Asbestos was once a commonly used material in many industries, including steel production. The US Steel Clairton Works, located in Clairton, Pennsylvania, is one of the largest coke production facilities in the world and was known to have used asbestos in the past. Asbestos was used at the Clairton Works for a variety of purposes, … Read more
Expertise and Personalized Service are two advantages to working with a lawyer who has 30 years of experience over a large national law firm when it comes to West Virginia mesothelioma cases. It’s worth noting that both local and national law firms can have experienced and successful lawyers, but for mesothelioma cases, working with a … Read more
The PPG Natrium asbestos problem at the chemical plant located in Natrium, West Virginia that has been known to have used asbestos in the past. Asbestos was commonly used in the chemical industry for insulation and fireproofing, and was also a component in other materials used in the chemical production process. Workers at the PPG … Read more
Mesothelioma in Michigan is a rare and aggressive cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. In Michigan, mesothelioma is a significant concern, as the state has a long history of asbestos use in a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, and shipbuilding. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once commonly used in … Read more
The 3rd Circuit ruled J&J cannot use bankruptcy to resolve talc-injury lawsuits. In an opinion filed January 30, 2023, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Johnson & Johnson cannot use bankruptcy to resolve these talc-injury lawsuits. The court determined that J&J’s talc-manufacturing subsidiary, LTL Management LLC, cannot use bankruptcy to escape responsibility for … Read more
Pipefitters are one of the many occupational groups at risk of asbestos exposure and the development of mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos was commonly used in the construction industry, including in pipefitting, as it was an effective insulator and fire-retardant material. Asbestos Exposed Pipefitters who worked with or … Read more
Asbestos exposure was once a serious concern in the steel industry, and West Virginia is no exception. Many workers in the state’s steel mills and factories were exposed to asbestos fibers, putting them at risk of developing mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Asbestos was commonly used in the steel industry for insulation and fireproofing, as … Read more
Young Woman Develops Mesothelioma After Mission Work A 33-year-old British woman who spent her gap year building a school in Argentina died from mesothelioma, her family reports, which she likely developed due to exposure to asbestos during that time in South America. Rose Wharton was otherwise a “fit and healthy” young woman, family members told … Read more
I have represented the victims of asbestos related mesothelioma and lung cancer that worked at Weirton Steel for more than 25 years. Know your lawyer. I have personally seen the devastation of these horrible, preventable diseases.
FROM Bloomberg Businessweek: By Matthew Phillips The Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate air pollution from coal-burning power plants. The 6-to-2 decision written by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hands the Obama administration what is arguably its biggest environmental victory in its effort to use the Clean Air Act as … Read more