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Our blog is a timely voice for cancer patients, caregivers, and those seeking information about mesothelioma and asbestos-related topics. By providing relevant news, personal stories, and practical insights, we will further spread awareness and nurture hope with the goal of one day eliminating mesothelioma.
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Mesothelioma Victim Awarded Money From Johnson & Johnson
A New York State judge has ordered Johnson & Johnson pay a mesothelioma victim $120 million in damages. The woman developed pleural mesothelioma after…
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Trane Files for Bankruptcy as Asbestos Claims Grow
Trane Technologies PLC recently created two new business units: Aldrich Pump LLC and Murray Boiler LLC. Both units filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on…
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Are Settlements Taxable? A Brief Guide
The entire legal process from first filing a claim to finally receiving a jury verdict or settlement can sometimes seem like it drags on…
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Talcum Powder Lawsuit: Asbestos in Talc Linked to Mesothelioma
For many years, people have relied on talc for varied uses, whether in baby powder to help prevent diaper rash, in makeup or even…
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What the 21st Century Cures Act Means for Mesothelioma
Last week, both houses of Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act, a sweeping piece of legislation that will overhaul the way that medical…
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A Brief History of Asbestos Litigation
Asbestos has been in use for millennia. The earliest known uses go back nearly 4,500 years to ancient Finland, where anthophyllite – a particular form…