There’s a hidden threat in 33% of American schools — a toxin lying dormant in the walls, pipes, and insulation of thousands of classrooms. If…
Category: Mesothelioma
J&J CEO Wants Congress to Hear His Company’s Side of the Talc Story—Just Not Under Oath
After this year’s first Congressional hearing on the public health risks of asbestos in talcum powder, Johnson and Johnson (J&J) objected to the fact that…
Colorado Springs Residents Forced to Evacuate Homes After Asbestos Exposure
Residents of 2 apartment complexes in Colorado Springs, Colorado, were given a rude awakening this month, as local authorities ordered occupants to evacuate their homes…
Honeywell Hit With Lawsuit from Former Subsidiary Over Asbestos Liabilities
A former subsidiary of Honeywell is now suing the conglomerate for being coerced into a deal that would assume billions of dollars in asbestos liabilities…
Philadelphia Teacher With Mesothelioma to Sue School System Over Mishandling of Asbestos
After being diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, a 51-year-old teacher and mother of 2 children had her…
For Schools in Philadelphia, Asbestos Contamination Is a Deadly Concern
Families and students in Philadelphia are expressing outrage in response to news that, for the third time this year, a local school was discovered to…
For the First Time in Decades, Johnson & Johnson is Having Trouble Downplaying the Risk of Asbestos in Their Baby Powder
Editorial credit: rblfmr / Shutterstock.com After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) detected asbestos in one lot of Johnson’s Baby Powder®, the company wasted…
Johnson & Johnson Issues Recall on 33,000 Bottles of Asbestos-Contaminated Baby Powder
On Fri., Oct. 18, 2019, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) voluntarily recalled a batch of Johnson’s Baby Powder® due to the presence of chrysotile asbestos. According…
9/11 Victim Compensation Funds Will Not Run Out of Money as Trump Signs Act to Help First Responders
On Monday, July 29, 2019, President Donald Trump signed an act into law extending the benefits of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). The…
