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Demolition company violated Clean Air Act, put workers in danger
Employees of a demolition company may be understandably concerned about their health after it was confirmed that they were put in serious danger on the job. Reports indicate that they were exposed to asbestos after their employer sent them to…
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…
Well-known actor passes away from mesothelioma
When we go to see movies, many of us appreciate a good action film that has us on the edge of our seats. However, if we knew that the actors in movies or on TV were repeatedly put in danger…
More tenants express concern over asbestos removal
In recent posts, we have discussed tenants of rental properties who have been affected by asbestos in their buildings. Sadly, these cases continue to come up because too many property owners continue to fall short when it comes to their…
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…
When fines are not enough to dissuade negligent employers
Workers across North Carolina may be a little familiar with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. People may know that it is an agency involved in improving workplace safety by setting safety guidelines and issuing fines, but what people…
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…
Could blood test help identify mesothelioma risk early?
Being exposed to asbestos can be very scary, as many people are aware of the serious diseases that can be caused by breathing in asbestos. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people who ultimately develop an asbestos-related disease will not know…
Asbestos illnesses are still a threat to industrial workers
The link between asbestos fibers and lung cancer is well-known, and it has been medically proven. Many persons who inhaled asbestos fibers, including many residents of North Carolina, have recovered compensation dollars from manufacturers of asbestos-containing products whose products caused…
How should property owners handle asbestos in a building?
Now that spring is here, home owners all across North Carolina may be doing some spring cleaning and planning home repair or construction projects. However, before people start sweeping, repairing, washing, tearing down or building up their property, they may…
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