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## Posts

- [Turning Cancer’s Strength into Its Weakness](https://www.braytonlaw.com/prx3-mesothelioma-treatment-research)
- [California Jury Returns $47+ Million Verdict in Artificial Stone Silicosis Case](https://www.braytonlaw.com/47-million-artificial-stone-silicosis-verdict-california)
- [Histone H4 Hyperacetylation: A Promising New Prognostic Marker in Pleural Mesothelioma](https://www.braytonlaw.com/histone-h4-hyperacetylation-pleural-mesothelioma)
- [California Moves Forward with Artificial Stone Ban as Silicosis Cases Rise Among Countertop Fabricators](https://www.braytonlaw.com/california-moves-forward-with-artificial-stone-ban-as-silicosis-cases-rise-among-countertop-fabricators)
- [What Victims Should Know Before Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit](https://www.braytonlaw.com/what-victims-should-know-before-filing-a-mesothelioma-lawsuit)
- [Near Infrared Photoimmunotherapy for Lung Cancer: Recent Development and Perspective](https://www.braytonlaw.com/near-infrared-photoimmunotherapy-for-lung-cancer-recent-development-and-perspective)
- [How the Workers’ Compensation System Fails Many Workers Diagnosed with Silicosis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/how-the-workers-compensation-system-fails-many-workers-diagnosed-with-silicosis)
- [New Research Offers Hope for Mesothelioma Patients Through a Novel Redox-Targeting Therapy](https://www.braytonlaw.com/new-research-offers-hope-for-mesothelioma-patients-through-a-novel-redox-targeting-therapy)
- [New Mesothelioma Treatment Recommendations Released in 2026: What Patients and Families Should Know](https://www.braytonlaw.com/new-mesothelioma-treatment-recommendations-released-in-2026-what-patients-and-families-should-know)
- [The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2026 Expert Consensus on the Multimodal Treatment of Pleural Mesothelioma](https://www.braytonlaw.com/the-society-of-thoracic-surgeons-2026-expert-consensus-on-the-multimodal-treatment-of-pleural-mesothelioma)
- [Amivantamab Shows Preclinical Immune-Mediated Activity in Mesothelioma Through Dual EGFR and MET Targeting](https://www.braytonlaw.com/amivantamab-shows-preclinical-immune-mediated-activity-in-mesothelioma-through-dual-egfr-and-met-targeting)
- [New Research Identifies Airway Cells as a Critical Driver of Silicosis Progression](https://www.braytonlaw.com/new-research-identifies-airway-cells-as-a-critical-driver-of-silicosis-progression)
- [Understanding the Rise of Artificial Stone Silicosis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/understanding-the-rise-of-artificial-stone-silicosis)
- [Safer Alternatives to Artificial Stone Countertops: Reducing Silica Exposure While Preserving Design](https://www.braytonlaw.com/safer-alternatives-to-artificial-stone-countertops-reducing-silica-exposure-while-preserving-design)
- [Silicosis Surveillance in California, 2019-2024: Tracking an Epidemic](https://www.braytonlaw.com/silicosis-surveillance-in-california-2019-2024-tracking-an-epidemic)
- [Brayton Purcell LLP Named Finalist for 2026 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award](https://www.braytonlaw.com/brayton-purcell-llp-named-finalist-for-2026-trial-lawyer-of-the-year-award)
- [Pleural Effusion Symptoms, Causes and Mesothelioma Risks](https://www.braytonlaw.com/pleural-effusion-symptoms-causes-and-mesothelioma-risks)
- [AI accurately measures mesothelioma tumors for better treatment decisions](https://www.braytonlaw.com/ai-accurately-measures-mesothelioma-tumors-for-better-treatment-decisions)
- [California’s Proposed Ban on Artificial Stone Reflects Growing Concern Over Silicosis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/californias-proposed-ban-on-artificial-stone-reflects-growing-concern-over-silicosis)
- [Quartz Countertops, Big-Box Retailers, and the Hidden Toll on Fabrication Workers](https://www.braytonlaw.com/quartz-countertops-big-box-retailers-and-the-hidden-toll-on-fabrication-workers)
- [Cal-OSHA Advances Efforts to Ban Fabrication and Installation of Engineered Stone](https://www.braytonlaw.com/cal-osha-advances-efforts-to-ban-fabrication-and-installation-of-engineered-stone)
- [How Epigenetics Is Reshaping Mesothelioma Research: Why EZH2 Matters](https://www.braytonlaw.com/how-epigenetics-is-reshaping-mesothelioma-research-why-ezh2-matters)
- [KQED Journalist Farida Jhabvala Romero Reports on Federal Effort to Shield Artificial Stone Companies Amid Silicosis Crisis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/kqed-federal-immunity-artificial-stone-silicosis)
- [California Moves Toward Banning Artificial Stone Amid Silicosis Crisis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/california-moves-toward-banning-artificial-stone-amid-silicosis-crisis)
- [California Advances Rulemaking on Artificial Stone as Silicosis Cases Continue to Rise](https://www.braytonlaw.com/california-artificial-stone-silicosis-rulemaking-may-2026)
- [Sky News Exposes California’s Artificial Stone Silicosis Crisis — A Global Warning](https://www.braytonlaw.com/sky-news-exposes-californias-artificial-stone-silicosis-crisis-a-global-warning)
- [California Considers Ban on Engineered Stone as Cal/OSHA Confirms Escalating Silicosis Epidemic Ahead of May 21 Hearing](https://www.braytonlaw.com/california-considers-ban-on-engineered-stone-as-cal-osha-confirms-escalating-silicosis-epidemic-ahead-of-may-21-hearing)
- [The Lung Disease Killing California Stonecutters: Capital & Main Video Shines a Light on the Artificial Stone Silicosis Crisis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/the-lung-disease-killing-california-stonecutters-capital-main-video-shines-a-light-on-the-artificial-stone-silicosis-crisis)
- [Investigative Reporting Examines the Human Cost of Artificial Stone Silicosis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/investigative-reporting-examines-the-human-cost-of-artificial-stone-silicosis)
- [Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2026: Awareness Is Still Saving Lives](https://www.braytonlaw.com/global-asbestos-awareness-week-2026-awareness-is-still-saving-lives)
- [Jury Assesses $12.75 Million in Talc-Related Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Case](https://www.braytonlaw.com/jury-assesses-12-75-million-in-talc-related-mesothelioma-wrongful-death-case)
- [Mercury News Investigation by Ethan Baron Exposes Worsening Bay Area Silicosis Crisis Tied to Crystalline Silica Artificial Stone](https://www.braytonlaw.com/mercury-news-investigation-by-ethan-baron-exposes-worsening-bay-area-silicosis-crisis-tied-to-crystalline-silica-artificial-stone)
- [National Spotlight Intensifies on Crystalline Silica Artificial Stone Silicosis Crisis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/national-spotlight-intensifies-on-crystalline-silica-artificial-stone-silicosis-crisis)
- [Stem Cell Therapies Offer New Hope in the Fight Against Silicosis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/stem-cell-therapies-offer-new-hope-in-the-fight-against-silicosis)
- [Nintedanib, the NEMO Trial, and What They Mean for Pleural Mesothelioma Patients](https://www.braytonlaw.com/nintedanib-the-nemo-trial-and-what-they-mean-for-pleural-mesothelioma-patients)
- [The Future: Safer Alternatives, Public Health Warnings, and the Path Toward Prohibiting Artificial Stone](https://www.braytonlaw.com/the-future-safer-alternatives-public-health-warnings-and-the-path-toward-prohibiting-artificial-stone)
- [A Breakthrough Breath Test Could Change Early Detection of Silicosis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/a-breakthrough-breath-test-could-change-early-detection-of-silicosis)
- [Legal Accountability: Lawsuits, Verdicts, Manufacturer Conduct, and Barriers Faced by Artificial Stone Workers](https://www.braytonlaw.com/legal-accountability-lawsuits-verdicts-manufacturer-conduct-and-barriers-faced-by-artificial-stone-workers)
- [International Actions and Global Consensus: Australia’s Ban and Worldwide Recognition of the Artificial Stone Crisis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/international-actions-and-global-consensus-australias-ban-and-worldwide-recognition-of-the-artificial-stone-crisis)
- [Molecular Biomarkers and Pleural Mesothelioma: What New Science Means for Asbestos Victims](https://www.braytonlaw.com/molecular-biomarkers-and-pleural-mesothelioma-what-new-science-means-for-asbestos-victims)
- [Legislation, Hearings, and Government Responses: SB 20, HR 5437, and Cal OSHA Testimony](https://www.braytonlaw.com/legislation-hearings-and-government-responses-sb-20-hr-5437-and-cal-osha-testimony)
- [The U.S. Crisis: California, Massachusetts, and the Emerging National Epidemiology](https://www.braytonlaw.com/the-us-crisis-california-massachusetts-and-the-emerging-national-epidemiology)
- [Global Silicosis Crisis Expands: 414 Deaths and More Than 1,300 Diagnosed in India’s Dausa District](https://www.braytonlaw.com/global-silicosis-crisis-expands-414-deaths-and-more-than-1300-diagnosed-in-indias-dausa-district)
- [California Appeals Court Upholds $51 Million Mesothelioma Verdict Against Avon](https://www.braytonlaw.com/california-appeals-court-upholds-51-million-mesothelioma-verdict-against-avon)
- [The Human Toll: Worker Stories, Medical Outcomes, and the Expanding Public Health Crisis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/the-human-toll-worker-stories-medical-outcomes-and-the-expanding-public-health-crisis)
- [Why Traditional Safety Controls Fail: The Hierarchy of Controls and Artificial Stone Exposure](https://www.braytonlaw.com/why-traditional-safety-controls-fail-the-hierarchy-of-controls-and-artificial-stone-exposure)
- [What Science Reveals: Peer Reviewed Research on Artificial Stone Silicosis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/what-science-reveals-peer-reviewed-research-on-artificial-stone-silicosis)
- [Criminal Investigation Advances as UK Silicosis Deaths Linked to Crystalline Silica Artificial Stone Continue to Rise](https://www.braytonlaw.com/criminal-investigation-advances-as-uk-silicosis-deaths-linked-to-crystalline-silica-artificial-stone-continue-to-rise)
- [The Rise of Crystalline Silica Artificial Stone and the Emergence of Accelerated Silicosis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/the-rise-of-crystalline-silica-artificial-stone-and-the-emergence-of-accelerated-silicosis/)
- [Pre Inquest Review to Examine Death of Worker Exposed to Crystalline Silica Artificial Stone](https://www.braytonlaw.com/pre-inquest-review-to-examine-death-of-worker-exposed-to-crystalline-silica-artificial-stone)
- [The History of Silicosis: From Ancient Stonecutters to the Modern Artificial Stone Crisis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/the-history-of-silicosis-from-ancient-stonecutters-to-the-modern-artificial-stone-crisis/)
- [Long Term Survival After Lung Sparing Surgery for Bicavitary Mesothelioma](https://www.braytonlaw.com/long-term-survival-after-lung-sparing-surgery-for-bicavitary-mesothelioma/)
- [Court Recommendation Allows Key Expert Testimony in Johnson & Johnson Talc Litigation](https://www.braytonlaw.com/court-recommendation-allows-key-expert-testimony-in-johnson-johnson-talc-litigation/)
- [How AI Is Transforming Early Detection of Artificial Stone Silicosis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/how-ai-is-transforming-early-detection-of-artificial-stone-silicosis/)
- [The Silent Epidemic: Countertop Fabrication Workers Facing Deadly Lung Disease from Crystalline Silica Artificial Stone Exposure](https://www.braytonlaw.com/the-silent-epidemic-countertop-fabrication-workers-facing-deadly-lung-disease-from-crystalline-silica-artificial-stone-exposures/)
- [Rising Silicosis Cases in Spain Spark Calls for Artificial Stone Ban](https://www.braytonlaw.com/rising-silicosis-cases-in-spain-spark-calls-for-artificial-stone-ban/)
- [The Hidden Epidemic Behind America’s Countertops: What the Testimony Reveals](https://www.braytonlaw.com/the-hidden-epidemic-behind-americas-countertops-what-the-testimony-reveals-2/)
- [H.R.5437 and the Crystalline Silica Artificial Stone Crisis: Why Accountability Matters](https://www.braytonlaw.com/hr5437-and-the-crystalline-silica-artificial-stone-crisis-why-accountability-matters/)
- [H.R.5437 and the Crystalline Silica Artificial Stone Crisis: Key Takeaways from the Congressional Hearing](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/hr-5437-and-the-silicosis-crisis-key-takeaways-from-the-congressional-hearing/)
- [CDPH Dashboard Confirms Silicosis Epidemic in California Fabrication Shops](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/cdph-dashboard-confirms-silicosis-epidemic-in-california-fabrication-shops/)
- [Silicosis in Spain: A Growing Crisis and What Experts Demand](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/silicosis-in-spain-a-growing-crisis-and-what-experts-demand/)
- [Asbestos Exposure and Lung Cancer: What Today’s Evidence Means for Families and Workers](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/asbestos-exposure-and-lung-cancer-what-todays-evidence-means-for-families-and-workers/)
- [Uber’s 2025 Ballot Initiative: Profits Over People in Accident Law](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/uber-2025-ballot-initiative-profits-over-people-in-accident-law/)
- [FDA Formaldehyde Ban Delayed: A Critical Moment for Beauty Industry Safety](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/fda-formaldehyde-ban-delayed-a-critical-moment-for-beauty-industry-safety/)
- [Cryoablation: New Research on a Promising Option for Lung Tumors](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/cryoablation-lung-cancer-treatment-artificial-stone-silicosis/)
- [Verdicts That Shook Johnson & Johnson: The Human Cost of Talc-Asbestos Litigation](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/verdicts-that-shook-johnson-johnson-the-human-cost-of-talc-asbestos-litigation/)
- [Silicosis and Artificial Stone: A Growing Crisis the UK Cannot Ignore](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/silicosis-and-artificial-stone-a-growing-crisis-the-uk-cannot-ignore/)
- [Johnson & Johnson Talc Lawsuits: Verdicts Mount as Victims Seek Justice](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/12/19/johnson-johnson-talc-lawsuits-verdicts-mount-as-victims-seek-justice/)
- [Australia Banned Artificial Stone: How Did They Do It? Lessons from a Landmark Occupational Health Reform](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/12/16/australia-banned-artificial-stone-how-did-they-do-it-lessons-from-a-landmark-occupational-health-reform/)
- [California’s Silicosis Crisis: Why Experts Are Urging an Immediate Ban on Artificial Stone](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/12/15/californias-silicosis-crisis-why-experts-are-urging-an-immediate-ban-on-artificial-stone/)
- [Massachusetts Issues Safety Alert After First Silicosis Case in Artificial Stone Countertop Industry](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/12/12/massachusetts-issues-safety-alert-after-first-silicosis-case-in-artificial-stone-countertop-industry/)
- [The Hidden Dangers of Artificial Stone: Manufacturer Calls Out Use of Deadly Artificial Stone](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/12/09/the-hidden-dangers-of-artificial-stone-manufacturer-calls-out-use-of-deadly-artificial-stone/)
- [California Department of Public Health Issues New Health Advisory: Silicosis Cases Rising Among Artificial Stone Countertop Workers](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/12/02/california-department-of-public-health-issues-new-health-advisory-silicosis-cases-rising-among-artificial-stone-countertop-workers/)
- [The Silent Suffering: Why Latino Workers with Silicosis Often Don’t Seek Help](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/11/17/the-silent-suffering-why-latino-workers-with-silicosis-often-dont-seek-help/)
- [Westminster Renews Push to Ban High-Silica Artificial Stone Amid Global Silicosis Crisis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/11/10/westminster-renews-push-to-ban-high-silica-artificial-stone-amid-global-silicosis-crisis/)
- [Study Highlights Ongoing Silica Hazards for Artificial Stone Countertop Fabricators](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/11/03/georgia-study-exposes-ongoing-silica-hazards-in-artificial-stone/)
- [Non-Occupational Pleural Mesothelioma: A Case of Long-Term Survival and Legal Implications](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/10/23/non-occupational-pleural-mesothelioma-a-case-of-long-term-survival-and-legal-implications/)
- [Silicosis and the Quartz Industry: A New Chapter or a Temporary Fix?](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/09/23/silicosis-and-the-quartz-industry-a-new-chapter-or-a-temporary-fix/)
- [A New Tool in the Fight Against Mesothelioma: How AI Is Helping Detect a Silent Killer Sooner](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/09/15/a-new-tool-in-the-fight-against-mesothelioma-how-ai-is-helping-detect-a-silent-killer-sooner/)
- [Mesothelioma Across Borders: How the U.S. and Australia Compare](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/08/20/mesothelioma-across-borders-how-the-u-s-and-australia-compare/)
- [PRESS RELEASE--New Podcast "From Dust to Verdict" Exposes the Hidden Epidemic of Accelerated Silicosis Among Artificial Stone Fabrication Workers](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/08/12/press-release-from-dust-to-verdict-exposing-the-hidden-epidemic-of-silicosis-in-artificial-stone-fabrication-workers/)
- [A Breath of Hope: A Second Chance After Asbestosis Diagnosis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/a-breath-of-hope-a-second-chance-after-asbestosis-diagnosis/)
- [Federal Court Halts Biased Immigration Arrests in L.A.](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/07/14/federal-court-halts-biased-immigration-arrests-in-l-a/)
- [EPA Confirms Asbestos Ban: What It Means for Victims](https://www.braytonlaw.com/epa-confirms-asbestos-ban-what-it-means-for-victims/)
- [Veterans with Mesothelioma: Your Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.braytonlaw.com/veterans-with-mesothelioma-your-step-by-step-guide/)
- [EPA May Reevaluate Asbestos Ban: What This Means for Your Health and Safety](https://www.braytonlaw.com/epa-may-reevaluate-asbestos-ban-what-this-means-for-your-health-and-safety/)
- [Artificial Stone & Silicosis: The Health Crisis Manufacturers Ignore](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/06/17/artificial-stone-silicosis-the-health-crisis-manufacturers-ignore-2/)
- [LA Declares Silicosis Awareness Month](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/06/11/la-declares-silicosis-awareness-month/)
- [Artificial Stone Silicosis: Lawsuit & Workers’ Comp Support](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/05/14/artificial-stone-silicosis-lawsuit-workers-comp-support/)
- [Artificial Stone Silicosis: A Legal and Medical Emergency](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/04/29/artificial-stone-silicosis-a-legal-and-medical-emergency/)
- [Understanding the Three Types of Silicosis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/04/22/understanding-the-three-types-of-silicosis/)
- [What Is Silicosis? Risks and Legal Rights Explained](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/04/15/what-is-silicosis-risks-and-legal-rights-explained/)
- [PRESS RELEASE--California’s Artificial Stone Fabrication Workers Face a Silicosis Epidemic](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/04/11/press-release-californias-artificial-stone-fabrication-workers-face-a-silicosis-epidemic/)
- [Court Rejects J&J’s Third Talc Bankruptcy Plan in Landmark Toxic Substance Lawsuit Ruling](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/04/02/court-rejects-jjs-third-talc-bankruptcy-plan-in-landmark-toxic-substance-lawsuit-ruling/)
- [Asbestos Exposure in 2025: Where Are the Risks Today?](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/03/20/asbestos-exposure-in-2025-where-are-the-risks-today/)
- [New OSHA Regulations on Silica Exposure: What Workers Need to Know](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/03/18/new-osha-regulations-on-silica-exposure-what-workers-need-to-know/)
- [Latest Advances in Mesothelioma Treatment: What Patients Need to Know in 2025](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/03/13/latest-advances-in-mesothelioma-treatment-what-patients-need-to-know-in-2025/)
- [PRESS RELEASE--Landmark Legal Awards Top $78 Million for Fabrication Workers with Fatal Silicosis](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/03/12/press-release-landmark-legal-awards-top-78-million-for-fabrication-workers-with-fatal-silicosis/)
- [Artificial Stone Silicosis in 2025: Why Artificial Stone Workers Are Still at Risk](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/03/06/artificial-stone-silicosis-in-2025-why-artificial-stone-workers-are-still-at-risk/)
- [PRESS RELEASE--The Hidden Dangers of Artificial Stone: A Growing Silicosis Crisis Among Workers](https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2025/02/11/the-hidden-dangers-of-artificial-stone-a-growing-silicosis-crisis-among-workers/)
- [The Profit Over Safety Problem: How Artificial Stone Manufacturers Failed Workers](https://www.braytonlaw.com/the-profit-over-safety-problem-how-artificial-stone-manufacturers-failed-workers/)

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- Published: 2022-03-03
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- Published: 2022-03-03
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- Published: 2022-03-03
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- Published: 2022-03-03
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- Published: 2022-03-03
- Modified: 2024-06-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/seattle-jury-delivers-plaintiff-verdict-of-in-asbestosis-case/

- Published: 2022-03-03
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- Published: 2022-03-03
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/sf-jury-finds-chrysotile-asbestos-causes-rare-peritoneal-mesothelioma/

- Published: 2022-03-03
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/verdict-of-for-retired-navy-machinist-exposed-to-asbestos/

- Published: 2022-03-03
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/verdict-of-over-million-for-aerospace-plastics-molder-suffering-from-mesothelioma/

- Published: 2022-03-03
- Modified: 2024-06-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/san-francisco-jury-renders-a-million-dollar-verdict-for-former-drywaller-with-mesothelioma/

- Published: 2022-03-03
- Modified: 2024-06-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/jury-renders-million-verdict-in-utah-peritoneal-mesothelioma-case/

- Published: 2022-03-03
- Modified: 2024-06-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/verdict-for-retired-san-francisco-electrician/

- Published: 2022-02-23
- Modified: 2024-06-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/arena-v-owens-corning-corp/

- Published: 2022-02-23
- Modified: 2024-06-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/brayton-purcell-v-recordon-recordon/

- Published: 2022-02-23
- Modified: 2024-06-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/cassiar-mining-corp-v-superior-court/

- Published: 2022-02-23
- Modified: 2024-06-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/charles-munoz-v-western-water-works-supply-co-inc/

- Published: 2022-02-23
- Modified: 2024-06-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/gutierrez-v-cassiar-mining-corp/

- Published: 2022-02-23
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/james-t-butler-and-kathleen-butler-v-domco-products/

- Published: 2022-02-23
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/joseph-and-mary-garza-v-asbestos-corporation-ltd/

- Published: 2022-02-23
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/kathleen-rafter-v-american-biltrite/

- Published: 2022-02-23
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/linda-hamilton-et-al-v-asbestos-corp/

- Published: 2022-02-23
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/louis-dupont-v-pittsburgh-corning-corp/

- Published: 2022-02-23
- Modified: 2024-06-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/maxlyn-cadlo-et-al-v-metalclad-insulation-corp/

- Published: 2022-02-23
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/nikki-pooshs-v-phillip-morris/

- Published: 2022-02-23
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/richmond-v-a-p-green-industries-inc/

- Published: 2022-02-23
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/ronald-and-esther-lunsfor-v-saberhagen-holdings/

- Published: 2022-02-23
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/scheiding-v-dinwiddie-construction-co/

- Published: 2022-02-23
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/sharon-mckinney-et-al-v-california-portland-cement-company-amcord-inc/

- Published: 2022-02-23
- Modified: 2024-06-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/vickie-warren-v-united-states-steel-corp-et-al/

- Published: 2022-02-23
- Modified: 2024-06-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/wagner-v-apex-marine-ship-management-corporations-et-al/

- Published: 2022-01-25
- Modified: 2024-06-21
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- Published: 2022-01-10
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/about-us/press-releases/gil-purcell-jennifer-alesio-and-jason-rose-of-brayton-purcell-llp-win-san-francisco-trial-lawyers-association-trial-lawyer-of-the-year-award/
Brayton Purcell Attorneys Win SFTLA Trial Lawyer of the Year Award Gil Purcell, Jennifer Alesio and Jason Rose of Brayton Purcell LLP Win San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Trial Lawyer of the Year Award April 21, 2015 – Novato CA — On Thursday, April 16, 2015, Gil Purcell, Jennifer Alesio, and Jason Rose were the


- Published: 2022-01-10
- Modified: 2024-06-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/about-us/press-releases/70-million-verdict-for-retired-machinist-mate-and-nuclear-inspector-old/
NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFOR FURTHER INFORMATIONJENNIFER ALESIO, ESQ.DAY/NIGHT (415) 898-1555 $70,861,113 VERDICT FOR RETIRED MACHINIST MATE & NUCLEAR INSPECTOR On Thursday, October 30, 2014, after a six week trial and one day of deliberations, an Alameda County jury assessed a verdict against John Crane Inc., an asbestos packing and gasket manufacturer. The jury decided that


- Published: 2022-01-10
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/about-us/press-releases/verdict-for-retired-year-old-longshoreman-old/

- Published: 2022-01-10
- Modified: 2024-06-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/attorneys-helping-people/
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Attorneys Nationwide Service For Over 35 Years


- Published: 2022-01-10
- Modified: 2022-01-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/toxic-substances-lawyer/detergent-pods/
Detergent Pods Throughout the United States, children are suffering from serious injuries due to the ingestion of laundry detergent pods. The dangerous chemicals inside these pods can cause severe damage and even death to your child. Reports show that in recent years, more than 7,000 children have suffered life-threatening injuries due to the dangerous nature


- Published: 2022-01-10
- Modified: 2024-06-21
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/what-is-asbestos/
Asbestos: What Is It? Asbestos is a group of seven naturally-occurring, fibrous minerals, which include tremolite, actinolite, anthophyllite, chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, and Libby amphibole. Asbestos has a unique chemical makeup, so it does not conduct heat or electricity and is fire-resistant. For these reasons, it was used in many products for decades. However, when the


- Published: 2022-01-10
- Modified: 2024-03-29
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/overview-of-asbestos-diseases/malignant-mesothelioma/benign/
Benign Mesothelioma Benign mesothelioma is a rare form of mesothelioma that is noncancerous. The disease is caused by exposure to asbestos. If you or a loved one has developed benign mesothelioma, you may be entitled to compensation from the company that caused you to be exposed to asbestos. For more than 35 years, Brayton Purcell




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- Published: 2023-12-26
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- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/12/26/placer-county-family-law-attorney/

- Published: 2023-12-21
- Modified: 2024-04-11
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/12/21/what-are-the-symptoms-of-silicosis/

- Published: 2023-08-31
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/08/31/3m-to-pay-6-billion-in-military-earplug-settlements/

- Published: 2023-06-28
- Modified: 2024-11-06
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/06/28/dry-shampoo-benzene-leukemia-lymphoma-aplastic-anemia/

- Published: 2023-06-26
- Modified: 2025-04-07
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/06/26/artificial-stone-causing-silicosis-epidemic/

- Published: 2023-06-22
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/06/22/asbestos-containing-gemstones-sold-at-new-age-stores/

- Published: 2023-06-14
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/06/14/swiss-billionaire-sentenced-for-hundreds-of-asbestos-related-deaths-in-italy/

- Published: 2023-06-02
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/06/02/hess-corp-reaches-agreement-for-mesothelioma-victims/

- Published: 2023-05-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/05/18/four-recently-recalled-fda-products-that-could-be-in-your-home/

- Published: 2023-05-03
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/05/03/new-law-will-give-the-fda-more-power-over-cosmetics-industry/

- Published: 2023-04-19
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/04/19/johnson-johnson-attempts-2nd-fraudulent-bankruptcy-claim/

- Published: 2023-04-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/04/18/epa-asks-residents-with-indiana-plastics-fire-debris-on-their-properties-to-call-them/

- Published: 2023-04-03
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/04/03/new-technology-promises-safer-conditions-for-workers/

- Published: 2023-03-14
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/03/14/lung-cancer-vaccine-could-it-lead-to-a-mesothelioma-vaccine/

- Published: 2023-03-01
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/03/01/fda-recalls-ezricare-and-delsam-pharmas-artificial-tears/

- Published: 2023-02-27
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/02/27/epa-has-yet-to-ban-asbestos/

- Published: 2023-02-13
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/02/13/celebrating-black-history-month-groundbreaking-attorneys/

- Published: 2023-02-02
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/02/02/johnson-johnson-bankruptcy-filing-dismissed-by-the-court-of-appeal/

- Published: 2023-01-31
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/01/31/study-shows-that-e-cigarettes-are-more-inflammatory-than-cigarettes/

- Published: 2023-01-10
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/01/10/is-base-editing-the-future-of-mesothelioma-treatment/

- Published: 2023-01-03
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2023/01/03/3581-2/

- Published: 2022-12-20
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/12/20/40-million-asbestos-exposure-verdict-against-avon/

- Published: 2022-11-28
- Modified: 2024-11-06
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/11/28/november-is-lung-cancer-awareness-month-2/

- Published: 2022-11-07
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/11/07/benzene-found-in-some-dry-shampoo/

- Published: 2022-10-26
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/10/26/hair-straightening-chemicals-associated-with-uterine-cancer-risk-black-women-may-be-more-affected/

- Published: 2022-10-24
- Modified: 2025-09-16
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/10/24/asbestos-attorney-continues-to-make-his-mark-in-the-field/

- Published: 2022-10-04
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/10/04/new-epa-office-for-low-income-areas-and-communities-of-color/

- Published: 2022-09-27
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/09/27/new-mesothelioma-drug-starts-trial/

- Published: 2022-09-20
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/09/20/blood-test-can-accurately-diagnose-mesothelioma/

- Published: 2022-09-01
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/09/01/hairdresser-dies-from-asbestos-exposure-from-hairdryers/

- Published: 2022-08-16
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/08/16/johnson-johnson-remove-talc-product-from-shelves-worldwide/

- Published: 2022-07-27
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/07/27/man-sues-over-asbestos-exposure-in-old-spice/

- Published: 2022-07-08
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/07/08/contaminated-water-at-camp-lejeune-leads-to-major-illnesses/

- Published: 2022-04-27
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/04/27/over-100-students-teachers-and-staff-diagnosed-with-rare-cancers-after-attending-a-new-jersey-high-school/

- Published: 2022-04-27
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/04/27/everything-you-need-to-know-about-social-security-and-medicare/

- Published: 2022-04-27
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/04/27/the-bbc-settles-with-11-families-over-mesothelioma-deaths-of-former-employees/

- Published: 2022-04-27
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/04/27/20-million-verdict-for-mechanic-exposed-to-asbestos-by-ford-motor-company/

- Published: 2022-04-27
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/04/27/johnson-johnson-asbestos-experiment-on-inmates-comes-to-light/

- Published: 2022-04-27
- Modified: 2024-11-06
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/04/27/the-epa-looks-to-finally-ban-asbestos-in-the-united-states/

- Published: 2022-04-27
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/asbestos-in-everyday-products-blog/

- Published: 2022-04-27
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/04/27/consumers-and-unexpected-asbestos-exposure/

- Published: 2022-04-26
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/04/26/is-a-recent-fda-white-paper-on-talc-testing-too-little-and-too-late/

- Published: 2022-04-19
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/04/19/johnson-johnsons-legal-strategies-see-the-light-of-day/

- Published: 2022-04-12
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/04/12/ready-to-remodel-an-older-home-beware-of-common-asbestos-locations/

- Published: 2022-04-05
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/04/05/why-are-mesothelioma-misdiagnoses-so-common/

- Published: 2022-03-31
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/03/31/asbestos-disease-awareness-organization-global-asbestos-awareness-week/

- Published: 2022-02-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/why-was-asbestos-ever-used/
Today, the public is so aware of the dangers of asbestos exposure that many wonder why the substance was ever used at all. A brief look into the history of asbestos reveals its usefulness and the negligence of those who ignored its dangers. Found in Nature Asbestos is a mineral fiber found in nature, primarily


- Published: 2022-02-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/the-baffling-lack-of-an-outright-asbestos-ban/
In 2016, a new version of the U.S. leading toxics law put one particular chemical at the forefront. Asbestos. Fast forward five years later, and anything resembling a complete ban remains non-existent with a chemicals policy considered archaic, even with a new presidential administration. One of the milestones in the baffling, if not stubborn, refusal


- Published: 2022-02-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/ca-announces-big-win-in-battle-against-asbestos/
California is leading the way in its fight to help protect the public from asbestos. One way the Golden State is fighting back is by calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to do a better job at monitoring asbestos. California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently announced that it won a fight with the EPA


- Published: 2022-02-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/asbestos-exposure-dangerously-close-to-home/
Asbestos has been well documented as a dangerous substance that has resulted in countless diagnoses of respiratory illnesses, the most deadly being asbestosis and mesothelioma. Workers in a variety of industries, including construction, mining, and the military, have plied their respective trades at job sites, only to have their careers and lives shortened due to


- Published: 2022-02-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/yet-another-obstacle-for-victims-of-asbestos-exposure/
A diagnosis of a disease caused by asbestos exposure is a life-changing moment that creates barriers for the patient and their family members facing an uncertain future. Asbestos exposure has been directly connected to severe health issues and mesothelioma diagnoses. Workers whose jobs involved contact with material used in insulation, roofing, tiling, and brake linings.


- Published: 2022-02-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/asbestos-top-cause-of-workplace-deaths-in-saskatchewan-last-year/
Asbestos remains a global concern. Just ask our neighbor to the north. A recent study by a Canadian government group disclosed that asbestos exposure represented the leading cause of workplace deaths in the western province of Saskatchewan last year. Roughly 30% of all work-related fatalities were attributed to some type of exposure to this hazardous


- Published: 2022-02-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/why-is-asbestos-still-a-problem/
The risks of asbestos are well known. When a person inhales the dust particles, the fibers inflict damage to the lungs, often causing various diseases, including mesothelioma. Scientists, government, and industry have known about these hazards for a long time, but moves to lessen or completely halt asbestos use are hampered by companies who’d rather


- Published: 2022-02-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/is-asbestos-exposure-through-skin-contact-harmful/
Either through an at-risk occupation such as mining, heavy industry, construction, or pipe fitting, or from handling consumer products including hairdryers, curling irons, or kitchen appliances, exposure to asbestos is a common hazard. While the most frequent method of asbestos exposure involves breathing in the tiny fibrous minerals, inhalation does not present the only danger.


- Published: 2022-02-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/the-role-of-gender-in-a-mesothelioma-diagnosis/
The stereotype of a mesothelioma patient is an older male who plied a trade over decades that exposed him to asbestos. In fact, many women receive these life-changing diagnoses. The disease does not discriminate. A recent study reveals the different dynamics between the genders, their specific needs, and how they deal with an uncertain and


- Published: 2022-02-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/the-advent-of-artificial-intelligence/
A cure for malignant mesothelioma remains elusive and is considered one of the most challenging to measure with CT scans due to characteristically complex growth patterns. However, scientists based in Scotland – a country near the top of mesothelioma incidence rates – may have found a way to radically change treating the life-changing, deadly disease.


- Published: 2022-02-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/18/2020-shows-promise-in-the-fight-for-a-mesothelioma-cure/
Media coverage in 2020 surrounded a particular virus and the progress made in defeating it. Similarly, new treatments, drug regimens, and cutting-edge and highly successful trials gave a glimmer of hope to those suffering from mesothelioma, not to mention their family members. Some of the more prominent stories included: The FDA approves Keytruda Pembrolizumab, an


- Published: 2022-02-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/knowing-the-signs-of-pleural-mesothelioma/
ERROR While mesothelioma continues to lack a cure, early detection can make a difference in the lives of those suffering from the deadly disease. Those proactive steps present challenges with countless mesothelioma victims diagnosed when tumors have already progressed. Symptoms are often disregarded as run-of-the-mill health issues that don’t require any attention. When it comes


- Published: 2022-02-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/johnson-johnsons-continuing-legal-maneuvers/
ERROR Johnson & Johnson is a popular company with a market share that any business would envy. But, their reputation for quality products diminished following Reuters publishing an investigation of J&J being well aware of asbestos in their talc products, including baby powder, for many decades. Countless lawsuits detailed the tragic effects of J&J’s negligence


- Published: 2022-02-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/18/mesothelioma-awareness-day-infographic/
Click on the above image to save and share at full size! Today marks Mesothelioma Awareness Day in the United States. Please share the infographic above with your friends and family. Whether you or someone you know has been affected, everyone should know about this fatal disease that affects thousands of lives each year. Contact


- Published: 2022-02-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/18/infographic-asbestos-at-work/
Click the infographic above to view and share at full size.


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2025-01-29
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/17/is-your-child-being-exposed-to-asbestos-at-school/
Schools are supposed to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. However, one school recently closed after maintenance discovered deadly amounts of asbestos. The University of Montana recently closed one of its buildings that has been used as a preschool attended by around 50 students each year. According to a recent article, many parents


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/construction-workers-at-risk-for-asbestos-exposure/
If you are a current or retired construction worker, you are at risk for serious asbestos-related diseases, like mesothelioma. Because so many construction materials were made with asbestos fibers, many workers have been exposed to the substance for prolonged periods of time. Whether you constructed new homes and buildings in the 1950s or work on


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2025-09-16
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/17/johnson-johnsons-continuing-legal-maneuvers/
Johnson & Johnson’s continuing legal maneuversOn Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 1, 2021 | Product Recalls | Johnson & Johnson is a popular company with a market share that any business would envy. But, their reputation for quality products diminished following Reuters publishing an investigation of J&J being well aware of asbestos in


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/17/firefighters-exposed-to-asbestos-during-warehouse-blaze/
Firefighters Exposed to Asbestos During Warehouse BlazeOn Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 11, 2021 | Occupational Asbestos Exposure | Individuals in numerous occupations are at risk for devastating asbestos exposure. Firefighters and other first responders must rush into dangerous situations that often hide unforeseen hazards. Unfortunately, one of these risks is exposure to


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2025-09-16
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/17/landmark-day-for-civil-and-workers-rights-2/
Landmark Day for Civil and Workers’ Rightsby Brayton Purcell LLP | May 28, 2015 | Workers' Rights | New rules and regulations proposed by the Department of Labor and other federal procurement agencies yesterday will seriously benefit and protect workers. This is a landmark day for civil and workers’ rights. According to Paul Bland, the


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/17/plumbers-at-risk-for-asbestos-exposure/
If you or someone you love works as a plumber, you might be surprised to learn that you are at high risk for asbestos exposure on the job. Plumbers are often exposed to asbestos during construction or home improvement-related operations. Plumbers can come into contact with a number of asbestos-containing materials while on the job,


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2024-11-06
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/17/sonoma-state-universitys-asbestos-woes-continue/
Sonoma State University (SSU) has been fined $6,000 by the State after neglecting to follow safety rules and procedures while removing athletic tracks that contained asbestos (Gonzalez, 2018). Cal-OSHA cited SSU for seven violations including failure to provide workers with protective clothing and respirators and ensuring proper handling and disposal of the material. Thomas Sargent,


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/17/new-jersey-jury-finds-jj-liable-for-37-million-for-mesothelioma/
On April 5, a New Jersey state court jury awarded a young banker and his wife millions of dollars for his mesothelioma. The plaintiff alleged that he got the fatal asbestos-linked cancer because for three decades he had inhaled Johnson & Johnson products that contained talc contaminated with asbestos. Thousands of other lawsuits against J&J


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/17/manufacturers-secrecy-and-refusal-to-recall-deadly-products-results-in-deaths-and-injuries/
Goodyear Goodyear’s G159 tire has been at the center of many lawsuits filed against the company. Between 1996 and 2003, these tires were sold and installed on motorhomes. Blaming the motorhome owners for improper upkeep and care, these tires have been the cause of several deaths and major injuries resulting in 41 lawsuits. All of


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/17/how-does-asbestos-cause-life-threatening-cancer/
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring, fibrous mineral that was once and still is used in some consumer products due to its strength and heat-resistant qualities. In fact, the National Cancer Institute states that up to 5,000 consumer products contained asbestos since it was first patented for manufacturing and construction use in 1828. In the late 1800s,


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/17/asbestos-is-dangerous-when-its-fibers-are-not-sealed-or-contained/
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring fibrous mineral that was once used in thousands of products. Although consumers did not realize how dangerous it could be, the companies did know, and we today now know the horrible diseases it can cause, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, colon cancer, kidney cancer, other cancers, and asbestosis. Exposure to asbestos can


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/17/mens-health-week-testicular-mesothelioma/
Today in our last post in recognition of Men’s Health Week, we look at the asbestos-related disease of testicular mesothelioma – the rarest kind of mesothelioma. Earlier this week, we talked about how mesothelioma in general impacts men at a far greater rate than it does women. Mesothelioma in General Mesothelioma is an asbestos-related cancer


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/17/mens-health-week-if-you-were-exposed-to-asbestos-stop-smoking/
In our second post for Men’s Health Week 2017, it is appropriate to issue a warning to our readers of the danger of smoking if you may ever have been exposed to airborne asbestos at work or in another setting. Studies have been clear that, while asbestos exposure or smoking tobacco each separately increases the


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/17/mens-health-week-mesothelioma-disproportionately-impacts-men/
Each year, Men’s Health Week is celebrated during the week leading up to, and including, Father’s Day — meaning it starts today, June 12, and continues until June 18. Given that the purpose of this week is to increase awareness of health issues and encourage the detection/treatment of diseases among men, it is the perfect


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/part-iii-state-regulation-of-asbestos/
Today we conclude our three-part series of posts about state laws and regulations that protect human and environmental health from asbestos. In Parts I and II, we discussed the interplay between federal and state laws and regulations that impact asbestos release and exposure. More about Federal Delegation to States In Part II, we talked about


- Published: 2022-02-17
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/17/groundwater-awareness-mtbe-in-drinking-water/
As we wrap up National Groundwater Awareness Week, we look at a potentially cancer-causing chemical that can seep into groundwater and water supplies from old leaking gasoline storage tanks — underground and surface level — or from pipeline breaches: methyl tertiary butyl ether, known as MTBE. This now-banned gasoline additive has been shown to cause


- Published: 2022-02-15
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/15/3-ways-shipyard-workers-were-exposed-to-asbestos/
Retired shipyard workers are some of those most at risk for developing mesothelioma, due to their past asbestos exposure while on the job. In fact, during the 1990s in America, shipbuilding and repair was the #2 industry specified on death certificates of adult asbestosis victims. How were shipyard workers exposed to asbestos? According to Military.com,


- Published: 2022-02-07
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/02/asbestos-in-schools-2/

- Published: 2022-01-25
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/01/should-people-fear-asbestos-exposure-through-groundwater/

- Published: 2022-01-18
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/prison-officers-face-deadly-asbestos-exposure/
Asbestos exposure and the deadly lung cancer mesothelioma continue to be a world-wide danger. It seems like every few days, a news reports adds a new occupation to the exposure at-risk list. Due to recent events at a New Zealand Department of Corrections facility, a significant number of prison officers risked asbestos exposure and severe


- Published: 2022-01-13
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2022/01/a-turning-point-in-the-battle-to-ban-asbestos/

- Published: 2021-12-20
- Modified: 2025-10-06
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2021/12/20/what-should-i-do-if-i-suspect-exposure-to-asbestos/

- Published: 2021-12-08
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2021/12/08/new-law-allows-families-to-recover-human-damages-that-previously-were-extinguished-at-death/

- Published: 2021-11-30
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/2021/11/30/making-a-bad-situation-worse/

- Published: 2021-11-23
- Modified: 2024-11-06
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/businessman-convicted-of-illegally-dumping-asbestos/
A Chico, California, businessman found out the hard way that the improper disposal of asbestos can be costly. Meanwhile, his neighbors face uncertainty as to whether their lives were endangered by potential exposure to the toxic mineral illegally dumped near their residences. Prosecutors contended that the asbestos was disposed of in a way that would


- Published: 2021-11-16
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/the-potential-link-between-9-11-first-responders-and-cancer/
ERROR Every year, various media outlets commemorate the September 11 terrorist attacks. They often look back at past events related to the attacks, but also the continuing impact on surviving family members and first responders. Countless firefighters courageously ran towards, not away from the horrific sites. Those who survived are dealing with the aftermath of


- Published: 2021-11-11
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/firefighters-exposed-to-asbestos-during-warehouse-blaze/
ERROR Individuals in numerous occupations are at risk for devastating asbestos exposure. Firefighters and other first responders must rush into dangerous situations that often hide unforeseen hazards. Unfortunately, one of these risks is exposure to asbestos-contaminated building materials as they burn and crumble away. A three-alarm fire in Austin, Texas, exposed 115 firefighters and civilians


- Published: 2021-11-05
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/who-is-at-most-risk-for-an-asbestos-related-disease/
ERROR Exposure to asbestos can cause cancer and other severe lung diseases. However, despite the high risks of asbestos, many workers still handle it to carry out their work duties in the United States. The chemical and heat resistant properties of asbestos make it useful for different industries. However, the consequence for workers who have


- Published: 2021-11-03
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/safety-precautions-can-prevent-asbestos-exposure/
ERROR With the United States still allowing the importation of asbestos, those who live and work around the dangerous fibers must be vigilant in minimizing potential exposure. The federal government’s “ban” only involves certain products, not all of them. What seems harmless is actually dangerous Countless research studies have proved the disastrous health consequences of


- Published: 2021-10-25
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/further-delays-due-to-johnson-johnsons-legal-maneuvers/
While many Texans know the state’s famed “Two-Step” as a popular dance, the term has an entirely different, if not sinister, meaning when it comes to current federal bankruptcy courtroom proceedings involving a high-profile product manufacturer. The controversial legal maneuver allows companies with large liabilities such as current and future asbestos lawsuits to hide their


- Published: 2021-10-18
- Modified: 2024-11-06
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/the-ssa-adds-a-type-of-mesothelioma-to-compassionate-allowances/
The U.S. Social Security Administration has made a critical decision that involves the Compassionate Allowance Listing. The list helps to efficiently identify diseases and medical conditions that meet the standards for disability benefits. Simply put, the program focuses on extreme illness and circumstances that meet requirements. On the list are multiple types of cancer, adult


- Published: 2021-10-11
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/are-asbestos-bans-working/
In spite of mountains of evidence of the dangers posed by asbestos exposure resulting in the countless diagnoses of illnesses that include asbestosis and mesothelioma, the use of these dangerous and deadly fibers continues. Bans have been imposed throughout the world, yet some countries, particularly the United States, still continue their import activities. The JAMA


- Published: 2021-08-30
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/avoiding-asbestos-exposure-after-a-fire/
It is not uncommon for property owners to encapsulate asbestos-containing building materials rather than remove and eliminate the dangerous components. Encapsulation means that the materials are wrapped or covered to guard against destruction or deterioration. Unfortunately, a building fire can destroy the encapsulation and expose the asbestos-containing materials underneath. Those who enter a fire-damaged building


- Published: 2021-08-09
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/more-progress-in-treating-mesothelioma/
While immunotherapy drugs have shown promise for some patients diagnosed with mesothelioma, not all will respond to the treatments. Unfortunately, biomarkers that can predict drug effectiveness for mesothelioma do not exist. Researchers overseas may help in determining the effectiveness of via electronic technology. In the Netherlands, scientists are making claims that they have developed a


- Published: 2021-08-02
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/a-prominent-historical-figure-faces-an-uncertain-future/
Mesothelioma has touched countless lives. Because asbestos exposure is a common denominator in diagnoses, anyone who comes into contact with the deadly mineral can find themselves facing a challenging and uncertain future. Former South African President Frederik Willem de Klerk served as president of the country from 1989 to 1994. He is best known for


- Published: 2021-07-26
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/classic-car-restoration-and-asbestos-exposure/
Whether as a hobby or a source of income, classic car restoration is a project that requires significant time and resources. Enthusiasts approach these ventures with excitement and anticipation but might not realize the danger they face when handling classic car parts. Unfortunately, countless accessories were manufactured taking advantage of the heat-resistant properties of the


- Published: 2021-06-21
- Modified: 2026-06-25
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/mesothelioma-misdiagnosis-a-deadly-mistake/
Individuals rely on medical professionals for a rapid, accurate diagnosis so treatment can begin. Even if the course of treatment is largely pain and symptom reduction, an accurate diagnosis is crucial. Unfortunately, pleural mesothelioma is often initially misdiagnosed since it shares numerous symptoms with other conditions. For hundreds of years, countless consumer items and construction


- Published: 2021-06-18
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/fighting-mesothelioma-following-fighting-fires/
Few jobs have more inherent dangers than firefighting. Dedicated professionals put their well-being, if not their very lives on the line. These brave professionals understand that the possibility of serious injury or death is a strong possibility. Required training is also part of the job. Initially, firefighters have to undergo approximately 550 hours, not counting


- Published: 2021-06-14
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/sunscreens-may-not-be-as-safe-as-consumers-think/
With summer approaching and pandemic-driven restrictions being lifted nationwide, more people will be enjoying the outdoors. Fun under the sun often requires protection in the form of sunscreens and after-sun lotions and sprays. For consumers who purchase and use these products, the least of their worries are sunburns. A known carcinogen in popular summertime products


- Published: 2021-06-07
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.braytonlaw.com/blog/reviewing-three-decades-of-revealing-mesothelioma-statistics/
“This is a story about a lack of progress. What we’ve seen is kind of underwhelming, It does go to show that mesothelioma remains a disease with real unmet needs.” The quote from Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price, associate professor of medicine at the University of Ottawa and thoracic oncologist at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, is