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Asbestos National News & Articles

The following is the latest national news related to asbestos and mesothelioma issues. For local, regional asbestos news, please visit our state resources.

Sheet Metal Workers Face Danger of Mesothelioma

August 18, 2009

According to a study, which was completed by researchers at Duke University and the Center for Construction Research and Training in Maryland, those workers who use sheet metal are at...

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Pennsylvania Citizens Protest Dirt-Capping

August 11, 2009

Officials in the state of Pennsylvania have asked that the Environmental Protection Agency not use dirt capping at a state asbestos site. This common procedure is often used...

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Vermont School District Sues Flooring Company, Delays Start of School Year

August 4, 2009

The Montpelier School District in Vermont recently filed a lawsuit against Morrison-Clark, Inc flooring company. It claims that the firm did not properly handle an asbestos...

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British Mesothelioma Patient Receives Payout

July 21, 2009

Recently, a 61-year-old British man was awarded nearly $300,000 for his diagnosis of mesothelioma- a deadly form of respiratory cancer.  He worked for several...

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Largest Asbestos Mine in the U.S. Reaches Settlement with DOJ

Recently, a settlement was reached between the former owners of the largest asbestos mine and mill in the United States, G-I Holdings, Inc...

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Did You Know?

The automotive industry uses asbestos in vehicle brakeshoes and clutch pads. More than 5,000 products contain or have contained asbestos. Auto repair & brake repair mechanics can be at risk.

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