Veterans’ Groups Oppose Mesothelioma Bill

The US House of Representatives recently passed the FACT Act bill (HR 1927) that will cause financial hardship to thousands of veterans and their families. The bill will now move to the Senate. Veterans’ groups…

Woman Pleads Guilty after Concealing Asbestos

The owner of Cheery Way, Inc. recently pleaded guilty and could face up to two years in prison, in addition to thousands of dollars in fines, after failing to tell Louisiana regulators about asbestos in…

Class Action Asbestos Bill Faces Uncertain Future

The future of the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, also known as HR 1927, remains uncertain. The bill has faced a great deal of criticism since its introduction and…

Pennsylvania Auditorium Reopens after Negative Asbestos Test

Asbestos tests at Meyers High in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania recently came back negative, according to Raymond Wendolowski, the school board’s solicitor. The tests were conducted on the ceiling plaster of the school’s auditorium, which was reopened…