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Man awarded $6 million in product liability lawsuit
It is very common for there to be multiple parties named in a lawsuit stemming from asbestos exposure. This is because there are often several companies and individuals involved in the manufacturing, distribution, sales and use of asbestos that can…
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Readers of this blog may be familiar with asbestos-related issues, and even those who are new to our posts may have felt bombarded with television advertisements for legal services addressing mesothelioma and other diseases caused by asbestos. Though you may…
County workers complain about asbestos exposure
Exposure to asbestos-containing products and airborne asbestos fibers continues to put the health of construction and demolition workers at risk. North Carolina and most other states contain dozens of buildings in which asbestos was used for fire-proofing and insulation. Whenever…
“Bare metal defense” may not protect against asbestos claims
In a ruling that could affect asbestos claims in North Carolina and several other states, a federal district judge has rejected the contention that manufacturers of products that contain no asbestos cannot be liable if the product is later combined…
What is strict liability?
If you have gotten sick or injured after using a product, you could have grounds to file a product liability lawsuit. These claims can be effective ways of getting you compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and other damages,…
Asbestos-related diseases and their symptoms
Many people in North Carolina continue to suffer from various illnesses caused principally or exclusively by exposure to airborne asbestos fibers. While asbestos is no longer used in new buildings, the mineral is present in the many older buildings in…
The trouble with tracking asbestos exposure
Take a moment and think back to what you may have been doing 10, 20 or even 30 years ago. If you were working, try and remember what projects you were working on and where you were, down to the…
Two charged in careless removal of asbestos-containing products
This blog has repeatedly called attention to the fact that many old buildings in North Carolina contain large amounts of asbestos-containing products that pose a significant health hazard. Both state and federal regulations specify the methods of removing and disposing…
Product liability: talc takes another hit asbestos source
We wrote in this blog several weeks ago about a man who worked in a factory that processed talc for cosmetic manufacturers and who recovered damages for exposure to asbestos in the talc. Another case involving talc as the source…
Amphibole and chrysotile: 2 types of asbestos, both dangerous
We often discuss how common it can be to find asbestos in the vehicles, buildings and materials we come into contact with every day. Asbestos fibers are used for a number of reasons, including fireproofing and insulation, and just as…
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