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The 2026 Talc Verdict Scoreboard: 68,435 Claims, Tried One by One
After its third bankruptcy failed, Johnson & Johnson is fighting 68,435 talc cancer claims in court. Here are the 2026 mesothelioma verdicts, by court.
2026 News Archive
210 articles
July 2026
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The U.S. Still Imports Talc. In 2025, Those Imports Grew.
Johnson & Johnson pulled its talc baby powder, yet U.S. talc imports rose to 260,000 metric tons in 2025, most from Pakistan, Canada, and China.
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EPA Delays Its Legacy Asbestos Rule to 2027, Seeks Exposure Data
The EPA will propose its Part 2 rule on legacy asbestos and asbestos-containing talc by June 2027 and is taking public exposure data through August 24, 2026.
June 2026
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Veterans With Mesothelioma Receive Up to $4,158 a Month Under 2026 VA Rates
Under the 2026 VA rates, a veteran rated 100% for mesothelioma receives $3,938.58 a month alone or $4,158.17 with a spouse, a 2.8% increase.
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EPA's Chrysotile Asbestos Ban Stays in Effect as the Fifth Circuit Weighs Industry Challenge
The EPA's 2024 chrysotile asbestos ban remains in effect as the Fifth Circuit weighs a challenge argued June 1, 2026, with a decision pending.
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Talc Now Appears in About 1 in 3 US Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Talc allegations appeared in about 35% of 2024 US mesothelioma lawsuits and have nearly doubled as a share of all asbestos filings since 2021, KCIC data show.
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Oral Alintegimod (7HP349) Trial Adds Mesothelioma to Its Cohorts
Phase 1b/2a trial NCT06362369 tests oral alintegimod (7HP349), an integrin activator, with ipilimumab then nivolumab. Pleural mesothelioma is one cohort.
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Italian Imaging-Meso Study Maps the Mesothelioma Immune Map
Imaging-Meso profiles the immune microenvironment and gene expression of pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma. NCT06581549 is recruiting in Italy.
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MDNA11 IL-2 Superkine Trial Includes Pleural Mesothelioma
MDNA11, an engineered IL-2 superkine, is tested alone and with pembrolizumab in the Phase 1/2 ABILITY-1 study (NCT05086692), open to pleural mesothelioma.
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Rina-S Trial Adds Mesothelioma to Its Tumor Cohorts
Phase 1/2 trial NCT05579366 tests Rina-S, a folate receptor alpha antibody-drug conjugate from Genmab. Mesothelioma is one of its cohorts.
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TNG462 Trial: PRMT5 Inhibitor for MTAP-Deleted Mesothelioma
Phase 1/2 trial (NCT05732831) of TNG462, an oral PRMT5 inhibitor, for MTAP-deleted solid tumors. Mesothelioma is an expansion cohort. Now recruiting.
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STEALTH-001 Trial Tests VET3-TGI Oncolytic Virus in Solid Tumors
KaliVir's STEALTH-001 trial (NCT06444815) tests the oncolytic virus VET3-TGI alone and with atezolizumab in advanced solid tumors, mesothelioma among them.
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VT3989 TEAD Inhibitor Trial Opens to Mesothelioma Patients
VT3989, a first-in-class YAP/TEAD inhibitor from Vivace Therapeutics, is being tested in a Phase I/II mesothelioma trial (NCT04665206).
May 2026
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Memorial Day 2026: Mesothelioma Still Isn't a VA Presumptive Disease
Mesothelioma wasn't added to the VA presumptive list under the 2022 PACT Act. Most asbestos-exposed veterans still file under direct service connection.
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CPSC Recalled 121,340 Orb Funkee Toys and Tested No Other US Brand
CPSC pulled 121,340 Orb Funkee toys for tremolite asbestos on May 21, 2026. It still hasn't tested the other craft-sand brands on US shelves.
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NY Jury Awards $25M in Asbestos Tile Verdict
A New York jury awarded $25 million, including $5 million in punitive damages, to a flooring installer with mesothelioma from asbestos floor tiles.
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NCI Registry Tracks 1,000 Mesothelioma Patients and Families With BAP1 Mutations (NCT03830229)
An NCI long-term registry follows people with mesothelioma and their relatives carrying germline BAP1 mutations. 1,000-person target. Bethesda. Open enrollment.
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Former South African Asbestos Miners Face Higher Mortality, UCT Study Finds
A UCT study of 11,343 former South African asbestos miners found women had 17% higher mortality than expected. Lung function predicted survival.
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3D Mesothelioma Spheroids Reveal Why Chemo Often Fails
An Australian team built a 3D mesothelioma spheroid model that mimics tumor resistance to chemo. PI3K/AKT and Notch signaling drive the resistance.
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Georgia-Pacific Plans New Bankruptcy, Abandons Bestwall
Georgia-Pacific has "given up" on its Bestwall bankruptcy and plans a new Chapter 11 to resolve asbestos lawsuits, the Wall Street Journal reports.
April 2026
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Mesothelioma Prognosis: ECOG Score Spans 4 to 14 Months
An ECOG score can mean the difference between a 4-month and a 14-month prognosis. See what ECOG, CALGB, EORTC, and the Brims model actually measure.
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HIPEC and Cytoreductive Surgery for Peritoneal Mesothelioma: Who Qualifies and What to Expect
Cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC has changed peritoneal mesothelioma outcomes. Who qualifies, what the published data show, and what recovery involves.
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How to Find and Join a Mesothelioma Trial
How to find a mesothelioma clinical trial, tell if it is still enrolling, and understand the eligibility criteria before you apply.
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First-Line Mesothelioma Treatment: 18.1 vs. 14.1 Months
Immunotherapy regimens now first-line for pleural mesothelioma showed 18.1 months survival versus 14.1 for chemotherapy. See how the decision is framed.
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Second-Line Mesothelioma Treatment: When First-Line Stops Working, What Comes Next
When first-line mesothelioma treatment fails, the next decision is rarely between two clear options. Here is what the primary trial evidence supports.
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Mesothelioma Survival Rates by Stage and Histology: What the Trial Data Actually Show
Mesothelioma survival numbers by stage and histology from SEER, IASLC, and modern trial data. What the statistics mean, and what they leave out.
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Pleurectomy/Decortication vs Extrapleural Pneumonectomy: How Mesothelioma Surgery Decisions Are Made
Two operations dominate the mesothelioma surgical conversation. Here is what the trials, the meta-analyses, and the high-volume centers actually say.
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Stage 1 Pleural Mesothelioma: Operable Disease and the Multimodal Treatment Window
For someone newly told their pleural mesothelioma is stage 1: what the AJCC criteria mean and how multimodal therapy is sequenced around surgery.
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Stage 2 Pleural Mesothelioma: Borderline-Operable Disease and the Induction-Therapy Decision
Stage 2 pleural mesothelioma sits at the borderline of operable disease. Here is what the AJCC criteria mean and how the induction-therapy decision is framed.
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Stage 3 Pleural Mesothelioma: Inoperable Disease, Immunotherapy, and the Active Trial Landscape
Stage III pleural mesothelioma in 2026: what AJCC IIIA and IIIB mean, why most cases are inoperable, and the immunotherapy and trial options.
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Mesothelioma Chest Pain: How It Differs from Cardiac, Pleural, and Muscular Causes
Mesothelioma chest pain is usually dull, lateralized, and persistent. How it differs from cardiac, pleural, and chest wall causes.
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Mesothelioma Early Warning Signs: What to Notice 20 to 50 Years After Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma takes decades to surface after asbestos exposure. The earliest signs are quiet. Here is what the primary clinical literature documents.
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The Mesothelioma Symptom Timeline: From Latency to Late-Stage Progression
Mesothelioma unfolds over decades. Here is the chronological arc the primary clinical literature documents, from asbestos exposure to late-stage disease.
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Pleural Effusion in Mesothelioma: Drainage, Recurrence, and What It Means for Prognosis
Most people with pleural mesothelioma present with fluid in the chest. What the clinical literature says about drainage, recurrence, and prognosis.
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Stage 4 Mesothelioma: What to Expect and How Late-Stage Symptoms Are Managed
Clinical guide for families with someone in stage 4 mesothelioma: what AJCC staging means, what symptoms to expect, and how oncology teams manage them.
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ADAO Sues EPA Over Missed Legacy Asbestos Rule Deadline
ADAO filed a federal lawsuit in April 2026 to compel EPA to propose a risk management rule for legacy asbestos. EPA missed a December 3, 2025 deadline.
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Two Chemo-Combo Trials, Two Very Different Signals
DREAM3R stopped early and produced inconclusive data. BNT327 showed a 52% response rate in a small Phase 2. What each readout actually tells patients.
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FDA Grants Orphan Drug Status to Orion's ODM-212
FDA grants orphan drug designation to Orion Pharma's ODM-212, an oral pan-TEAD inhibitor for mesothelioma, on April 20, 2026.
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V Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to UH Cancer Center for BAP1 Mesothelioma Research
V Foundation awards UH Cancer Center $1 million to fund a five-year study of mesothelioma in BAP1 gene mutation carriers, led by Carbone and Yang.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Louisiana Workers
How Louisiana shipyard, refinery, and longshore workers file asbestos trust claims. Key trusts for Avondale and Mississippi River corridor exposure.
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Louisiana Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements: Chemical Corridor, Take-Home, and the Virile Share
Verified Louisiana mesothelioma verdicts: the $36.7M Walker case (affirmed at $35.75M), Pete v. Boland Marine, and a two-year prescriptive period under Act 423.
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Louisiana Mesothelioma by the Numbers: Avondale, Refineries, and a One Year Deadline
Louisiana ranks among 7 states with female mesothelioma death rates above 6.0 per million. Avondale, refineries, and a one year filing window.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for New Jersey Workers
How New Jersey shipyard, refinery, and Manville plant workers can file asbestos trust fund claims. Johns-Manville, W.R. Grace, and related trusts.
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New Jersey Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Key New Jersey mesothelioma cases including Lanzo v. J&J, Barden v. J&J (reversed 2023), and Fowler v. Union Carbide ($2.38M, reinstated 2022).
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Kroger, Contractor Pay $108K for Asbestos in Open Taylorville Store
Kroger and contractor SSI Services pay $108K to Illinois AG after leaving chipped asbestos floor tiles in public areas of an open Taylorville store.
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New Jersey Mesothelioma by the Numbers: Shipyards, Refineries, and a Century of Exposure
New Jersey mesothelioma data: 114 diagnoses in 2021, 2,037 deaths 1999-2017, age-adjusted rate of 1.0 per 100,000. CDC and state court data.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Washington Workers
How Washington shipyard, paper mill, aluminum, and construction workers can file asbestos trust fund claims. Key trusts and process.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds $26.5M Pabst Asbestos Verdict
Wisconsin Supreme Court affirms $26.5M verdict against Pabst for steamfitter Jerry Lorbiecki's mesothelioma death, rejecting its contractor defense.
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Washington Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Washington mesothelioma outcomes: $13.5M Longview Fibre paper mill verdict, $16.2M Kotzerke default judgment, Budd v. Kaiser Gypsum, and 2025 appellate rulings.
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Shipyards, Paper Mills, and Vermiculite: Washington Mesothelioma by the Numbers
Washington mesothelioma: 0.9 per 100K incidence (USCS 2021), top-two state death rate 1999-2015 (CDC MMWR), Puget Sound shipyards to Spokane vermiculite.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Alabama Workers
Alabama industrial history, state appellate precedent, and national 524(g) trusts that compensate Alabama workers exposed to asbestos.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for California Workers
How California shipyard workers, refinery workers, and construction tradespeople can file asbestos trust fund claims. Key trusts and filing process.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Georgia Workers
How Georgia shipyard workers, paper mill employees, and construction tradespeople can file asbestos trust fund claims. Key trusts and filing process.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Iowa Workers
How Iowa manufacturing, meatpacking, and agricultural equipment workers can file asbestos trust fund claims. Key trusts and filing process.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Michigan Workers
How Michigan auto workers and tradespeople file asbestos trust claims. Wayne County master docket, MI statute of limitations, Federal-Mogul Trust.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Missouri Workers
How Missouri manufacturing workers, mechanics, and railroad employees can file asbestos trust fund claims. Key trusts and eligibility.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for New York Workers
How New York shipyard workers, construction tradespeople, and 9/11 responders can file asbestos trust fund claims. Key trusts and filing process.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Ohio Workers
How Ohio steelworkers, auto workers, and pipefitters can file asbestos trust fund claims. Key trusts, eligibility, and filing process.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Pennsylvania Workers
How Pennsylvania steel mill workers, shipyard workers, and construction tradespeople can file asbestos trust fund claims. Key trusts and process.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Tennessee Workers
How Tennessee chemical plant workers, Oak Ridge employees, and manufacturing workers can file asbestos trust fund claims.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Wisconsin Workers
How Wisconsin paper mill workers, manufacturers, and shipyard workers can file asbestos trust fund claims. Key trusts and filing process.
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Alabama Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Alabama mesothelioma litigation, from Birmingham steel to the Mobile shipyards. Key cases, filing deadlines, and what the verified record actually shows.
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California Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Two California mesothelioma outcomes confirmed by primary sources: the $33.4M Stephenson v. Mole-Richardson verdict and the $51M Chapman v. Avon judgment.
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Florida Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Documented Florida mesothelioma verdicts, from J&J talc to secondhand brake dust, with verified Fla. Stat. § 95.11 filing deadlines and appellate status notes.
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Georgia Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Verified Georgia mesothelioma verdicts, causation doctrine, and filing deadlines, from the Scapa Dryer Fabrics reversal to Georgia-Pacific asbestos litigation.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Illinois Workers
Asbestos trust funds for Illinois workers: Madison and St. Clair venue history, IL Supreme Court precedent, and 2-year SOL under 735 ILCS 5/13-202.
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Indiana Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Indiana mesothelioma litigation, case law on the statute of repose, and how steel mill and auto plant exposure histories shape outcomes.
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Iowa Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Iowa mesothelioma litigation, including the Kinseth v. Weil-McLain $6.5M verdict reversed on appeal and the 2022 Beverage v. Alcoa ruling on Chapter 686B scope.
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Michigan Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Michigan mesothelioma litigation, from Great Lakes shipping to Wayne County. Key cases, the discovery-rule filing deadline, and what the verified record shows.
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$20 Million and Counting: Missouri Mesothelioma Verdicts
St. Louis leads Missouri in asbestos jury awards. Key verdicts and what they mean for Missouri families with mesothelioma.
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New York Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Key mesothelioma verdicts and settlements in New York, including the $117M Durbec WTC verdict. NYCAL leads the nation in asbestos case volume.
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$27.5 Million and Counting: Ohio Mesothelioma Verdicts
Cuyahoga County leads Ohio in mesothelioma jury awards. Key verdicts and what they mean for Ohio families pursuing asbestos claims.
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Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Pennsylvania mesothelioma verdicts and 2025 developments: the $3.8M Chirdon verdict, the Herold ruling, and Philadelphia asbestos litigation.
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Tennessee Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Tennessee mesothelioma verdicts: Stockton v. Ford, Davis v. Ameron, the Satterfield take-home precedent, and the one-year filing deadline.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Virginia Shipyard Workers and Navy Veterans
How Virginia shipyard workers, Navy veterans, and their families can file asbestos trust fund claims, including the C.E. Thurston & Sons Trust.
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Wisconsin Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Key mesothelioma verdicts and settlement outcomes in Wisconsin, including the Pabst Brewing safe-place ruling and the Krentz take-home exposure verdict.
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Shipyards and Paper Mills: Georgia Asbestos Exposure Legacy
How Savannah shipyards, paper mills, and Atlanta manufacturing exposed generations of Georgia workers to asbestos.
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Birmingham Steel, Mobile Ships: Alabama's Asbestos Legacy
How steel mills in Birmingham and shipyards in Mobile exposed generations of Alabama workers and families to asbestos.
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Chicago Steel Mills: The Southeast Side Asbestos Legacy
How U.S. Steel South Works, Wisconsin Steel, and Republic Steel exposed generations of Chicago workers and families to asbestos.
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Cleveland's Rust Belt Legacy: Steel Mills and Auto Plants That Exposed Thousands
How Republic Steel, LTV Steel, and auto plants across Cleveland and Toledo exposed generations of Ohio workers to asbestos.
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Manufacturing and Meatpacking: Iowa Asbestos Exposure Legacy
How Des Moines manufacturing, Cedar Rapids industry, and Iowa meatpacking plants exposed generations of workers to asbestos.
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Detroit Auto Plant Asbestos: Ford, GM & Chrysler
How decades of asbestos use at Ford, GM, and Chrysler plants exposed 100,000+ Michigan auto workers and their families to deadly fibers.
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Steel Mills and Auto Plants: Indiana Asbestos Exposure History
How Gary steel mills, Indianapolis auto plants, and Indiana power facilities exposed generations of workers to asbestos.
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$45 Million and Counting: Illinois Mesothelioma Verdicts
Cook County leads the nation in mesothelioma jury awards. Key verdicts from 2023 to 2024 and what they mean for Illinois families.
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Florida Shipyard Asbestos: Jacksonville & Tampa
How Jacksonville shipyards, Pensacola NAS, and Tampa ship repair exposed Florida workers to asbestos, with 5,619 documented cases statewide.
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Shipyards, Refineries, and Geology: California Asbestos Exposure Legacy
How Hunters Point, Long Beach shipyards, Bay Area refineries, and naturally occurring asbestos in 42 counties exposed generations of California workers.
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Paper Mills and Factories: Wisconsin Asbestos Exposure Legacy
How Fox River Valley paper mills and Milwaukee manufacturing exposed generations of Wisconsin workers to asbestos.
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Chemical Plants and Oak Ridge: Tennessee Asbestos Exposure Legacy
How chemical plants, Oak Ridge nuclear facilities, and manufacturing exposed generations of Tennessee workers to asbestos.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard and the WTC: New York City Asbestos Exposure Legacy
How the Brooklyn Navy Yard, World Trade Center collapse, and NYC construction trades exposed generations of New Yorkers to asbestos.
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Steel Mills and Shipyards: Pennsylvania Asbestos Exposure Legacy
How Bethlehem Steel, Philadelphia Navy Yard, and Pittsburgh mills exposed generations of Pennsylvania workers to asbestos.
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St. Louis Manufacturing: A Century of Asbestos Exposure
How manufacturing, lead smelting, and railroads exposed generations of St. Louis workers and families to asbestos.
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Virginia Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Key Virginia mesothelioma verdicts from the $6.45M Parker case at Norfolk Naval Shipyard to the $17M Coulbourn verdict and the reversed Minton judgment.
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Alabama Mesothelioma Rates: Birmingham & Mobile
CDC data on Alabama's 616 mesothelioma deaths, county-level cases, and exposure across Birmingham steel mills and Mobile shipyards.
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California Mesothelioma: 284 Cases, Most in the US (2021)
California had 284 new mesothelioma cases in 2021, the most of any state. CDC data on diagnoses, deaths, and exposure across 42 natural asbestos counties.
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Second in the Nation (Cumulative): Florida Mesothelioma by the Numbers
Florida ranks second in cumulative mesothelioma cases. 5,619 cases (1999-2022), 3,300+ deaths, exposure across Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami.
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Georgia Mesothelioma Data: 651 Deaths Recorded 1999-2015 (CDC)
CDC data on Georgia mesothelioma cases, deaths, and asbestos exposure across Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta. County-level breakdown and state rankings.
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Illinois Mesothelioma Statistics 2026: Cook County Verdicts, Industries, and Deadlines
Three Cook County verdicts totaling $115.75M, confirmed exposure industries, and the two-year filing deadline for Illinois mesothelioma claims.
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Indiana Mesothelioma Rates: Steel Belt Data
CDC data on Indiana mesothelioma deaths, county-level cases, and exposure across Gary steel mills, auto plants, and power stations.
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Twice the National Average: Iowa Mesothelioma by the Numbers
Iowa mesothelioma rates are double the US average. CDC data on 525 deaths and the industries driving elevated rates across manufacturing and meatpacking.
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2,460 Diagnoses: Michigan Mesothelioma by the Numbers
Michigan ranks fourth nationally for mesothelioma rates. CDC data on cases, deaths, and exposure across Wayne, Kent, and Genesee counties.
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Missouri Mesothelioma by the Numbers: St. Louis and Kansas City
Missouri ranks among the top states for asbestos deaths. CDC data on cases, industries, and exposure across St. Louis and Kansas City.
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New York Mesothelioma Cases and Statistics: 2026 Update
CDC data on New York mesothelioma cases, deaths, and asbestos exposure across NYC, Buffalo, Albany, and Syracuse. Top-5 state by case volume.
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Ohio Mesothelioma Statistics 2026: Cases, Deaths, and Industrial Exposure
Ohio averages 110 new mesothelioma cases and 103 deaths per year (ODH, 2018-2022). CDC data on incidence, Cuyahoga litigation history, and state law deadlines.
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Second Highest Rate in the Nation: Pennsylvania Mesothelioma by the Numbers
Pennsylvania ranks 2nd nationally for mesothelioma at 1.22 per 100,000. CDC data: 4,627 diagnoses 1999-2022. Two-year statute of limitations.
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Virginia Mesothelioma by the Numbers: A Shipyard-State Profile
Virginia mesothelioma statistics: 82 annual diagnoses, 0.7 per 100K rate, and exposure concentrated in Newport News and Norfolk Naval shipyards.
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Highest Rate in the Nation: Wisconsin Mesothelioma by the Numbers
Wisconsin leads the US in per capita mesothelioma. CDC data on cases, deaths, and exposure across Milwaukee, Fox Valley, and paper mill counties.
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Asbestos Product Recalls 2026: A Running Global Tally
Every asbestos-contaminated product recall in 2026, tracked by country, retailer, and product type. Why the U.S. has been slow to act.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Maryland Workers
How Maryland shipyard, steel, and insulation workers file claims against the Porter Hayden, Wallace & Gale, and other asbestos trusts tied to the state.
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Why Immunotherapy Works Differently in Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Nature study finds tumor location shapes immune environment, explaining why checkpoint therapy is less effective in peritoneal disease.
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Maryland Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Maryland mesothelioma case outcomes: the $1.56B Cherie Craft talc verdict, $14.5M Busch steamfitter case, and Dixon take-home Ford brake verdict.
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Peritoneal vs Pleural Mesothelioma: A 2026 Data Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma: incidence, survival, treatment, and immune response, with 2026 data.
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$850,000 Settlement for Families After Daycare Asbestos Exposure
Seventeen families reach settlement with Montana after children exposed to asbestos at University of Montana daycare facilities in 2018.
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Maryland Mesothelioma by the Numbers: Sparrows Point, Shipyards, and Baltimore
Maryland mesothelioma data: 916 deaths 1999-2017, Sparrows Point exposure history, Baltimore County asbestos burden, and where cases cluster.
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Mesothelioma Immunotherapy: 6 Years, 51.6% Response Rate
BNT327 plus chemotherapy showed a 51.6% response rate in Phase 2, six years after the first mesothelioma immunotherapy approval. See the full timeline.
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Asbestos in American Schools: What the 2026 Data Shows
How many U.S. schools still contain asbestos, what AHERA requires, and what parents can demand from their districts.
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Blood Clot Biomarkers Could Predict Risk After Mesothelioma Surgery
Proteomics study identifies plasma protein markers that may predict which people with mesothelioma are at risk of blood clots after surgery.
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Cohesin Gene Mutations Linked to Mesothelioma Recurrence After Surgery
Genomic study finds SMC3 and SMC1A mutations in multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma predict disease recurrence after cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
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Asbestos in Children's Sand Products: Eight Countries, Zero US Action
Tremolite asbestos in play sand has triggered recalls across eight countries since late 2025. US regulators have not tested or recalled any products.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Massachusetts Workers
How Massachusetts shipyard workers, textile mill workers, and construction tradespeople can file asbestos trust fund claims. Key trusts and process.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Minnesota Workers
How Minnesota taconite miners, Conwed fiberboard workers, and building tradespeople can file asbestos trust fund claims. Key trusts and process.
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First ROS1 Fusion in Peritoneal Mesothelioma Responds to Crizotinib
First ROS1 gene fusion found in peritoneal mesothelioma. Patient achieved six months on crizotinib after immunotherapy failed.
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Massachusetts Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Massachusetts mesothelioma verdicts, including the $83M Lapointe v. AMACO Middlesex Superior verdict and the $42.6M Lovell talc verdict.
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Mesothelioma Treatment 2026: 14% Reach 5-Year Survival
14% of people on first-line immunotherapy reached 5-year survival in a landmark trial. See every mesothelioma treatment option in 2026.
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Minnesota Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Minnesota mesothelioma verdicts: the $65.5M Ramsey County talc verdict against J&J, Conwed ceiling tile cases, and Iron Range taconite claims.
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Shipyards, Mills, and Mesothelioma: Massachusetts by the Numbers
Massachusetts CDC data on mesothelioma: 2,004 diagnoses and 1,642 deaths from 1999 to 2020, plus shipyard and textile mill exposure history.
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Minnesota Mesothelioma by the Numbers: Taconite, Fiberboard, and the Iron Range
Minnesota mesothelioma statistics: CDC data, the Taconite Workers Health Study on 80 Iron Range cases, and the Conwed Cloquet fiberboard plant cohort.
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First PITAC Procedure for Mesothelioma Performed in North America
A surgeon has performed the first pressurized aerosol chemotherapy (PITAC) for mesothelioma in North America, bringing a European innovation to U.S. patients.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Connecticut Workers
How Connecticut submarine builders, brake plant workers, and helicopter plant workers can file asbestos trust fund claims. Key trusts and process.
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MSK Study: Mesothelioma Rising in People Under 50, BAP1 Mutations a Key Factor
Memorial Sloan Kettering study of 273 younger patients finds BAP1 gene mutations, not just asbestos, drive mesothelioma in adults under 50.
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Asbestos Trust Funds for Oregon Workers
How Oregon shipyard, mill, and construction workers can file asbestos trust fund claims. Key trusts, eligibility, and the filing process explained.
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TGF-β Combo Therapy Cuts Mesothelioma Tumor Growth by 70% in Lab Models
A 2026 study in Scientific Reports shows combined TGF-β inhibition reduced mesothelioma cell growth by up to 70% in preclinical models.
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Connecticut Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Connecticut mesothelioma verdicts: $25M Plotkin J&J talc award, $22.5M Barone Vanderbilt verdict, and key jurisdictional rules from Bridgeport Superior Court.
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Oregon Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Key Oregon mesothelioma verdicts, from the $34.2M John Crane Portland shipyard case to the $260M J&J talc award and the Hoff and Sprague decisions.
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Connecticut Mesothelioma by the Numbers: Submarines, Brake Plants, and Talc
Connecticut mesothelioma: 715 deaths 1999-2017, Electric Boat in Groton, Raymark Superfund in Stratford, and the landmark Selikoff study.
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Oregon Mesothelioma by the Numbers: A Pacific Northwest Industrial Legacy
Oregon ranks among the top seven states for mesothelioma mortality in women. CDC data, Portland shipyards, and the exposure sites driving Oregon cases.
March 2026
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Canada Recalls Children's Craft Sand Over Asbestos
Health Canada recalled children's craft sand and candle kits after testing found asbestos fibers. Part of a global wave spanning seven countries.
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$30B in Trust Funds: How Much Has Been Paid Out
Data analysis of 60+ asbestos trust funds: total payouts, payment percentages, average claim values, and how the system works.
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J&J $950M Punitive Damages Overturned in Talc Case
A Los Angeles judge struck $950M in punitive damages from a $966M J&J talc verdict, leaving $16M in compensatory damages for the family of Mae Moore.
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Mesothelioma Survival Rates by Treatment Type
Survival rates for mesothelioma by treatment: surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, multimodal, and HIPEC. Data from SEER, NCI, and clinical trials.
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8 Mesothelioma Trials Compared: Results Side by Side
Two trials led to FDA approvals. One overturned the surgical standard. See how all 8 major mesothelioma trials compare, from CheckMate-743 to Hopkins periop.
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Asbestos in Craft Sand Closes 450+ Schools in ANZ
Tremolite asbestos found in children's colored sand from China prompts school shutdowns, product recalls, and cleanup operations.
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Gold Bond Talc Lawsuit: $24.6M Default Judgment
Los Angeles court enters a $24.6 million default judgment against Martin Himmel Inc. after the former Gold Bond owner lost counsel in the talc lawsuit.
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Pelvic Mesothelioma Shrinks 83% With Immunotherapy
Frontiers in Oncology case study shows toripalimab plus chemotherapy produced major tumor reduction in rare pelvic mesothelioma.
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Durvalumab Plus Chemo Doubles Meso Survival
Phase II PrE0505 trial shows durvalumab with pemetrexed-cisplatin yields 20.4-month median survival in unresectable pleural mesothelioma.
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UK Trials Proton Beam Therapy for Mesothelioma
Phase III HIT-Meso trial compares proton beam therapy to surveillance across 23 UK centers, recruiting 148 people with pleural mesothelioma.
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$1.56B Verdict Against J&J in Talc Mesothelioma Case
Maryland jury orders J&J to pay $1.56 billion after finding the company concealed asbestos risks in talc baby powder. J&J plans appeal.
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Asbestos in Drinking Water: 5x Federal Limit in PA
DEP confirms asbestos contamination tripled to 33 million fibers per liter in Brockway Borough water from deteriorating 1950s pipes.
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Hawaii Identifies L-BAM, Treatable Mesothelioma
UH Cancer Center researchers discover a genetic mesothelioma variant caused by BAP1 mutations, not asbestos, that responds to standard treatment.
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Mesothelioma Rates by State: California Leads (2026)
California has the most mesothelioma cases of any state. See how every state ranks by total cases and per capita rate, using CDC data through 2022.
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Mesothelioma Risk by Occupation: 2026 Data
Occupational mesothelioma risk, ranked by exposure level. Insulation, shipyard, and pipefitting trades face the highest rates.
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Veterans and Mesothelioma: Risk by Military Branch
Veterans account for a significant share of U.S. mesothelioma cases. Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard risk data with VA benefits breakdown.
February 2026
research
CheckMate-743 at Five Years: 14% Still Alive
Five-year data from CheckMate-743 shows 14% survival with nivolumab plus ipilimumab vs 6% with chemotherapy. Non-epithelioid benefit is striking.
legal
Banjima Launch $1.5B Asbestos Claim Over Wittenoom
Banjima traditional owners filed a $1.5B Federal Court claim against Western Australia over decades of asbestos contamination at Wittenoom.
legal
Talc Claimants Challenge Revlon Bankruptcy Ruling
People with mesothelioma and ovarian cancer argue Revlon bypassed asbestos trust requirements to avoid paying future talc claims in bankruptcy.
legal
CA Court Rejects San Diego Workers Asbestos Suit
A California appeals court ruled 40 San Diego city employees exposed to asbestos during 2018 renovations must seek damages through workers' comp.
exposure
UK Recalls 21+ Children's Craft Toys With Asbestos
UK safety officials have recalled 21+ children's craft toys containing asbestos, including sand art kits. Full product list with brands and codes.
exposure
DHS Workers Exposed to Asbestos at DC Demo Site
Federal employees at DHS headquarters say demolition crews wear full protective gear while office workers nearby go without masks or monitoring.
exposure
WA Contractor Fined $200K for Asbestos Violations
Seattle Environmental Services faces 10 willful violations after three workers removed asbestos without respirators at a Bellevue home.
legal
Vanderbilt Minerals Bankruptcy: 1,400+ Asbestos Suits
Vanderbilt Minerals blamed $117M in asbestos-talc litigation costs. It plans to sell assets for $50M while 1,400+ pending cases are frozen.
treatment
DREAM3R: Durvalumab Plus Chemo Falls Short
DREAM3R Phase 3 trial of durvalumab plus chemotherapy for pleural mesothelioma stopped early due to enrollment challenges. A 58% response rate, but no proof.
legal
Smith Law Firm Sues Funders in Talc Cases
Mississippi talc firm representing 11,500 claimants accuses Ellington Financial, ICG, and Stifel of withholding $30M to seize case fees.
legal
Philly Jury Finds J&J Liable in Talc Case, $250K
Philadelphia County jury awards $250,000 to the estate of Gayle Emerson in the city's first talc plaintiff victory after years of bankruptcy delays.
research
Baylor-Duke NEMO Trial Tests Immuno Before Surgery
NEMO trial at Baylor and Duke is recruiting people with operable pleural mesothelioma to test chemoimmunotherapy before surgery.
legal
9th Circuit Overturns $8M BNSF Libby Asbestos Verdict
The 9th Circuit reversed the $8M verdict against BNSF Railway, ruling the company is immune from strict liability as a common carrier under Montana law.
research
Blood Test Predicts Immunotherapy Response in Meso
Georgetown-Hopkins Phase 2 trial shows ctDNA blood test predicts which people with mesothelioma benefit from immunotherapy before surgery.
legal
$51M Verdict Upheld: Avon Knew of Asbestos Risk in 1970s
A California appeals court upheld a $51M mesothelioma verdict against Avon. The jury found the company knew of asbestos risk in its talc since the 1970s.
legal
$34.2M Verdict Against John Crane in Oregon Shipyard Case
Portland jury awards $34.2M to shipyard worker for mesothelioma caused by John Crane asbestos gaskets. Internal docs showed company knew risks.
research
Mount Sinai P/D Surgery: Zero Mortality in Study
Mount Sinai reports zero perioperative mortality for pleurectomy/decortication in mesothelioma, challenging MARS2 trial skepticism.
research
UCSF Proposes First Peritoneal Meso Staging System
Dr. Mohamed Adam's survival tree model uses mitotic rate, PCI, and histology to stage peritoneal mesothelioma and guide CRS-HIPEC decisions.
legal
Beasley Allen Disqualified From 3,600 NJ Talc Cases
NJ appeals court disqualifies Beasley Allen from 3,600 talc cases after a former J&J lawyer collaborated with the firm on settlement strategy.
legal
J-M Manufacturing Sues Gori Law Firm Over Asbestos
J-M Manufacturing filed a RICO lawsuit against the Gori law firm over asbestos claims. Similar tactics by Garlock in 2014 were dropped.
January 2026
legal
$8M Verdict: J&J Talc Mesothelioma Case in Massachusetts
Suffolk County jury awards $8 million to Janice Paluzzi, 84, who developed mesothelioma after using J&J Baby Powder for 20+ years.
research
New Mesothelioma Drug Cuts Progression Risk 34%
A Phase 3 trial found ADI-PEG20 plus chemotherapy cut progression risk 34% in pleural mesothelioma. See what the ATOMIC-Meso results mean for treatment.
research
Ikena Halts Mesothelioma Drug IK-930 After 53% Cuts
Ikena discontinued IK-930 and cut 53% of its workforce after disappointing Phase 1 data in NF2-mutated mesothelioma. Other TEAD inhibitors advance.
research
UV1 Vaccine Gets FDA Fast Track for Mesothelioma
FDA grants Fast Track to UV1 telomerase vaccine for mesothelioma. Combined with immunotherapy, UV1 showed 64% response rate in trials.
clinical-trials
A2 Bio BASECAMP-1 Screening Study (NCT04981119)
A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. observational prescreening study collecting cells from solid tumor patients for future CAR-T manufacturing. NCT04981119.
clinical-trials
A2 Bio EVEREST-2 CAR-T Phase 1/2 Trial (NCT06051695)
A2 Biotherapeutics EVEREST-2 Phase 1/2 trial of A2B694, a logic-gated Tmod CAR-T targeting mesothelin-positive solid tumors including mesothelioma.
clinical-trials
UTC CAR-T Phase 1 Trial (NCT06256055)
UTC Therapeutics Phase 1 trial of UCMYM802, a circular-mRNA anti-mesothelin CAR-T for mesothelin-positive solid tumors including mesothelioma.
clinical-trials
NCI TNhYP218 CAR-T Phase 1 Trial (NCT06885697)
National Cancer Institute Phase 1 trial of TNhYP218, an anti-mesothelin CAR-T, for mesothelin-expressing solid tumors including mesothelioma.
clinical-trials
CAR-T Trial: Phase 1 Study for Pleural Mesothelioma
Suzhou Maximum Bio-tech Co. Ltd. Phase 1 trial of MT027, a B7-H3 targeted CAR-T delivered intrapleurally for pleural malignant tumors. NCT06726564.
clinical-trials
Immunotherapy Trial: Phase 1 Study for Mesothelioma
Baylor College of Medicine PHASE1/PHASE2 clinical trial testing immunotherapy for people with mesothelioma. Trial NCT05932199 is now recruiting.
clinical-trials
NCI HIPEC Phase 1 Trial (NCT04847063)
PHASE1 clinical trial testing HIPEC (heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy) for mesothelioma. Trial NCT04847063 is recruiting.
clinical-trials
NCI HIPEC Phase 2 Trial (NCT05001880)
PHASE2 clinical trial testing HIPEC (heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy) for mesothelioma. Trial NCT05001880 is recruiting.
clinical-trials
MSK HIPEC Phase 2 Trial (NCT06057935)
Phase 2 trial (NCT06057935) for peritoneal mesothelioma: cytoreductive surgery plus HIPEC, then intraperitoneal or IV chemotherapy. Enrolling at MSK New York.
clinical-trials
TIL Cell Therapy Phase 2 Trial (NCT03935893)
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Phase 2 clinical trial testing autologous TIL cell therapy for people with mesothelioma. Trial NCT03935893 is recruiting.
news
90 Mesothelioma Clinical Trials Recruiting Now in 2026
Every mesothelioma trial recruiting in 2026, including CAR-T, CAR-NK, bispecific, and surgery options, profiled from ClinicalTrials.gov data.
clinical-trials
Nivolumab + Ipilimumab Phase 2 Trial for Mesothelioma
Alliance phase 2 trial testing nivolumab + ipilimumab for mesothelioma. NCT05647265 is now recruiting patients.
clinical-trials
Photodynamic Therapy + Nivolumab Phase 2 Trial (NCT04400539)
Phase 2 trial (NCT04400539) at University Hospital Lille testing intrapleural photodynamic therapy followed by nivolumab for mesothelioma. Now recruiting.
clinical-trials
Pembrolizumab, Chemo and Lenvatinib Phase 2 Trial for Pleural Mesothelioma
Phase 2 trial NCT06318286 (PENINSULA) at Hyogo Medical University: pembrolizumab plus platinum chemotherapy and lenvatinib for pleural mesothelioma. Recruiting.
clinical-trials
Volrustomig (MEDI5752) Phase 3 Trial in Pleural Mesothelioma (NCT06097728)
AstraZeneca's volrustomig (MEDI5752), a PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody, in a global Phase 3 trial vs platinum-pemetrexed or nivolumab + ipilimumab.
research
Hopkins: Immunotherapy + Surgery Extends Survival
Johns Hopkins trial shows pre/post-surgery nivolumab + ipilimumab safe for operable mesothelioma, with 28.6-month median survival.
legal
$20M Verdict Against J&J in Florida Mesothelioma Case
Florida jury awards $20 million to a man with mesothelioma, finding Johnson & Johnson liable for asbestos-contaminated talc powder exposure.
news
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.
exposure
Asbestos Brake Pads Are Still Legal, and Mechanics Still Handle Them
Millions of aftermarket brake pads still contain asbestos. Every brake job releases fibers. Why auto mechanics face a hidden cancer risk.
exposure
What to Know About Asbestos Before Scraping an Old Popcorn Ceiling
Millions of homes have popcorn ceilings that may contain asbestos. What homeowners must know before scraping or renovating.
exposure
Advocates Sue for East Wing Asbestos Records
ADAO sues for asbestos records from Trump's White House East Wing demolition. No abatement paperwork filed with D.C. regulators despite rapid 3-day teardown.
research
New Review Maps BAP1 Loss in Mesothelioma
New Oncogene review maps BAP1 loss mechanisms in mesothelioma. 65% of cases involve BAP1 inactivation; EZH2 inhibitors emerge as potential targeted therapy.
exposure
UK Recalls Children's Play Sand After Asbestos Found
Hobbycraft withdraws colored craft sand from UK stores after a parent's lab test confirmed tremolite asbestos in three colors. Government urges formal recall.
news
UK, EU Split on Talc Cancer Classification
UK declines to classify talc as a carcinogen while EU recommends Category 1B classification, creating regulatory uncertainty for cosmetics.
legal
$42.6M J&J Talc Verdict in Massachusetts
Massachusetts jury awards $42.6 million to Paul Lovell's family in mesothelioma verdict against Johnson & Johnson over talc powder contamination.
exposure
Montana Windstorm Scatters School Asbestos
A December windstorm ripped the roof off a Park City, Montana school gym, spreading asbestos insulation into 15 homes. EPA is conducting free cleanup.
research
Cell Therapy Shrinks Tumors in 63%
A new cell therapy achieved tumor shrinkage in 63% of advanced mesothelioma patients. More than double typical response rates.
exposure
Cassiar: The Town That Asbestos Built
For 40 years, Cassiar, BC mined chrysotile asbestos while 50,000 residents came and went. Now, former residents say they were never warned.
legal
Vi-Jon Talc Mesothelioma Case Settles in California
A California talc mesothelioma trial captioned Maricich Jr. et al. v. Chattem, Inc. settled January 21, 2026 after weeks of testimony.
exposure
Cold Lake School Closes After Asbestos Found
John D. Janvier School in Alberta closed in December 2025 after asbestos contamination found. Students relocated to temporary portables.
asbestos
Malaysia Asbestos Ban Push Intensifies
Malaysia has not fully banned asbestos despite decades of advocacy. NGOs push for a ban as mesothelioma cases may double by 2045.
legal
$25M Verdict Against J&J in Connecticut Mesothelioma Case
Connecticut judge adds $10M punitive damages to jury award in Evan Plotkin mesothelioma case against Johnson & Johnson over asbestos-contaminated talc.
legal
U.S. Chamber Urges 5th Circuit to Vacate EPA Asbestos Ban
U.S. Chamber asks Fifth Circuit to vacate EPA's 2024 chrysotile asbestos ban. Court grants enforcement stay during review.
research
Measles Vaccine Gets FDA Orphan Drug for Meso
French biotech Oncovita receives FDA orphan drug designation for MVdeltaC, a modified measles virus showing 60-70% tumor reduction in mesothelioma models.
legal
Virginia Supreme Court: Shipyards Owe Duty to Families (Quisenberry, 2018)
Virginia's 2018 Quisenberry ruling held shipyard employers owe a duty of care to family members exposed to take-home asbestos.