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JURY AWARDS $2 MILLION IN BYSTANDER MESOTHELIOMA CASE
A jury in McClean County Illinois awarded the family of a deceased mesothelioma victim over $2 million, according to a story on pantagraph.com. The woman, Juanita Rodarmel, was married to a man who w… more →
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Kentucky environmental attorney Sanders says PCB laden caulk may be become a major liability issue for building owners, school systems, and their insurers in future.
Lawyer Sanders wrote 2 months ago: The link between the concentrations of PCBs in caulk and PCBs in the air or dust is not well underst … more →
Libby, Montana
geoausch wrote 5 months ago: I just finished watching an extremely low-budget, but extremely fascinating documentary called Libby … more →
Kentucky environmental lawyer Sanders says Prime Tanning is sued in Missouri for alledgedly giving farmers sludge laced with hexavalent chromium for use as fertilizer.
Lawyer Sanders wrote 6 months ago: Prime Tanning Co., the former owner of a St. Joseph, Mo., tannery, is being sued over health concern … more →
Kentucky lawyer Sanders says Missouri famers sue Prime Tanning and allege sludge given to them contained hexavalent chromium, a human carcinogen.
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Lawyer Sanders wrote 7 months ago: Prime Tanning Co., the former owner of a St. Joseph, Mo., tannery, is being sued over health concern … more →
JURY AWARDS $2 MILLION IN BYSTANDER MESOTHELIOMA CASE
Jeff wrote 7 months ago: A jury in McClean County Illinois awarded the family of a deceased mesothelioma victim over $2 milli … more →
Kentucky environmental lawyer Sanders says U.S. Supreme Court snuffs out Philip Morris appeal on size of punitive damage award in Oregon case.
Lawyer Sanders wrote 8 months ago: Lung Cancer in Left Lung of Cigarette Smoker. Altria Group Inc.’s Philip Morris unit lost a fi … more →
JURY AWARDS $2.6 MILLION TO MESOTHELIOMA VICTIM
Jeff wrote 9 months ago: According to the Chicagotribune.com, a jury awarded a verdict of $2.6 million in the case of a woman … more →
Insecticide Co. sued for 20 years of lax toxic materials handling
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Randy Wilson wrote 12 months ago: The company, HPI Products, is being sued in US District Court in Western Missouri for disregarding h … more →
Cement plant sued for poisoning neighbors
Randy Wilson wrote 1 year ago: Riverside Cement is accused of keeping toxic waste out in the open and allowing the elements to carr … more →
W.R. GRACE SETTLES ASBESTOS CLAIMS FOR $140MILLION
Jeff wrote 1 year ago: A story on Yahoo News reports W.R. Grace settled a class action against the company relating to asbe … more →
NEW LITIGATION AREA - GRANITE COUNTER TOPS?
Jeff wrote 1 year ago: Article in NY Times regarding findings that some granite counter tops emit dangerous levels of radon … more →
Lawyer Sanders says US EPA moves to ban FMC's Furadan from US market because of unreasonable risk of harm to human health and environment.
Lawyer Sanders wrote 1 year ago: FMC markets carbofuran, a pesticide, as “Furadan” in the United States. According to FM … more →
U.S. SUPREME COURT REJECTS W.R. GRACE APPEAL
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Jeff wrote 1 year ago: According to a story in the Missoulian, the US Supreme Court has denied the appeals of W.R. Grace an … more →
U.S. EPA proposes changes to NAAQS for lead.
Lawyer Sanders wrote 1 year ago: U.S. EPA is proposing to modify the national ambient air quality standards for lead. Lead that is e … more →
Zonolite manufactured in Wilder, Kentucky for W.R. Grace for 40 years.
Lawyer Sanders wrote 1 year ago: We all probably have heard about the asbestos problems plaguing workers of W.R. Grace and the reside … more →
U.S. EPA issues new lead paint abatement rules for contractors.
Lawyer Sanders wrote 1 year ago: U.S. EPA is issuing new lead paint abatement rules for contractors who renovate or repair housing, c … more →
W.R. Grace agrees to settle asbestos claims for $2 Billion
Lawyer Sanders wrote 1 year ago: W. R. Grace & Co. announced an agreement in principle that would settle all present and future a … more →
ASBESTOS ALLEGEDLY FOUND IN TOY CRIME KIT
Jeff wrote 1 year ago: Reuters reports that suit has been filed against CBS, the toy maker – Planet Toys, and retail … more →
WTC WORKER'S DUST DISEASE CASES GO FORWARD
Jeff wrote 1 year ago: According to a story on Newsday.com, the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals has decided the workers … more →
