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Asbestos FAQ: What you need to know
For many years, the use of asbestos in the construction industry was quite common. In the past, this was used as both an insulating material and flame retardant. Over time, it was found that asbestos could cause serious health concerns,…
Justice recalls asbestos-containing makeup after secondary test
Several previous North Carolina blog posts reported on allegations regarding makeup products from tween retailers, Claire’s and Justice. Both companies pulled their alleged asbestos-containing products from the shelves to ensure the safety of customers. According to Justice, initial tests showed…
Were you harmed by exposure to Roundup
In the summer of 2018, the first of several hundred Roundup exposure lawsuits against Monsanto will go to trial, possibly setting the tone for the court and opening the door for many other victims to pursue justice against the bioengineering…
Pursuing compensation for victims of mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure. Many victims will live for decades without a disease diagnosis because they do not exhibit mesothelioma symptoms. By the time they are diagnosed with peritoneal or pleural…
What you need to know: asbestos, talc and cancer
Asbestos, talc and ovarian cancer have been in the news recently, with the awarding of $417 million in damages in a lawsuit tying ovarian cancer to talcum powder. Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay the millions to an East…
Claire’s continues to dispute study’s findings of asbestos
A previous blog post discussed a recent case involving Claire’s, a nationwide chain of stores whose target market is girls aged three to 18. An investigation revealed the presence of asbestos in 17 of its makeup products, however the company…
Johnson & Johnson facing lawsuits related to talcum powder
For decades, talcum powder, often sold as the product named “baby powder,” has experienced popularity as a product to dry babies’ bottoms in diapers. It has also been used by countless women for feminine hygiene. Women have applied this powder…
Asbestos management: federal requirements for schools
Both public and non-profit private schools in North Carolina must comply with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AEHRA), an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) law which sets forth regulations designed to protect students and staff from developing a potentially fatal…
You may want to test your teen’s makeup
The news broke last month that at least one national retailer – whose targeted demographic group is adolescent girls and young women – was found to be selling potentially cancer-causing makeup. This revelation came in the midst of the holiday…
Can a one-time exposure to asbestos cause illness?
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring substance that was used in many U.S. products including tiles, insulation, automotive products, talcum powder and potting soil. It is now strictly regulated because of its causal link to diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. Asbestos-related…
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