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Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos and breathing asbestos fibers. It is a very serious disease, which is often at a very advanced stage when a diagnosis is made. Asbestos lawsuits have been filed by thousands of individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma.
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Workers Exposed to Asbestos May Face Increased Risk of Heart Disease
Workers who have been regularly exposed to asbestos may have to worry about more than the risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma, say scientists who believe they may have found a link between asbestos and heart disease.
Train Companies Protected from Asbestos Lawsuits, Supreme Court Rules
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that train manufacturing companies are shielded from liability in asbestos lawsuits, saying that such claims are preempted by federal law.
Lung Cancer Lawsuit Filed Over Asbestos Exposure
An Illinois woman has filed a lawsuit against 65 different companies, alleging that she contracted lung cancer from asbestos exposure.
Settlement for Mesothelioma Cancer From Asbestos Results in $7.5M Payment
Six companies that used to manufacture and distribute cement pipes containing asbestos have agreed to pay a California construction worker $7.5 million to settle a mesothelioma cancer lawsuit.
Asbestos Damages of $322 Million Overturned by Mississippi Judge
A Mississippi judge has thrown out a record-breaking $322 million award in an asbestos lawsuit brought against Chevron and Union Carbide, due to a possible conflict of interest that was not properly disclosed by a previous judge assigned to the case.
Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Suit Results in $8.4M Verdict
The widow of a deceased chemical company employee has been awarded $8.4 million in a mesothelioma wrongful death lawsuit that went to trial in Texas.
Asbestos Lawsuit Over Peritoneal Mesothelioma Results in $2M Jury Award
A New York man diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma has been awarded $2 million in an asbestos lawsuit brought against a Canadian mining company.
Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Settlement Results in $10M Payment
The family of a long-time Missouri courthouse worker has reached a $10 million mesothelioma settlement in a lawsuit filed against U.S. Engineering Co., which allegedly failed to follow proper procedures while working with asbestos in the courthouse.
Mesothelioma Diagnosis May Be Possible Through Breath Test: Study
Researchers from the Netherlands say they may have developed a method that could be used to detect and diagnose mesothelioma lung cancer using a breath test.
Malignant Mesothelioma Cases from Asbestos in Korea to Peak in 2045
While the number of malignant mesothelioma cases in the United States linked to asbestos exposure is believed to have already peaked, South Korea’s own health problems with the substance are only beginning.
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