A Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers are committed to keeping you updated on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma titles. Here is a brief list of some of the latest headlines about the dangers of exposure to asbestos, as well as new information on mesothelioma research is happening in the US and worldwide.
- asbestos victims react to the House vote on HR 982
November 13 the House of Representatives voted to approve the continuation asbestos Act (FACT) transparency, this making it more difficult for asbestos victims to file claims proceedings. Susan Vento (mesothelioma victim widow Bruce Vento) and Judy Van Ness (widow of US Navy Veteran mesothelioma victim) react to the adoption of the bill here. - Asbestos found on the massive site warehouse blaze
One of Fort Wayne, Indiana larger fires occurred in a large industrial complex on August 19 because of the asbestos known in the debris of the building, signs were posted that said, "Danger :. asbestos, cancer and respiratory diseases Danger " - asbestos to be removed from Jesuit residence following floods
asbestos was found in the Jesuit residence on Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI in October after the building was flooded with a burst pipe. Restoration of the building was to be held by Belfor Property Restoration, which would perform the removal of asbestos according to the guidelines established by the Department of Natural Resources, the safety and health Administration and the environmental protection Agency to work. - Withdrawals in research possible mesothelioma due to the closure of mesothelioma only program funded by the federal
the national mesothelioma Virtual Bank (NMVB) is at risk of closure due to funding cuts, warns mesothelioma applied research Foundation. NMVB is the only program funded by the federal designed only for mesothelioma. The budget cuts were the direct result of a receiver and over time can have a negative impact on research of mesothelioma. "This is a great loss to the mesothelioma community," said Mary Hesdorffer, executive director of the Meso Foundation.