Apr 22025
From the firm
Asbestos and the Insurance Industry
Headlines about asbestos and environmental disasters might seem like relics of the past, but the truth is, they’re still impacting the insurance industry today.
The AsbestosClaims.Law blog
Asbestos News & Findings
New studies, court rulings, trust changes and finds from the archives, and what each one means for a family with an asbestos claim.
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Apr 12025
Exposure alert
Columbia County Uses Dropbox to Test for Asbestos
In a bid to enhance public health and safety, Columbia County has introduced a new drop box for asbestos and lead testing at the St. Helens Transfer Station.
Mar 312025
Exposure alert
California’s Asbestos Legacy: How Wildfires Expose an Old Threat
In recent years, these fires have not only consumed vast tracts of land, but have also unveiled the hidden danger of asbestos.
Mar 262025
Asbestos questions
Exploring the Connection Between Asbestos and Skin Cancer
While the primary health risks associated with asbestos are undeniably linked to respiratory illnesses like mesothelioma and lung cancer, some studies suggest a potential connection with certain types of skin cancer,…
About: Asbestos-Related Diseases
Mar 252025
Exposure alert
Fire-Damaged Schools and Public Buildings: What Safety Inspections Must Cover
Forty-five years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency called asbestos in schools “a significant hazard to public health.” Yet today, in 2025, the agency estimates that some sixteen million Americans, mostly…
Mar 242025
Exposure alert
Holy Moldy: Asbestos to Be Removed from Old Church
When slates and ceiling plaster began to drop onto pews at St. Francis Hill Chapel, it wasn’t just faith being tested – health and safety was also taking a sizable nosedive.
Mar 202025
Exposure alert
Northampton City Hall Reopens After Asbestos Removal
In an essential move to safeguard public health and safety, Northampton City Hall temporarily closed its doors in winter to address a persistent issue of asbestos contamination.
Mar 172025
Courts & policy
FDA Proposes Guidelines to Detect Asbestos Contamination in Talc Products Like Baby Powder
“For many years the FDA has been sampling and testing talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos as well as working with our federal partners on efforts to reduce consumers’ risk of exposure to asbestos, a known human…
Mar 132025
Courts & policy
Former EPA Official Flags Asbestos Danger in Demolitions: A Growing Concern for Public Health and Safety
In New South Wales (NSW), the issue of asbestos contamination has gained increasing attention, with former senior officials of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) warning about the dangers of mixing asbestos into…
Mar 122025
Asbestos questions
Asbestos and Thyroid Cancer: Understanding the Potential Risks
Asbestos is a naturally occurring group of fibrous minerals known for its fire resistance and insulating properties.
About: Asbestos-Related Diseases · Asbestos and Throat and Esophageal Cancer
Mar 72025
Study
Asbestos Exposure, Not a Genetic Predisposition to Cancer, Causes Mesothelioma
Many people, including many judges and jurors, believe that lifestyle choices and/or genetic predisposition always causes cancer. But environmental and occupational cancer is different.
About: Mesothelioma
Mar 62025
Study
Communicating the Health Risks of Fibrous Minerals to Society
Asbestos, a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals, was once sought-after in industry due to its durability, heat resistance, and affordability.
About: Types of Asbestos
Feb 282025
Study
Study Summary: A Review of the Talc Industry’s Influence on Federal Regulation and Scientific Standards for Asbestos in Talc
The study highlights how industry lobbying has impacted guidelines, often prioritizing business interests over public health.
Feb 252025
From the firm
Why the Asbestos-Talc Problem is More Than Alarmism
Talc, a soft mineral used in numerous household products, has long been part of daily life.
Feb 202025
Exposure alert
Why Some LA Neighborhoods Face Higher Toxic Exposure After Wildfires
Los Angeles is no stranger to wildfire seasons – catastrophic, heartbreaking events that turn the skyline apocalyptic, and leave a trail of charred hillsides and smoke-cloaked cityscapes – at best.