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Contractor goes to prison for asbestos violation
The owner of a South Carolina contracting firm has been sentenced to six months in prison and six months of home confinement in connection with the failure of his company to prevent asbestos fibers from being blown onto a nearby…
Contractor illegally dumped asbestos-containing products
In a case with implications for North Carolina and every other state where older buildings are being renovated or demolished, a contractor has pleaded guilty to willfully lying about whether his employees violated the Clean Air Act. Many older buildings…
Recent asbestos ruling proves to be quite upsetting for victims
According to studies conducted by the EWG Action Fund, about 10,000 people die every year as a result of an asbestos-related illness. Many of the people who get sick and die from exposure to asbestos are victims of inadequate employment…
GM engineer lied about defective switch in deposition testimony
A Congressional committee investigating General Motors’ recall of 2.6 million cars released documents showing that a GM engineer apparently lied under oath when he testified that he was unaware of design changes in an allegedly defective ignition switch. The committee…
National Asbestos Awareness Week fills first week in April
In January 2014, the US Senate passed a resolution establishing the first week in April as “National Asbestos Awareness Week.” The week was established at the urging of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) to disseminate information about the mining…
GM recalls highlight threat posed by automobile defects
General Motors has issued recall notices for several models of cars, trucks, and SUVs, once again demonstrating the hazards caused by products that are placed on the market with either a design or manufacturing defect. In North Carolina, the manufacturer…
Man pleads guilty to removing asbestos without a license
Asbestos was used in building materials and thousands of products for generations in North Carolina before the federal government banned the product in the late 1980s. As a result, countless American buildings still have asbestos in them, whether it’s serving…
Company defends use of asbestos in products
In a recent post, we discussed the tragic death of a Navy ship worker who died from mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos on the job. Although the man had already passed away, the jury in the case was able…
Mesothelioma victim recalls asbestos hazards in video testimony
Jurors got a powerful glimpse into the life and work history of a man who suffered from mesothelioma and passed away before a lawsuit against manufacturers of asbestos products went to trial. Through a video recording of the man’s testimony…
Court makes ruling in product liability, negligence claims
A court in Pennsylvania recently made a ruling in an asbestos case in regards to claims filed by a man who was exposed to asbestos during his time in the U.S. Navy. According to the lawsuits, the man served on…
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