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Lawsuit: Railroad workers exposed to asbestos

Lawsuit: Railroad workers exposed to asbestos

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Last Modified on Aug 26, 2023

For many years, asbestos was commonly used in various locomotive parts because of its heat-resistant properties. Certain parts on trains, such as the brakes, generate so much heat during operation that asbestos was used through the 1980s to protect other…

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Logging being considered for asbestos-covered forest trees

Logging being considered for asbestos-covered forest trees

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

Long after a mine or company has closed down, those that contained or manufactured asbestos continue to put residents in the area in danger. Whether they improperly disposed of unsold or unused asbestos or their cleanup efforts fell short of…

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Repair workers exposed to asbestos on the job

Repair workers exposed to asbestos on the job

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Last Modified on Aug 26, 2023

We have discussed the fact that asbestos has been used for several decades in many materials. While most people have stopped using the dangerous product, it does not mean that workers are safe from coming into contact with it. In…

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Company busted for mishandling asbestos

Company busted for mishandling asbestos

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Last Modified on Aug 26, 2023

It should not be a huge surprise to property owners that they are responsible for maintaining a safe and hazard-free space. Property owners in North Carolina and elsewhere can garner civil penalties in a premises liability lawsuit if hazards on…

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Are talc products as dangerous asbestos products?

Are talc products as dangerous asbestos products?

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

We often discuss the dangers that asbestos exposure can have on victims on this blog. The risks of asbestos have been known for decades, yet people are still developing illnesses and dying from other people’s negligence with using the fiber…

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Delayed impact of asbestos killing many victims

Delayed impact of asbestos killing many victims

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Last Modified on Jun 06, 2025

While federal regulations have limited employees’ ongoing exposure to toxic asbestos in the workplace, the impact of earlier laxity lingers on. In North Carolina and elsewhere, asbestos exposure still is a killer causing wrongful death and devastating illnesses including cancers…

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Hurricane Sandy stirs up asbestos across the East coast

Hurricane Sandy stirs up asbestos across the East coast

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Last Modified on Mar 13, 2024

People across the country have been affected by the recent devastation that Hurricane Sandy caused. Besides the power outages and flooding that is still affecting residents immediately, some people may be facing consequences of the hurricane decades from now. According…

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Home renovator accused of improper asbestos removal

Home renovator accused of improper asbestos removal

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Last Modified on Mar 13, 2024

A man engaged in the renovation of three separate homes has been accused of improper removal and storage of asbestos containing material found in the residences. A lawsuit, filed in state court against him, seeks to impose penalties as steep…

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Lawsuit: Was worker fired after raising concerns about asbestos?

Lawsuit: Was worker fired after raising concerns about asbestos?

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

There are a number of protections that employees have when it comes to speaking out against unfair or unsafe practices on the job. In many cases, these workers have concerns regarding safety or illegal behavior by employers, and some employers…

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2 men charged for massive dumping of debris containing asbestos

2 men charged for massive dumping of debris containing asbestos

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Last Modified on Aug 28, 2023

People in North Carolina and nationwide were shocked to learn how two men worked together to dump over 60 million pounds of debris from demolitions on open farmland bordering on a river. The truly outrageous thing was that much of…

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