825 results for “General Electric”, page 33 of 42
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Blog · 2023
Stone Age Asbestos
…especially from their work clothes. This is known as second hand asbestos exposure or secondary exposure. While the general public may not have been aware of the dangers of asbestos, the research had been done and…
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Blog · 2024
Statute of Repose Applies in Vermont Asbestos Case
…that give no one, not even a judge in charge of a case, any discretion to deviate from a general rule. Moreover, asbestos poisoning claims are allegedly not the purpose of the SOR. These products were…
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Blog · 2024
Study Summary: Quality of Life in Retired Workers with Past Exposure to Asbestos
…an unweighted mean of Physical Functioning (PF), Role-Physical (RP), Bodily pain (BP), and General health (GH), and the Mental Component Summary (MCS) based upon Vitality (VT), Social Functioning (SF), Role Functioning (RE) and Mental Health…
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Blog · 2025
Spring Break is a Time For… Asbestos?
…removal HEPA filtration: Air scrubbers trap stray fibers before air is recirculated Disposal: Waste is sealed in double-layered bags and sent to designated hazardous material landfills This is not a job for general maintenance crews…
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Blog · 2025
Strong Link Found Between Asbestos & Esophageal Cancer
…the scientific community’s understanding of asbestos-related diseases evolves, protecting workers and the general public from these long-term health threats should remain a top priority. Future studies might explore the association between cancer and…
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Blog · 2025
Reminder: Asbestos and Digestive Cancers
…body, and therefore, an individual is at a higher risk than the general population of developing cancers related to exposure. What If Exposure Was Never Officially Recognized? Many people were exposed to asbestos without realizing it…
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Blog · 2023
The Purdue Oxycontin Settlement and the Asbestos Industry
…exposure, many companies continued their operations, exposing workers and the general public to serious health risks. Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts – Compensation For The Victims Facing an avalanche of lawsuits, numerous asbestos companies sought refuge in bankruptcy, leaving…
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Blog · 2024
The Connection Between Asbestos and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
…provide valuable insights into the risk of NHL. These studies have observed an increased incidence of NHL among individuals with significant asbestos exposure compared to the general population. Furthermore, evidence suggests that the risk of developing…
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Blog · 2024
Why Did It Take So Long to Ban Asbestos?
…Scott Pruitt to head the EPA. Pruitt, as Attorney General for the state of Oklahoma, adamantly opposed what he called the “EPA’s activist agenda.” As head of the EPA, he opposed asbestos regulation and other…
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Blog · 2025
Understanding Policy Challenges of Asbestos-Contaminated Talc Under the Trump Administration
…budget cuts, reduced enforcement, and structural changes favoring state-level control are all bound to cause roadblocks to stricter asbestos regulation, in general. Trump’s deregulatory agenda extends to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments, where…
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Blog · 2025
Toxic Substances Control Act Under the New Presidential Administration
…Kennedy may advocate for stricter controls on toxic substances, in general, potentially leading to internal policy debates within the administration. Addressing Asbestos in Talc: A Path Forward Public awareness and ongoing monitoring are vital to addressing…
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Blog · 2025
Trump Administration Reconsiders Biden-era Asbestos Ban
…out and filed bankruptcy, money is usually available from a victim compensation fund. As a general rule, these matters are rather easy to prepare and very difficult to resolve. Civil Action: As mentioned, instead of stepping…
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Blog · 2025
Why the Asbestos-Talc Problem is More Than Alarmism
…which includes introducing improved contamination testing and more transparent labeling. Increased public awareness, in general, is essential to drive change in corporate practices, and taking a proactive approach in this area can help prevent asbestos-related…
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Court case · U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio · April 23, 2020 · in the opinion
Parker Hannifin Corp. v. Standard Motor Products, Inc. (2020)
…not, the Court finds that an interlocutory appeal cannot be said to materially affect the outcome of the instant case. See e.g., In re General Motors LLC, 2019 WL 8403402 at [\1] (6th Cir. Sept…
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Court case · U.S. District Court, District of Maryland · June 12, 2020 · in the opinion
Curtin v. Cyprus Amax Minerals Co. (2020)
…General personal jurisdiction exists if the defendant maintains "continuous and systematic" contacts with the forum state. Helicopteros Nacionales de Columbia v. Hall, 466 U.S. 408, 416 (1984). With a corporate defendant, general jurisdiction typically exists…
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Court case · New York Supreme Court · January 13, 2020 · in the opinion
Jackson v. Henry Co. (In re New York City Asbestos Litigation, 2020)
…4 at 29:25-30:4). Plaintiffs then go on to show that in Henry's general catalog and Henry's commercial products catalog, it states that Henry did produce and manufacture asbestos-containing plastic roof…
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Court case · U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana · September 6, 2022 · in the opinion
Adams v. Eagle, Inc. (2022)
…by Louisiana courts, \[54\] and involves a showing of both general and specific causation. "General causation is whether a substance is capable of causing a particular injury or condition in the general population, while specific causation…
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Court case · New York Supreme Court · January 21, 2021 · in the opinion
Johnson v. Aerco Intl., Inc. (2021)
…exposure to a toxin; (2) that the toxin is capable of causing the particular illness, or "general causation"; and (3) that plaintiff was exposed to sufficient levels of the toxin to cause the illness, or "specific…
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Court case · U.S. District Court, Northern District of California · March 26, 2021 · in the opinion
Toy v. Honeywell Int'l (In re Asbestos, 2021)
…reliability, the Court "assess\[es\] the \[expert's\] reasoning or methodology, using as appropriate such criteria as testability, publication in peer reviewed literature, and general acceptance." Id. at 564. III. DISCUSSION Defendant argues that Dr. Brodkin…
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Court case · Louisiana Court of Appeals · June 23, 2021 · in the opinion
Jeter v. Ameron International Corporation (2021)
…L.L.C. ("Turner"). Turner filed a third-party demand against its comprehensive general liability insurers, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company ("FFIC") and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company ("USF&G"), seeking that they provide Turner…