In 2021, the United States Courts released information about all the cases filed in federal courts before March 31. The number of civil lawsuits had shot up by 39 percent that year. However, the sharp increase wasn’t due to increases across the board. It was due to...
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Parties who may be responsible for asbestos in your home
Buying or renovating a home can be challenging and expensive. Discovering asbestos throughout the process can make the situation even more stressful. Under these circumstances, you could very well be worried about your health and your exposure to these toxic fibers....
Are there different kinds of asbestos?
The answer to the question in the headline is Yes. Asbestos refers to a class of minerals, and there are six different types of asbestos. They have different shapes and compositions, and some are more dangerous than others. Two families; six minerals The six types of...
Acetaminophen and ADHD, autism risks
Expectant mothers often go to great lengths to refrain from ingesting potentially harmful foods, drinks and other substances during pregnancy. Unfortunately, the list of what is and is not potentially dangerous changes constantly. For instance, consumers have long...
3 myths about mesothelioma lawsuits
Thousands of people get diagnosed with mesothelioma every year. Many of these people and their families pursue legal charges to recover compensation from the parties responsible for asbestos exposure that contributed to the illness. However, these legal claims are...
4 asbestos risks to be aware of during the holidays
Asbestos exposure is a risk at any time of year when people work with or live near airborne asbestos particles. That said, the holiday season comes with the potential for an increased risk of asbestos exposure. Below, we examine four hazards that can be particularly...
A look at the Johnson & Johnson defense strategy
Asbestos causes cancer. Scientists and the government have known this for decades. But they're not the only ones who knew this. The manufacturers of asbestos-laden materials also knew this. Many of those manufacturers responded to the risks by changing their products...
Why are some cosmetics companies reformulating their products?
Some of the largest cosmetics companies, such as Chanel, Revlon and L'Oreal, are discontinuing or reformulating many of their signature products. The goal of these changes is to remove talc from their products. According to media reports, this change isn't necessarily...
Who needs to warn consumers about asbestos?
If you were to buy a machine that didn't contain asbestos but required other parts that did, who would need to warn you about that asbestos? If no one warned you, who would be liable for your exposure? These were questions that recently made their way to the New...
Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc-based baby powder in U.S.
For many years, Johnson & Johnson worked hard to convince women and mothers everywhere that its baby powder was gentle and pure. However, by using Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder, those women and mothers may have been exposing themselves and their children to...