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Asbestos Lawsuit Results In $868,000 Plaintiff's Verdict

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:32:36 -0800

A San Francisco Superior Court jury recently returned an asbestos related verdict of $868,000 for the family of a drywall taper that died as a result of his prolonged exposure to asbestos containing products and mixes. Douglas Ivance spent his entire adult life as a dry wall taper where he used asbestos containing products, including joint compounds and sprays manufactured by Rich-Tex, Inc. a Richmond, California based supplier. The compounds and sprays utilized asbestos in their manufacture and when mixed and applied as directed, asbestos fibers and dust particles were released into the air which Ivance breathed. In April of 2003 Ivance, died on Easter Sunday from complications of severe asbestos-related pleural disease and asbestoses. The jury awarded $368,787.64 in economic damages and $500,000 in non-economic damages after determing Rich-Tex could have took precautions to prevent this unfortunate result.

Mesomark-A New Test For The Early Detection Of Mesothelioma

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:16:54 -0800

For those affected by the deadly cancer of mesothelioma after prolonged exposure to asbestos containing fibers and products, Mesomark might just be the newest aid in monitoring and controlling the fatal disease. Since its approval for humanitarian use in the United States by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in January of this year, many all over the world have already benefited from it use. Manufactured by Fujirebio Diagnostics, (FDI) Mesomark is a new blood testing kit designed to detect Soluble Mesothelin-Related Peptides (SMRP) in human serum. When evaluated over time, it is said to be useful in determining who might develop mesothelioma and further monitor the condition in those that already do.

"Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007"-A Good Start To An Old Problem

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 19:41:24 -0800

Recent debate has sparked the necessary movement toward an outright ban of asbestos use in the United States as of late and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) has now taken these efforts one-step further through the introduction of her legislation, "Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007." The legislation, which has gained the support of many renown doctors and civic organizations alike, is geared toward mandating a reduction of asbestos containing products and materials over time with the eventual goal of achieving a total ban of the deadly product within the next few years. The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and Dr. Harvey Pass of the NYU School of Medicine see this as a great step toward eliminating a product that has caused the death of thousands and is expected to cause thousands more in the future.

Asbestos Lawsuit Filed After Kansas City Man Dies From Mesothelioma

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:07:51 -0800

On February 28, 2007 the estate of Robert Briggs filed an asbestos lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court after claiming his death was wrongful and should have been prevented. Briggs, who worked for Owens Corning and Jay Wolfe Pontiac in Kansas City for many years, died from Mesothelioma on March 21, 2005. In the complaint, 94 defendant corporations have been named as responsible parties as it is believed that many of them knowingly exposed Briggs unnecessarily to asbestos containing products and fibers.

Action Mesothelioma Day-February 27, 2007

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 23:05:08 -0800

In case you did not know it, February 27, 2007, is "Action Mesothelioma Day" in the United States and abroad. It even now has gained the support of Amicus, which is the UK's largest and most powerful private sector union. A planned meeting is scheduled to occur on Albert Square at 12:30pm in Manchester. It is a day designed to promote awareness to the debilitating cancer that effects thousands of patients every year. In honor of those lost and for those still fighting the deadly illness, hundreds of balloons will be released to commemorate the event. It is the hope of all through promotion of events like this that one day a cure will be found for all those who suffer from mesothelioma.

Vaclaim.org-A Website Dedicated To Helping Our Veterans

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 03:08:43 -0800

Vaclaim.org is the newest website site devoted to helping those veterans affected and diagnosed with deadly cancer of mesothelioma. It is a website sponsored by the Veterans Administration designed to provide benefits to all veterans and to help promote the best care and treatment possible for our countries heroes.

According to transworldnews.com:

"Too many veterans are suffering from Mesothelioma from their exposure to asbestos in the military, said Ken Smith, principle advocate of VAclaim.org." We are a Free service to veterans. We help them find the right NSO and help them understand the complex nature of their affliction. We are not lawyers posing as veterans, we are all veterans posing as veterans. We act as a scout to help veterans with mesothelioma find resources. We are interested in the best interests of our brothers.

Paul Kraus-An Inspiration To All Mesothelioma Victims

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 02:48:34 -0800

Following the 10th anniversary of his survival of the deadly cancer entitled mesothelioma, Paul Kraus marches forward in his conquest and gives hope to those affected by the deadly cancer and disease. After being diagnosed with mesothelioma in June of 1997, Paul Kraus has been an inspiration and ideological figure for those afflicted by the deadly disease.

Fundraiser Promotes Asbestos And Mesothelioma Awareness

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 02:21:32 -0800

In a recent fund raiser concerned with the promotion of asbestos exposure and the effects of mesothelioma, the Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute raised $250,000 for asbestos cancer research last week in an effort to promote further exposure to the deadly disease and health condition. The fund raiser included performances by the Grammy Award- winning jazz trumpeter Chris Botti and the 2006 Tour de France winner Floyd Landis who gave their support in an effort to bring awareness and support to the worthy cause.

Money Drives Continued Use Of Asbestos With No End In Sight

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:36:36 -0800

If you think asbestos and the deadly disease of mesothelioma is a thing of the past you better think again. Yes it would make perfect sense that no one in the United States would still use the deadly fiber but many industries both here and abroad still refuse to use other safer alternatives. Why would any company or facility use asbestos containing products in this day and time knowing full well what its deadly effects are (mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung scarring, respiratory problems, etc.)? The answer is really quite simple: money. It is still much cheaper material to use for a varity of reasons which is the only reason many corporations and entities need to justify their answer. They do not care what it does to its employees and/or the deadly effects it can have on their loved ones. It is a shame in this day and time that this is the case but for those of us who deal with companies and manufacturers on a regular basis, I can not say that it surprises me. Dr. Barry I Castleman, one of the world's formost experts on asbestos, discusses his thoughts on the continued use of asbestos here.

Why Are Mesothelioma Verdicts And Settlements So Large?

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 19:31:01 -0800

For anyone that has not fully experienced the effects of asbestos or seen the devastating effects mesothelioma can have on a family it might be difficult for them to understand why so many juries decide to give such large awards in jury trials around the United States and the world abroad. The simple reason is, more times than not, that a company or manufacturer knowingly decided it was more important to save company funds by using asbestos containing products rather than other safer products which would not have exposed its employees to the caner causing materials. In essence, the companies and/or manufacturers actively chose to put profits over people. The large awards given in cases where such actions and decisions have taken place is societies way of saying these entities should not have put profits over people.

To better unerstand the devastating effects these profit driven decisions can have you have to look no further than Rick Erickson's story who grew up in Libby, Montana.

Settlement Fund Approved For Asbestos Exposed Victims

Sun, 07 Jan 2007 12:55:03 -0800

A settlement fund has been approved for Owens Corning, a building material manufacturer and producer, that will compensate over 2,000 Puget Sound residents after being exposed to and suffering from asbestos related fibers and materials.

New Second Hand Mesothelioma Lawsuit Filed In Madison County

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 09:01:40 -0800

A retired Florida man recently filed a lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court after being diagnosed with mesothelioma. The diagnosis was linked to years of exposure to asbestos products and fibers in his home and at various worksites. Louis Holzworth worked as a factory worker, warehouse foreman, and molder among others for a period in excess of 40 years. His wife Joan worked as an inspector with Amphenol Corporation and was believed to have brought home particles of asbestos dust on her work clothing that subsequently became airborne in the family home.

Ohio Court Of Appeals Sides With Meothelioma Victim

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 19:51:14 -0800

A retired electrician in northwest Ohio, who contracted an asbestos-related cancer called mesothelioma, recently won his case on appeal to Ohio Court of Appeals. The panel on the Court ruled that a Cleveland Ohio trial court judge committed error in dismissing Lee C. Rettig's lawsuit against General Motor's Corporation after siding with Rettig's attorney who argued that GM was aware of the dangers of asbestos and had a duty to warn Mr. Rettig.

Is El Dorado Hills In Danger Of Harmful Asbestos Exposure?

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:50:36 -0800

More information is needed before a panel of scientists can either confirm or dismiss the potential risk of harmful asbestos exposure for more than 31,000 residents of El Dorado Hills in California. Since early in 2005, the community located approximately 25 miles east of Sacramento, has been the subject of an intense U.S. Environmental Protection Agency investigation for potential exposure to a cancer-causing form of asbestos fibers naturally found in the rocks and soil there.

ONCONASE-A New Prospect For Mesothelioma Victims?

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:34:00 -0800

The FDA's stamp of approval is being sought for a new drug, ONCONASE, that is designed to treat patients with unresectable malignant mesothelioma (UMM).