Asbestos

One_Last_Shot_at_Justice.pdf SOURCE: Jauregui, Jannette. “One Last Shot at Justice.” Pepperdine Magazine. Pepperdine University, 29 Apr. 2013. Web. 20 June 2013. <https://magazine.pepperdine.edu/index.php/2013/04/one-last-shot-at-justice/>.    

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  A Swiss billionaire industrialist had his jail sentence extended to eighteen years after being convicted for his part in Italy’s biggest asbestos scandal. Stephan Schmidheiny was guilty of negligence to more than 2,000 asbestos-related deaths. He was forced to pay millions of Euros in damages to local authorities and victims and their families. Schmidheiny was [...]

People living in public housing face many challenges, from the negative view many people have of those who live in public housing, to the risks of crime and other dangers that may be present in public housing throughout California. Asbestos and mesothelioma might not seem as concern worthy of much attention for residents, but a [...]

In Northern California, there is much natural beauty. From the coast redwoods to the magnificent coastline, areas such as Humboldt County attract thousands for recreation and many who choose to live there because of the scenic beauty. Nevertheless, there is danger, ranging from getting lost in the forests, falling while climbing, or drowning in the [...]

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Asbestos remains a problem for people in California. It is a problem throughout the United States. It is also a problem throughout the world. A member of parliament in Australia writes of its impact in Australia, pointing out that it has killed 50,000 and he states that, “Every day in this state another person dies [...]

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A case from Illinois points out that criminal liability exists for improper removal of building materials that contain asbestos. A man was sentenced in federal court to five months in prison, three additional months of home confinement and $3,000 in fines. The businessman had purchased a former industrial site and had it demolished, however, he [...]