While hard to believe, asbestos was once considered the "miracle mineral." The fibers were considered cutting-edge and multi-faceted, used...
Is London's Drinking Water Contaminated by Asbestos?
In what continues to be a world-wide concern, asbestos exposure has once again made the news in Great Britain. Workers...
Asbestos Exposure: High-Risk Occupations
For decades, asbestos was a component in thousands of products. These products ranged from consumer cosmetics, to construction materials,...
Justice Twenty-Plus Years in the Making
$1,750. That's how much Mason South received in 1997 as part of a lawsuit against Texaco and other companies...
The Fight for a Ban on Asbestos Continues
Former Brayton Purcell client, Linda Reinstein, is making strides towards a ban on asbestos in the United States. Within...
An Asbestos Ban in the United States Remains Elusive
According to the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), diseases contracted from asbestos exposure result in 40,000 fatalities annually in...
FDA Confirms Asbestos in Claire's Products
For several years, Claire's has been under scrutiny after asbestos was found in their makeup marketed to children. Now,...
Five Things to Know About Asbestos Exposure
Workers in many occupations are concerned about asbestos exposure. From auto mechanics to construction workers to teachers, individuals worry about...
Veterans Suing After Hearing Loss Caused by 3M Combat Earplugs
U.S. Veterans have accused 3M of knowingly selling defective earplugs used for combat in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the United...
