297 results for “Union Carbide Corporation”, page 12 of 15
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Court case · Maryland Court of Special Appeals · January 29, 1998
Adams v. Owens-Illinois (1998)
…verdicts, jury instructions about Bethlehem Steel, Hopeman and Foster Wheeler, and evidence that unions knew of asbestos hazards. The Court of Special Appeals affirmed. It found no abuse of discretion or prejudice in jury selection, held…
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Company document · 1994
North American Refractories Company's Responses to Interrogatories and Requests for Production in Bexar County (1994)
…exhibits, mostly medical and scientific articles. Exhibit A lists 24 products by plant (Curwensville, Farber, Mt. Union, Womelsdorf and Caledonia), with the dates asbestos was used in each and its percentage, mostly 1% to 2%. AEROGUN…
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Medical study · Medical research · 1990
Asbestos diseases and compensation
…was reasonably secure and to encourage eligible patients to claim benefit. Patients considering legal action should be referred to a trade union or solicitor rather than told to sue. Patients with pleural plaques should be reassured…
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Medical study · Medical research · 1996
Nitric oxide (NO) synthase activity in the lung and NO synthesis in alveolar macrophages of rats increased on exposure to asbestos
We examined whether the lung of rats induced nitric oxide synthase (NOS) on instillation of Union Internationale Contre le Cancer (UICC) asbestos into the trachea, and whether alveolar macrophages (M phi s) of rats increased synthesis…
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Medical study · Medical research · 1997
Proportionate mortality among unionized construction ironworkers
This report presents the results of proportionate mortality ratios (PMR) and proportionate cancer mortality ratios (PCMR) among 13,301 members of the International Union of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Ironworkers who had been members for a…
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Medical study · Medical research · 1990
The formation of asbestos bodies by mouse peritoneal macrophages. An in vitro study
For studies on the mechanism of asbestos body formation, Union Internationale Contre Cancer (UICC) crocidolite asbestos fibers were added to a culture of mouse peritoneal macrophages. Small asbestos fibers were totally ingested by the macrophages, but…
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Medical study · Medical research · 1995
Evaluation of the clinical TNM staging system for malignant pleural mesothelioma: an assessment in 88 patients
…scanning has improved the staging of non-invasive disease. The International Union against Cancer has recently proposed using the Tumour Node Metastases (TNM) staging system for mesothelioma, but in clinical practice it is difficult to assess…
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Court case · Maryland Court of Special Appeals · January 31, 1996 · in the opinion
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. v. Baltimore City (1996)
…Corning planned to use its medical literature file to promote dissension among the membership of the Asbestos Workers Union by alerting them to the dangers of asbestos. The memorandum stated that Owens-Corning was in possession…
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Medical study · Medical research · 1998
Induction of manganese superoxide dismutase gene expression in bronchoepithelial cells after rockwool exposure
…an increase of MnSOD activity levels. The results were compared with BEAS 2B cells exposed to silica (alpha-quartz: DQ12; SiO2) and UICC (Union Internationale Contre le Cancer) crocidolite (concentrations of all dusts: 0, 2, 5…
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Medical study · Medical research · 1999
Comparative hazards of chrysotile asbestos and its substitutes: A European perspective
…asbestos cement and friction linings in vehicle brakes and clutches. A ban on chrysotile throughout the European Union for these remaining applications is currently under consideration, but this requires confidence in the safety of substitute materials…
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Medical study · Medical research · 1997
p53, Cip1, and Gadd153 expression following treatment of A549 cells with natural and man-made vitreous fibers
…Cip1, and Gadd153 proteins were determined in cultured A549 cells treated with either Union Internationale Contre le Cancer crocidolite or JM 100 for 20 hr and cultured in fresh media. Immunolabeled cells were analyzed by flow…
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Medical study · Medical research · 1997
Malignant transformation of immortalized human bronchial epithelial cells by asbestos fibers
…these BEP2D cells after a single, 7-day treatment with a 20-microgram/ml (4 micrograms per cm2 area) dose of Union Internationale Contre le Cancer (UICC) Rhodesian chrysotile fibers. Asbestos treatment resulted in a surviving…
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Medical study · Medical research · 1991
Auscultated forced expiratory time as a clinical and epidemiologic test of airway obstruction
…male plumbers and pipefitters were evaluated by spirometry, chest roentgenography, and a standardized respiratory questionnaire during a union-sponsored asbestos screening program. Subjects were classified as having large airway obstruction (LAO), small airway obstruction (SAO) alone…
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Court case · U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana · June 6, 1995 · in the opinion
Harris v. AC & S, Inc. (1995)
…seeks to offer evidence through exhibits, they must be identified by affidavit or otherwise be admissible. Martz v. Union Labor Life Insurance Co., 757 F.2d 135, 138 (7th Cir.1985). "Supporting materials designed to establish…
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Court case · U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York · November 28, 1994 · in the opinion
Penny v. United Fruit Co. (1994)
…Tung, Shaw Savill & Albion Co. Ltd., British Royal Navy c/o Secretary of the Admiralty, London, England, Union Castle Lines, Defendants. Amelia B. PENNY, as Administratrix of the Estate of Sidney J.R. Penny, deceased, and…
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Court case · U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida · December 22, 1997 · in the opinion
Matter of Celotex Corp. (1997)
…for cancer and mesothelioma to the Debtor's first layer pre-1977 excess policies. \[39\] JD Ex. 4213. \[40\] Carey-Canada, Inc. v. California Union Ins. Co., No. 83-1105 (D.D.C., filed April 15…
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Court case · Maryland Court of Appeals · October 18, 1995 · in the opinion
ACandS, Inc. v. Godwin (1995)
…York at which Dr. Selikoff spoke.\[17\] At that conference, also attended by representatives of the Union, Zeller first learned of the health hazards to installers of asbestos in other forms as well. Liddell attended the…
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Court case · New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division · December 22, 1994 · in the opinion
Goss v. American Cyanamid Co. (1994)
…incorporated general sales area includes Middlesex, northern Monmouth\[,\] Union and Eastern Somerset counties.... [\248] The American Cyanamid plant in which Goss and Patullo worked was located in Eastern Somerset county. A reasonable inference to be drawn…
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Court case · Louisiana Supreme Court · May 28, 1992 · in the opinion
Cole v. Celotex Corp. (1992)
…2d at 308 (citing Rayne State Bank & Trust Co. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co., 483 So.2d 987, 995 (La.1986)); Lucas v. Commercial Union Insurance Co., 198 So.2d 560, 564-65 (La.App…
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Court case · U.S. Tax Court · April 28, 1997 · in the opinion
Norwest Corp. v. Commissioner (1997)
…are not analogous to the present case. The parties also disagree as to whether the Plainfield-Union test is appropriate for determining whether petitioner's asbestos removal expenditures are capital. Petitioner contends that it is the…