On June 3, a jury awarded an Oregon woman with mesothelioma a $260 Million verdict from Johnson & Johnson, the maker of the talcum powder…
Category: Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma Survivors’ Stories: 7 Testimonies of Long-Term Survival & Hope
Getting diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos, can come as a surprise to many. Because symptoms can take 20-50 years…
Supporting Veterans and the Families of Fallen Soldiers This Memorial Day and Throughout the Year
May 27 marks the 54th official Memorial Day since Congress designated the last Monday of May a national observance in 1971. Memorialization and decoration services…
Celebrating Armed Forces Day 2024
Armed Forces Day is a national holiday celebrated on the third Saturday in May. This year, it falls on May 18, in the middle of…
EPA Finalizes Historic Chrysotile Asbestos Ban and Phase-Out Rule
On March 18, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its ban on the use of chrysotile asbestos, one of six types of asbestos still…
Advocates Push for Total Asbestos Ban to Prevent Mesothelioma
In honor of National Cancer Prevention Month, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) united to renew their…
Kelly-Moore Paints Shutting Down After Paying Over $600 Million in Asbestos Lawsuits
On January 12, 2024, Kelly-Moore Paints announced the company is shutting down after 78 years in business. The reason why? Asbestos. For decades, a variety…
What Is Asbestos Poisoning? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Asbestos poisoning can refer to many illnesses that are caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was used in over 3,000 products…
The Silent Threat: 5 Unexpected Items Containing Asbestos in Your Home
For decades, asbestos was used in everything from toothpaste to cigarette filters and even the fake snow in The Wizard of Oz. Many manufacturers of…
