Category Archives: Mesothelioma

Exxon Admits Knowledge of Asbestos Dangers & Decision Not to Warn

In: Mesothelioma

In this deposition a representative of EXXON admits knowedge of asbestos dangers back to 1937 and its failure to warn for decades thereafter. Rather than my editorializing, I encourage you to read the deposition yourself which can be found at http://www.mesotheliomalegalblog.com/mesothelioma-litigation/Exxon-Admits-Knowledge-of-Asbestos-Hazards-&-Failure-to-Warn–1-33468.html

Scientists Focus on Compound to Fight Mesothelioma

In: Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lung and abdomen. A cure so far has been illusory but progress is being made. See my latest posting  at http://www.mesotheliomalegalblog.com/index.cfm/2009/8/7/Scientists-Focus-on-Compounds-that-Destroy-Mesothleioma-Cells

New Promising Therapies Being Explored for Mesothelioma Patients

In: Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a very agreesive form of cancer caused only by exposure to asbestos. New effective treatments have been difficult to find. In the last few weeks there have been announced a number of new promising treatements for mesothelioma patients. In this regard see http://www.mesotheliomalegalblog.com/. For a listing of other treatment options also see http://www.mesotheliomalegalblog.com/index.cfm/Treatment-Options

Under Cross Examination, Chevron Admits of the Dangers of Asbestos

In: Mesothelioma

We represent the family of Francine Horvath who died as a result of washing the asbestos laden clothing brought home on her husband’s clothing. Francine Horvath’s husband , Earnest, worked at the Chevron refinery in Perth Amboy New Jersey. We recently took the deposition of Chevron industrial hygienist ,Stanley Dryden, and uncovered some startling facts.… Continue Reading

Mesothelioma Rates Still on the Rise

In: Mesothelioma

For the past 25 plus years I have represented people diagnosed with mesothelioma.  Many clients have become my friends and it is devastating to see this horrible disease ravage them and hurt their families. It is upsetting to know that this disease will be with us for many years. This predicament is the product of many years… Continue Reading

Supreme Court Clears the Way for $500 Million Dollar Asbestos Settlement

In: Important Cases, Mesothelioma

In 1982 when Johns Manville declared bankruptcy, a significant percentage of the money used to fund the asbestos bankruptcy trust came from the Travelers Insurance Company. After that time, a number of plaintiffs began to sue Travelers directly alleging Travelers had acted wrongly in its own right by suppressing information concerning the dangers of asbestos… Continue Reading

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