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Government report reveals increase in asbestos imports

Posted on February 3rd, 2012 No Comments

A recent government report reveals that the amount of imports containing asbestos and raw asbestos imports coming into the U.S. increased in 2011.

The report, the 2012 United States Geological Survey of mineral commodities, states that asbestos-containing imports coming into the U.S. increased by 34 percent in 2011.  From January 2011 through July 2011, the U.S. imported and consumed 1,100 metric tons of asbestos, while only 820 metric tons of the mineral fiber were imported into the U.S. in the same 7-month period in 2010.

About 60 percent of asbestos imports are used in roofing felt, according to the report.  Chlorine manufacturing plants used the second-most amount of asbestos.  An estimated 30 percent of asbestos imports are used for asbestos diaphragms, which aid in chlorine and other chemical manufacturing processes.

If you or someone you love was exposed to asbestos and subsequently developed mesothelioma, contact the Asbestos lawsuit attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 800-781-3955 to learn more about your rights.

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Two new approaches looks at treating Mesothelioma

Posted on February 1st, 2012 No Comments

Pleural malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that is caused primarily by breathing in airborne asbestos particles.

Although asbestos is not used anymore in buildings, it was very popular for some time. Therefore, people are still exposed to it when older buildings are demolished. Recently, there have been increased cases in Minnesota due to taconite mining in the area.

This is one of the main reasons that researchers at the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota have began to work together to design a “therapeutic approach”  when fighting the disease. This includes a version of the measles that will carry a toxic substance, that is safe to the patient, but not to cells that are infected.

To read the full description of this treatment method and the research going into it, visit the Discovery Edge Mayo Clinic site today.

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Vermont towns to vote on asbestos mines in area

Posted on January 30th, 2012 No Comments

Two towns in Vermont will be voting on an asbestos mine in the area in order to determine if the area should be declared a Superfund hazardous waste spot.

Officials with the development corporation have stated that it could cost nearly $200 million in order to clean the site, but the long term plan includes the mine to be cleaned and eventually turned into a biomass plant.

Officials have stated that it may take 10 years to clean the plant. One concern that may arise in the vote is that once a  site is turned into a Superfund waste spot, property values in the area may go down.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos once it has been disturbed, this could cause serious health issues such as mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases. Contact the mesothelioma lawsuit lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955 today.

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Man receives $7.5 million in mesothelioma lawsuit

Posted on January 27th, 2012 No Comments

A man who worked as a construction worker in California has won a lawsuit against six separate companies who were deemed responsible for his development of mesothelioma.

The man worked as a construction worker during the 1970s and 1980s where his main job was to cut piping in order for it to lay properly beneath the ground. These pipes were made of an asbestos material and he utilized a saw powered by gasoline to cut the pieces. The dust that erupted from this job coated the man every single day. The six companies that he sued were in some way related to the manufacturing of these asbestos pipes.

As a result of this prolonged exposure, the man developed malignant mesothelioma. The jury in the case found the companies guilty of exposing the man to the harmful substance and awarded him $7.5 million in damages.

Please contact the Asbestos exposure lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955 if you or someone you know has been exposed to asbestos and as a result developed mesothelioma.

 

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Man pleads guilty to asbestos removal violation

Posted on January 24th, 2012 No Comments

A 55-year-old man has now plead guilty to charges of violating asbestos removal laws after the company he owns did not properly notify the Environmental Protection Agency of a demolition project.

The building demolition occurred nearly three years ago and the man’s company did not file a notification with the EPA before demolishing a building in Harper. Kansas health officials later found asbestos in the building’s debris that came from floor tiles.

When asbestos is disturbed, it can become very dangerous. It is now a known carcinogen that is the leading cause of the rare lung cancer, mesothelioma. The man will be sentenced on April 9 and he faces a maximum sentence of two years in prison with a $250,000 fine.

If you or a love done has been exposed to asbestos and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease as a result, contact the mesothelioma lawsuit attorney of Williams Kherkher today by calling 800-781-3955 today.

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Chevron and Texaco sued in abestos lawsuit

Posted on January 23rd, 2012 No Comments

The family of a man has now filed a lawsuit against Texaco and Chevron alleging that the two companies caused the man to develop an asbestos-related disease by exposing him to toxic fibers.

The lawsuit was filed last week in the Jefferson County Court and claims that the two companies caused the man to suffer from pulmonary asbestosis, which he died from on August 20.

It also states that the two companies were aware that asbestos could be harmful but failed to warn employees. The suit does not state how long the man was employed with these two companies, but it does state that the plaintiff is seeking compensatory damages.

If you or a loved one has become ill as a result of being exposed to asbestos, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Mesothelioma lawsuit lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955 today.

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Asbestos infestation causes halt in demolition project

Posted on January 20th, 2012 No Comments

A demolition project in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is turning into a complicated project after additional asbestos has been discovered in the two structures.

The area surrounding the Park View Health Center was scheduled to be demolished so that the residents of the nursing facility have a better view of the outdoors. Initial asbestos surveys were conducted and showed that there were 11,000 square feet of asbestos present in the two structures. But after the construction company began the project, they noted that there were several more asbestos-affected areas than once previously thought.

Since the company has already started the demolition process, they have no choice but to continue with the project. The additional asbestos that was found in the structures will cost $300,000 to remove and three to four more weeks to complete.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos at your workplace and have developed mesothelioma as a result, please contact the Mesothelioma lawsuit lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955 today.

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Asbestos lawsuit with $15.2 million settlement appealed by Conoco Phillips

Posted on January 18th, 2012 No Comments

Conoco Phillips has now appealed a $15.2 million asbestos lawsuit regarding the case of a oil drill worker who claimed that he was exposed to asbestos on the job and this caused him to develop lung cancer.

According to the Associated Press, oral arguments will be beginning on the case by January 30 in the Mississippi Supreme Court. The  initial lawsuit was settled in 2010 when the plaintiff claimed that the chemical division of Conoco Phillips shipped asbestos products used for the drilling industry knowingly for over 20 years.

The man claimed that this is what lead to his development of asbestosis in 2004. The man stated that this disease causes him to be on oxygen 24 hours a day. The energy corporation has denied all of the allegations revolving asbestos.

If you or a loved one has been injured diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestosis as a result of being exposed to asbestos, contact  the asbestos exposure lawsuit lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955 today.

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DOE officials report completion of asbestos removal project

Posted on January 17th, 2012 No Comments

Officials with the Department of Energy have announced that the asbestos removal project at Portsmouth Site in Piketon has been completed and many similar removal processes like this one will be beginning.

The project took place at the X-333 Process Building, a former gas diffusion plant, in order for it to be torn down. Asbestos was used as a significant building material for years before it was found to be a potential health risk when it becomes disturbed. If left undisturbed, asbestos is not seen as a threat, but buildings that are going to be demolished need to have the asbestos removed first.

Asbestos was put into air tight glove bags so that particles could not escape. The decontamination project will be done in order to help keep the environment clean and those working in it safe.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos without your knowledge, you need representation on your side that may be able to help you get the compensation that you deserve. Contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955 today.

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Washington company fined for asbestos violations

Posted on January 12th, 2012 No Comments

A Cashmere company in Wenatchee, Washington has been fined for 14 separate asbestos violations for a total of $25,450.

The violations are in relation to improperly removing asbestos from a youth center in Wenatchee. Solomon’s Porch youth center was being renovated to include a youth shelter in the bottom half of the building when the supposed violations took place.

The company is appealing all of the fines claiming that no one was in the building at the time the asbestos was being removed, besides the workers. Yet, the agency who filed the charges was mainly concerned about the workers who were exposed to the asbestos for long periods of time while they were clearing out the youth center.

Please contact the Mesothelioma lawsuit lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955 if you have been exposed to asbestos at your workplace and have developed mesothelioma as a direct result.

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