Officials recently found asbestos in the roof panels in the changing room of the North Pavilion bathhouse in Narragansett, Rhode Island at Town Beach.  The pavilion is to be closed for maintenance while Vortex, Inc. handles the removal of all asbestos from the bathhouse.  Officials from the Providence Journal stated that Vortex will need to "power-wash the roof edges and cover the loose asbestos with an epoxy coating, to prevent it from crumbling or becoming airborne" in order to safely remove the asbestos.  

The bathhouse was constructed over fifty years ago, before the risks associated with asbestos exposure were known.  Asbestos exposure often causes lung cancer or mesothelioma.  Narragansett is now trying to remove all asbestos from its establishments, a process which will take a couple of years at least.

If your or someone you love has become ill due to asbestos exposure, contact the asbestos and mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher LLP at 800-781-3955 to learn more about your rights.

A Florida man has been awarded $14 million in a mesothelioma suit.

According to court documents, the man was exposed to asbestos during the 1970s when he worked at his family's construction company. At the time, asbestos was used in joint compounds in the construction industry.

Union Carbide, a chemical manufacturing company, was found to be negligent by the jury for selling materials containing asbestos fibers. The selling of these materials continued until 1985.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and you would like to learn more about the health hazards associated with the fiber, contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-781-3955 today. 

A construction project in Lee County, Florida must be halted in order to remove dirt and pilings that contain asbestos from the area. The project was supposed to be finished by the end of May, but now will be pushed back.

On May 18, workers will be removing the toxins from the area. They will wear protective gear including coveralls, masks, gloves and air monitors in order to ensure their safety when dealing with the material. Asbestos exposure is the primary cause for mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive lung cancer that can remain dormant for years.

An official from the Department of Environmental Protection said that the construction company could face a heavy fine if asbestos is found in over 35 feet of land. Workers will be keeping the land wet to prevent fibers from being airborne.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and have developed mesothelioma because of it, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955

Two contractors based near Buffalo, New York were charged with asbestos-related felony charges after disposing of asbestos, a know carcinogen, improperly.

The two men allegedly disposed five tons of asbestos debris in an abandoned warehouse in Buffalo. The site has now been cleaned, but the removal of the asbestos cost nearly $137,000. If the two men are found guilty they will face up to seven years in prison.

When asbestos particles are improperly disposed of, the particles can become airborne. Once the toxic materials are airborne, they can be inhaled and lodge themselves into the lung which can lead to lung cancer or other asbestos-related diseases. The state's Attoney General said that his office has no tolerance for people who cut corners when dumping harmful materials that can put the public in danger.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos, contact the Mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherhkher by calling 800-781-3955.