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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.
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.
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.
Florida Mesothelioma Lawsuit Against Union Carbide Results in $20M Verdict
A Florida jury has awarded more than $21 million to a man who allegedly developed mesothelioma cancer from exposure to Union Carbide asbestos that was mixed into Georgia Pacific joint compound.
Asbestos Settlement of $43M Approved Over Dust from Montana Mine
The State of Montana and more than 1,100 residents of the small town of Libby have reached a $43 million settlement over damages caused by asbestos exposure from a nearby mine.
Mesothelioma Day on Sept 26 Aims to Raise Asbestos Cancer Awareness
Raising public attention to the risks associated with asbestos exposure is the goal of Mesothelioma Awareness Day, which will be recognized throughout the United States on September 26.
Gene May Increase Risk of Mesothelioma After Asbestos Exposure: Study
U.S. researchers indicate that they may have found a genetic mutation that makes some people more susceptible to developing mesothelioma after asbestos exposure.
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