On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jun 22, 2020 | Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illness
Late last year, a group of researchers from the Taussig Cancer Center in Cleveland published their findings on mesothelioma diagnosis and survival rates. The study reviews data from nearly 21,000 mesothelioma patients and reveals a few key details that mesothelioma...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | May 25, 2020 | Asbestos
In the 1970s, the public in the United States began understanding the health risks associated with asbestos, which industry had known for almost 100 years. Until the late 1970s, asbestos was used in countless products across the world. While we often associate...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | May 11, 2020 | Asbestos, Safety Tips
Asbestos, a fibrous material, is often in buildings made between the 1930s and 1980s. It was used in building materials such as concrete, plaster, electrical pieces, roofing, siding, vinyl flooring and ceilings. Today, it can still appear in homes and buildings, but...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Apr 17, 2020 | Asbestos, Chemicals and Toxic Substances, Consumer Safety, Mesothelioma, Product Recalls
Few take the time to look at what is in their makeup, but it seems safe to assume that what is meant to go on your skin is not hazardous. In reality, many ingredients in cosmetics that may be harmful. The case against Revlon Laura McDaniel’s father worked for Revlon,...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Apr 6, 2020 | Asbestos, Mesothelioma
When people talk about mesothelioma, the conversation often centers around older, male, blue-collar workers. It was predominantly men that held jobs in high-risk industries such as construction, the manufacturing of building materials, mining, oil refineries and...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 31, 2020 | Asbestos, Legal News
On March 16, 2020, a Washington appellate court has reversed a defense verdict entered in favor of John Crane Inc. in an asbestos case, finding that a jury did not allow the plaintiffs to argue their theory of the case. The Washington Court of Appeals found it...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 13, 2020 | Asbestos
Spring is generally agreed upon as the best time for buying and selling houses. It’s nearing the end of the school year, the weather is warming up and moving will be easy with summer coming. Reports say that 2020 is going to be a seller’s market, so if you’re looking...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 9, 2020 | Asbestos
California typically sees two to three large earthquakes a year. At a magnitude of at least 5.5, they are strong enough to damage buildings. While asbestos exposure is nearly synonymous with large corporations who expose their employees, Mother Nature plays a role...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 5, 2020 | Asbestos
At first glance, banning asbestos in 2017 seemed to be a decision late in coming. Following Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court verdict, the world’s third-largest source of chrysotile asbestos joined 60 countries in prohibiting the mineral three years ago. The decision to...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Feb 19, 2020 | Asbestos
When people hear of veterans at risk from disease, they might think of Navy veterans from World War II. The harmful particle known as asbestos is widely known to have been used in shipyards and military vessels before its harmful effects were discovered. As a result,...
