 No Comments

The family of a man that died of mesothelioma on June 27 has filed a lawsuit against Texaco alleging that the man was exposed to the asbestos while he worked there.

The suit claims that the man was exposed to asbestos while he worked at Texaco and they knew of the dangers if exposed to asbestos and did not do anything to prevent employees from being exposed. The family stated that the company acted with malice and they are seeking damages from them as a result.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and were diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact us for more information or visit our web site today at www.mesothelioma-asbestoshelp.org.

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Austrailian man awarded $1 million in asbestos settlement

Posted on August 30th, 2011 No Comments

A man that was exposed to asbestos nearly 40 years ago has now been awarded $1 million in mesothelioma lawsuit.

According to the lawsuit, the 62-year-old man was exposed to the toxic material in 1972 when he worked at James Hardie Factory. The man worked as a machinist in the asbestos sheeting factory. The man claimed that he was not warned of the risk of asbestos exposure or given a mask to wear.

The jury found that James Hardie did not take the appropriate care to prevent him from being exposed to asbestos, which caused him to develop mesothelioma.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and has developed mesothelioma as a result, contact us or visit our web site at www.mesothelioma-asbestoshelp.org today.

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Private school fined for asbestos violations

Posted on October 25th, 2010 No Comments

The Environmental Protection Agency has fined a private school in New Hampshire after failing to meet the requirements set by the agency when dealing with asbestos management.

According to the EPA, the case stems from 2008 when it was found that the school failed to notify the school community that there was asbestos in two of the buildings. The Monadnock Waldorf School has paid $3,096 fine and there is still over $7,000 that still needs to be paid for.

There has been some asbestos removal done in the past, but the toxic material remains in some of their buildings. The school was charged with Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, which states that administrators need to conduct regular inspections and notify school workers and parents annually on the status of asbestos.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and you would like to learn more about the health hazards associated with it, contact us or visit or web site for more information http://www.mesothelioma-asbestoshelp.org.

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UK woman settles mesothelioma case after death of husband

Posted on October 18th, 2010 No Comments

A woman from the United Kingdom has recently been awarded compensation after her husband died of mesothelioma after working in a cigarette filter factory.

The woman’s 58-year-old husband died of mesothelioma cancer last year. Mesothelioma is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos particles and it is thought that the man was exposed to this during his employment at Filtrona cigarette filter factory.

The factory at first denied that the man was exposed to asbestos particle while working there, but later withdrew the statements. The case has now been settled and the woman was compensated for her loss.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and has questions and concerns about the health hazards that are associated with the harmful particles, contact us or visit the web site for more information.

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Texas asbestos suit claims woman contracted mesothelioma from washing clothes

Posted on June 9th, 2010 No Comments

A Texas woman’s family is claiming that their family died after wrongfully contracting mesothelioma from washing her father, husband and son’s work clothes.

The woman was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma and died on May 30, 2008 and now her husband and sons have filed a suit against Shell Energy North America LP, Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Exxon Mobil Corp, and Alon USA. The woman’s father worked at a refinery for 38 years.

The family claims that the woman contracted the disease as a result of washing her family’s clothes that were coated with asbestos dust. The suit claims that the defendants did not fulfill their duty to provide a safe workplace and protect their employees.

Mesothelioma is caused from exposure to asbestos fibers after they are disturbed and lodged in the lung.The disease can be dormant for up to 50 years. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim.

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Two men charged with illegal asbestos handling

Posted on May 17th, 2010 No Comments

Two men from Massachusetts have been charged and plead guilty to illegal asbestos handling in violation of the Massachusetts Clean Air Act.

The two men work for Northeast Demolition and Removal and were charged with this violation after they ordered to have parts of a building torn down after asbestos was found. A licensed asbestos contractor found the asbestos, but the two men did not properly dispose of the carcinogen before beginning the demolition project.

Once asbestos becomes airborne, it can be very harmful and can lead to lung cancers such as mesothelioma.The two men were sentenced to two years of probation and were ordered to pay fines.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and would like to learn more about the health hazards associated with the material, contact us or visit us at our site http://www.mesothelioma-asbestoshelp.org.

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Painter awarded sum in asbestos suit

Posted on May 14th, 2010 No Comments

A Texas painter has won a lawsuit against Union Carbide Corporation and other product manufacturers for mining asbestos and manufacturing products that caused him to develop and asbestos-related disease.

The man worked as a painter in Dallas and painted everything from single-family homes to strip malls and skyscrapers. The man has developed mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer that is primarily caused from asbestos exposure.

The man was exposed to asbestos during his career when he came in contact with drywall compounds, block filters and texturing paints.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and would like to learn more, contact us or visit us at our site http://www.mesothelioma-asbestoshelp.org.

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Baltimore building fined for asbestos violation

Posted on May 7th, 2010 No Comments

According to Maryland environmental officials, a $1.2 million fine has been given by a judge to Baltimore building over asbestos violations while renovating.

This case is now the largest asbestos fine in Maryland’s state history. These asbestos violations were found by an anonymous complaint in 2007. The Department of the Environment said that inspectors found asbestos-laden material being shoveled into a garbage shoot and an open bin.

Employees were also not wearing the appropriate clothing while controlling the dust. Inspectors ordered the work to be stopped and the licensed asbestos contractor was brought in.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and would like to learn more about the health risks associated with the material, contact us or visit us at our site http://www.mesothelioma-asbestoshelp.org.

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South Florida Bridge May Be Contaminated with Asbestos

Posted on January 4th, 2010 No Comments

The Summerlin Overpass in in South Florida is being investigated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Absestos is a toxic material that is known to cause of serious illnesses when inhaled.

The overpass cost $25 million to build and is no roped off with caution tape while is is being investigated. The contractor who worked on the bridge has had previous trouble with asbestos. A few year ago, the company was forced to clean up asbestos at a job site.

The investigation continues to determine whether the amount of asbestos exceeds the legal amount.

If you or someone you love has been exposed to asbestos and you are interested in learning more about the effects of asbestos exposure, contact us or visit us at www.mesothelioma-asbestoshelp.org.

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