DHS Workers Report Asbestos Exposure at St. Elizabeths Demolition Site
Federal employees at DHS headquarters say demolition crews wear full protective gear while office workers nearby go without masks or monitoring.
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Washington Asbestos Contractor Fined $200K for Lying to Inspectors, Exposing Workers
Seattle Environmental Services faces 10 willful violations after three workers removed asbestos without respirators at a Bellevue home.
Vanderbilt Minerals Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Over 1,400 Talc Lawsuits
The Connecticut mining company blamed $117M in talc litigation costs. It plans to sell assets for $50M while 1,400+ pending cases are frozen.
Asbestos Pipe Maker Sues Plaintiff Law Firm: What Patients Should Know
J-M Manufacturing filed a RICO lawsuit against the Gori law firm. Similar tactics by Garlock in 2014 were dropped. Here's what claimants should know.
The Asbestos Cover-Up: What the Industry Knew in 1930
Company memos reveal asbestos manufacturers knew their products were killing workers decades before warning anyone. The paper trail of corporate deception.
$966M Verdict: Jury Finds J&J Concealed Talc Asbestos Risk
An LA jury awarded $966 million to the family of Mae Moore, an 88-year-old who died from mesothelioma after using Johnson & Johnson baby powder daily.
Asbestos Disclosure Bill H.R.4247
H.R.4247 would require sellers and landlords to disclose known asbestos hazards before completing sales or leases of residential properties.
Asbestos in Schools: Parent Guide
An estimated 107,000 U.S. schools contain asbestos. Learn about AHERA regulations, risks to students and staff, and what schools must do.
Libby, Montana: The Asbestos Tragedy
Libby's vermiculite mine killed hundreds and sickened thousands with asbestos-contaminated dust. The disaster continues today.
The Johns-Manville Cover-Up: A Hidden Epidemic
Documents reveal how Johns-Manville executives knew asbestos was killing workers decades before disclosure, including the infamous 1935 letters.
EPA Bans Chrysotile: First U.S. Asbestos Ban
EPA bans chrysotile asbestos in March 2024 under TSCA. Phase-out periods of 5–12 years for remaining industrial uses.
Dr. Irving Selikoff: Exposing Asbestos Danger
Dr. Irving Selikoff's 1964 research documenting the link between asbestos and cancer remains foundational to mesothelioma science.
EPA Proposes Chrysotile Asbestos Ban
In April 2022, the EPA proposed banning chrysotile asbestos, the only form still imported into the U.S., primarily used by the chlor-alkali industry.
Trial Attorney Chris Placitella on 40 Years Fighting Asbestos Companies
Asbestos trial attorney Chris Placitella discusses 40 years of litigation, what corporations knew, and the talc connection in this MesoWatch interview.
Lautenberg Act: Path to Asbestos Ban
The 2016 Lautenberg Act reformed TSCA for the first time in 40 years, designating asbestos as one of the first 10 chemicals for EPA risk evaluation.
Asbestos Exposure: Risks & What to Do
Asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma 20-50 years later. Learn how exposure happens, high-risk occupations, and steps to take if you were exposed.
Zadroga Act: Permanent Care for 9/11 Responders
The 2015 Zadroga Act reauthorization made the World Trade Center Health Program permanent, ensuring continued care for 9/11 responders.