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Asbestos
- December 13, 2002
- CA
Asbestos Sampling Methods Criticized
- November 8, 2002
- A
New Generation of Asbestos Victims
- October 25, 2002
- Bill Would Aid Libby Asbestos Victims
- September 20, 2002
- Georgia–Pacific Knew of Asbestos Dangers, Report Charges
- August 9, 2002
- Clinic Opened for Ground Zero Workers
- July 12, 2002
- Feds Investigating Spread of Asbestos Beyond Libby, Montana
- June 18, 2002
- New Bill Would Ban Asbestos Products and Fund Mesothelioma Research
- June 14, 2002
- U.S. Seeks to Intervene in W. R. Grace Asbestos Bankruptcy
- May 17, 2002
- EPA to Remove Asbestos Contaminated Insulation from Libby Homes
- April 12, 2002
- Auto Mechanics Risk Asbestos Exposure
- February 15, 2002
- Circuit Court Affirms Award Against 3M in Asbestos Case
- January 4, 2002
- Asbestos–Contaminated Libby Recommended for Superfund List
- October 26, 2001
- Congressman McKay’s Heirs Sue Asbestos Companies
- August 13, 2001
- Senate Warned About Ongoing Asbestos Hazard
- August 10, 2001
- California Air Resources
Board Approves Asbestos Rules on Construction and Mining
- July 20, 2001
- W. R. Grace
Was Silent About Asbestos–Containing Spray Product
- May 4, 2001
- The Changing Face of Asbestos
Litigation
Beryllium
- December 6, 2002
- OSHA to Revisit Effects of Beryllium Exposure
- September 27, 2002
- OSHA Bulletin Reviews Beryllium Risks in Dental Labs
- April 12, 2002
- Government Compensation for Nuclear and Beryllium Workers Delayed
- February 12, 2002
- Argonne Lab Workers Show Signs of Lung Disease
- January 11, 2002
- Adult Children of Deceased Beryllium Workers Eligible for Compensation
Elder Abuse
- December 6, 2002
- California
Nursing Home Group Tries to Limit Patient Rights
- November 15, 2002
- Senior Community Services Vary Across States
- November 1, 2002
- Many Nursing Homes Don’t Meet Standards
- October 4, 2002
- Elder Justice Act Introduced in US Senate
- August 23, 2002
- Nursing Home Chain Fined $2 Million for Abuse
- July 19, 2002
- California Department of Aging Launches Injury Prevention Campaign
- December 21, 2001
- Washington State Slow to Respond to Elder Care Complaints
- November 2, 2001
- California Governor Signs Pain
Management Plan
Funeral Malpractice
- March 1, 2002
- Crematory Case Highlights Funeral
Industry Problems
Lawyers and Our Legal System
- September 20, 2002
- Ads Attacking Legal System False, Group Says
- August 9, 2002
- Forced Arbitration Clause in House Warranty Was Invalid
- July 19, 2002
- Lawyers Group Announces Awards to 911 Victims
- May 10, 2002
- Arbitration More Costly Than Court, New Report Says
- March 22, 2002
- Insurance Industry Admits Tort Reform Won’t Lower Premiums
- February 25, 2002
- Circuit City’s Employee Arbitration Contract Illegal
- February 2, 2002
- ABA Discusses Sept. 11 Fund Rules
- January 25, 2002
- AT&T’s Mandatory Arbitration System Illegal
- January 18, 2002
- High Court Rules EEOC Can Sue Employer Even if Worker Agreed to Arbitration
- December 28, 2001
- Credit Card Companies Require Binding Arbitration
- November 30, 2001
- ABA Suggests Ways to Handle Sept. 11 Compensation Fund
- March 9, 2001
- New Study Shows Lawsuits Have
Saved Millions of Lives
Medical Drug Injuries; Defective Medical Devices
- September 6, 2002
- Government Investigating Ephedra
Manufacturer
- June 7, 2002
- Schering–Plough to Pay $500 Million FDA Fine
- June 7, 2002
- Defective Bronchoscopes Used After Medical Recall
- May 10, 2002
- Safety of New Drugs May Not Be Known for Many Years
- March 29, 2002
- Consumer Group Urges Ban on Diet Drug
- December 21, 2001
- DEA Faults Drug Company for OxyContin Abuse
- October 5, 2001
- Recent FDA Drug and Medical Device Recalls
- August 24, 2001
- Deaths Caused by Defective Asthma Inhalers, Group Charges
- June 29, 2001
- Lawsuit Filed Against Makers
of Painkiller OxyContin
Medical Malpractice
- September 27, 2002
- Charges of Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Crisis Are False, Study Says
- September 13, 2002
- Report Finds Drug Errors at Health Care Facilities
- May 5, 2002
- Bill Limiting Medical Malpractice Suits Damages Consumers
- July 13, 2001
- Accreditation Commission Requires Disclosure of Medical Errors
Mesothelioma and Other Cancers
- October 26, 2001
- Effect of Micro nutrients on Cancer Patients to Be Studied
- September 28, 2001
- Final Libby Montana Health Study Shows 30% Injured by Asbestos
- September 14, 2001
- Treatment of Early–Stage Non–Small Cell Cancer Reviewed
- August 31, 2001
- Antibiotic Inhibited Growth of Mesothelioma Cell Lines
- March 9, 2001
- Mesothelioma Deaths in Western Europe May Double
- March 1, 2001
- Genetics a Factor in Mesothelioma in Turkish Villages
- January 12, 2001
- Vinorelbine May Aid in Treatment of Mesothelioma
Tobacco
- September 6, 2002
- Eloquent Witness Puts Tobacco Companies to Shame
- August 28, 2002
- Tobacco Industry Manipulated Drug Ads
- August 16, 2002
- California Supreme Court Confirms Right to Sue Tobacco Companies
- August 2, 2002
- States Cutting Funding for Tobacco Prevention
- June 28, 2002
- Dying Florida Ex–Smoker Awarded $37.5 Million
- June 28, 2002
- Court Awards $15 Million Against RJ Reynolds Tobacco
- June 14, 2002
- R.J. Reynolds Fined for Ads Aimed at Teens
- April 19, 2002
- State Spending on Smoking Prevention Considered Inadequate
- March 29, 2002
- Philip Morris Lied About Low–Tar Cigarettes, Jury Says
- March 15, 2002
- Document Reveals Tobacco Industry Lies
- January 4, 2002
- Public Health Groups Urge FDA to Regulate “Reduced Risk” Tobacco Products
- November 16, 2001
- Ex–Smoker with Lung Cancer Awarded $26.5 Million
- November 7, 2001
- Washington State Voters Pass Tax Increase on Tobacco
Toxic Substances
- March 22, 2002
- California Governor Delays MTBE Ban
- February 15, 2002
- Chromium 6 Found in San Diego Neighborhood
- January 11, 2002
- Mobile Home Park Owner Sued for Failure to Disclose MTBE Hazard
- August 31, 2001
- MTBE Problem Widespread in California
- April 6, 2001
- Chemical Industry’s Secrets Jeopardized Health of Americans
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