This week we have seen developments in the Libby trial and also demonstrate how and why the legal system may be the last safe -fort shelter for victims of corporate greed. In the Libby trial, testimony revealed that federal, state and local government agencies were aware of the dangers of vermiculite mine in 1980. With thanks W.R. knew the dangers in 70 or before the start. While the miners and their families have been exposed to the deadly tremolite, the government did nothing to protect them.
In our update last week, we mentioned that Chrysler has prevented the family to bury their beloved father and husband. Again, it is an example of major companies place their own bottom line on the simple dignity and privacy of a grieving family. Fortunately, a judge in New Jersey ruled that Chrysler could not delay or disrupt something as sacred as a funeral.
Each of these cases represents how an unscrupulous company can and will pursue its own interests. Some companies, like some people will stop at nothing to gain or protect profits.
These stories are also great courage profiles. Neither the citizens of Libby nor the family in New Jersey have been silent victims. They fight for what is right, not just for themselves, but for everyone.
National Asbestos News
The Libby Trial
The EPA began investigating in 1980. Libby testimony revealed that the government, although aware of dangers of asbestos, did nothing.
James Becker, a financial analyst for WR Grace in the 70s, said that Grace was aware that asbestos dust had settled over a large area of Libby. His division was responsible for analyzing the financial benefits of continued operation of deadly tremolite.
Students from the University of Montana provide updates up-to-the-minute on the Libby trial on a blog. You can read his blog here: http://blog.umt.edu/gracecase.
offensive conduct and justice rendered
Ghouls Chrysler and Honeywell were prevented from stealing the body a victim of a family of asbestos cancer
deadly Libby Mineral Found in Cement Quarry
Helena, Montana -. the Ash Grove Cement Co. has closed all its operations after tremolite, the same deadly mineral asbestos in Libby, was found in the limestone quarry. Ash Grove, whose headquarters are in Overland Park, Kansas, told his employees not to return to work until further notice.
