Patients and their loved ones may be able to sue for lung cancer if they were exposed to asbestos. This dangerous mineral can cause lung…
Category: Asbestos Exposure
$8 Billion J&J Talc Bankruptcy Settlement Challenged by U.S. Health Agencies
Johnson & Johnson’s $8 Billion talc bankruptcy settlement over asbestos in their baby powder and talc products has come under scrutiny by the Department of…
FDA Moves to Standardize Testing for Asbestos in Talc Products
With mounting evidence showing the connection between talcum powder and asbestos, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to implement…
Is Mesothelioma Always Fatal?
Although this cancer is considered incurable, mesothelioma is not always fatal, thanks to advances in medical research and treatment options. A number of patients have…
Can You Get Lung Cancer from Asbestos Exposure?
Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be around 234,580 new cases…
How to Get Involved on Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2024
Recognized each year on September 26, Mesothelioma Awareness Day honors the tens of thousands of individuals and families who have felt the devastation that comes…
Honor the U.S. Air Force’s 77th Birthday
This year, the United States Air Force will celebrate its 77th birthday. The U.S. Air Force was established as its own branch of the military…
Avon® Talc Lawsuits Drive Company to Bankruptcy
In August 2024, global beauty brand Avon Products, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due, in part, to the growing number of talcum powder lawsuits…
August 4th Marks the U.S. Coast Guard’s 234th Birthday!
Each year on August 4, the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its birthday. This year marks 234 years since the U.S. Coast Guard was established by…
