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Monthly Archives: December 2010

Sienna Minivans Recalled by Toyota

In: Automotive Manufacturers Liability Lawsuits, Defective Products

Toyota Motors has announced a recall of nearly 100,000 Sienna minivans due to a deformed switch bracket on the brake lamp. The company has reported that a driver’s foot could hit the switch bracket and deform it while applying the parking brake pedal. No injuries have been reported related to the defect. Staff Report, Kansas City Star 12/14/2010

Asbestos On Broadway- Mesothelioma Preview

In: Community, Defective Products, Mesothelioma

A number of years ago the famous actor Steve Mcqueen died from mesothelioma a form of cancer only caused by exposure to asbestos. At the time there was much speculation about the source of his exposure. Was it the snow that was used as a prop that was really asbestos? Was it the theater curtains… Continue Reading

Shame on Canada- Is the money really worth the cancer?

In: Mesothelioma

For years the Canadain asbestos mining companies have refused to pay fair compensation to US citizens whom they have poisoned for decades. They hide behind the laws of Quebec and tell US mesothleioma victims come chase us in Canada if you want just compensation. This is despite the fact that these Canadian mining companies pumped… Continue Reading