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Company owner improperly removed asbestos for over a decade

Company owner improperly removed asbestos for over a decade

Providing workers and residents with a safe environment is a duty that all property owners must take seriously. People should be able to expect that they will be given proper warnings if unsafe conditions exist and will be appropriately protected…

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Appeals court sides with defendants in asbestos case

Appeals court sides with defendants in asbestos case

Those in North Carolina and throughout the U.S. are likely aware of the reality that workers who were exposed to asbestos, especially decades ago when protective gear was not deemed necessary, are being diagnosed and dying from mesothelioma in significant…

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Asbestos in the military: Veterans should know about exposure

Asbestos in the military: Veterans should know about exposure

People generally understand the dangers that members of the military face during their service. They are recognized for their bravery, courage and strength. However, the unfortunate truth is that too often, one of the risks of serving in the military…

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Wife dies after 20 years of washing husband’s work clothes

Wife dies after 20 years of washing husband’s work clothes

In recent years there has been a multitude of lawsuits regarding asbestos exposure and mesothelioma in the U.S. Many of the cases of mesothelioma were recently diagnosed and attributed to years of asbestos exposure, typically in the workplace and commonly…

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School takes action to protect students, faculty from asbestos

School takes action to protect students, faculty from asbestos

We often hear stories about companies and property owners who are negligent when it comes to removing dangerous asbestos materials from a certain location. Many of them try to get away with cutting corners by trying to ignore the hazards…

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Railroad workers sue for workplace lung disease

Railroad workers sue for workplace lung disease

Mesothelioma is one of the most deadly work-related diseases. The condition, which plagues people across North Carolina, is a cancer that is known to be caused by asbestos. Mesothelioma affects the lungs and respiratory tract, and it causes shortness of…

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North Carolina’s ash basins could pose health risks after closing

North Carolina’s ash basins could pose health risks after closing

According to a recent report, Riverbend Steam Station in North Carolina is set to close soon. It was one of the first large-scale power plants in the area and is run by Duke Energy. In the process of closing these…

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Mesothelioma among military members

Mesothelioma among military members

A recent study has shown that mesothelioma is common among members of military branches. In fact, it is routinely diagnosed in a high number of current and force military members every single year. In order to understand why this is…

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Court: Boeing had no ‘actual knowledge’ of asbestos hazards

Court: Boeing had no ‘actual knowledge’ of asbestos hazards

There is no longer any doubt that asbestos is a dangerous fiber and has been directly linked to causing cancer. However, for decades, companies were able to get away with claiming ignorance about the toxicity of asbestos and ended up…

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Asbestos suit names 134 defendants

Asbestos suit names 134 defendants

Exposure to asbestos is a serious issue concerning workers around the world. While a select few may be exposed to the substance and the harmful ingredients that it contains only for a short time, most workers who suffer from mesothelioma…

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