Exposure to asbestos killed man, inquest hears
A MAN exposed to asbestos for 25 years of his working life suddenly died at his home, an inquest heard today.
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Widow’s asbestos warning after death of her husband
A GRIEVING widow is warning builders to protect themselves against asbestos, after an inquest ruled it caused her husband’s death.
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American Association for Justice Announces Gary M. Paul as President for 2011-2012
Contact: Katie Gommel of the American Association for Justice, +1-202-965-3500 x8369, AAJ Press Room
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Walk to remember asbestos victims, push Ottawa on exports
It was Prime Minister Stephen Harper who inspired Leah Nielsen and Stacy Cattran to take action. The sisters became angry after seeing Harper tout his government’s support for the asbestos industry while campaigning this spring in Asbestos, Que., home of the Jeffrey asbestos mine.[...]
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.5 million awarded in asbestos case verdict
A laboratory chemist exposed to dust containing asbestos won a$ 2.5 million verdict after a two-week trial, his lawyer said.
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Motley Rice Responds to Growing Litigation Trends
Four New Lawyers Join One of the Nation’s Largest Plaintiffs’ Law FirmsMt. Pleasant, SC (PRWEB) July 12, 2011 Motley Rice announces continued growth in its securities, consumer fraud, occupational disease and toxic tort practice areas to help meet increasing client needs with the hire of four new lawyers Kristen M. Hermiz, Michael J. Pendell, Lisa M. Saltzburg, and Robert M. Zabb. …
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Motley Rice Responds to Growing Litigation Trends
Four New Lawyers Join One of the Nation’s Largest Plaintiffs’ Law Firms (PRWeb July 12, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8629719.htm
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Dying Father Celebrates Christmas In July
A Port St. Lucie man diagnosed with stage four cancer was given four months to live, so he and his family are celebrating “Christmas in July.”
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Baron & Budd, P.C. Sponsors Mesothelioma Patient Guidelines from NCCN
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The national mesothelioma law firm of Baron and Budd has supported the new mesothelioma patient guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®).
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Buffalo Jury Awards $ 2.5 Million Dollars to Chemist in Mesothelioma Case Represented by Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLC
Represented by attorneys Michael A. Ponterio and Keith R. Vona of Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLC a former laboratory chemist suffering from mesothelioma was awarded a $ 2.5 million dollar verdict by an Erie County jury. In his products liability trial against Ford Motor Company, plaintiff James Ginter presented evidence showing that when he used the FAST (Friction Assessment Screening Test) Machine …
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Road Material in N. Dakota May Up Lung Cancer Risk: Study
MONDAY, Dec. 13 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to a mineral found on gravel roads in North Dakota may significantly increase the risk of a type of lung cancer called mesothelioma, says a new study.
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Mesothelioma Concerns Arise For Dental Technicians Due To Occupational Asbestos Exposure
The dental industry is yet another field in which asbestos was regularly used, and this has caused anxiety among dental technicians and dentists, especially after the death of a technician has been attributed to occupational exposure.The substance that was so commonly used has been directly linked to the contraction of mesothelioma a type of cancer that affects the lining of many of the bodys…
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NYC Mesothelioma Attorney Says OSHA Fines of Brooklyn Hospital Shine Light on Dangers of Workplace Asbestos Exposure
Joseph W. Belluck of New York City’s Belluck & Fox law firm says OSHA fines against Interfaith Medical Center reflect the seriousness of neglecting workers’ welfare and well-known rules and regulations about asbestos in the workplace.New York, NY (PRWEB) July 13, 2011 New York City mesothelioma lawyer Joseph W. Belluck, who is experienced in asbestos exposure issues, said he was disturbed to …
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NYC Mesothelioma Attorney Says OSHA Fines of Brooklyn Hospital Shine Light on Dangers of Workplace Asbestos Exposure
Joseph W. Belluck of New York City’s Belluck & Fox law firm says OSHA fines against Interfaith Medical Center reflect the seriousness of neglecting workers’ welfare and well-known rules and regulations about asbestos in the workplace. (PRWeb July 13, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ny-mesothelioma-lawyer/work-asbestos-exposure/prweb8640796.htm
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A few nice mesothelioma images I found:
Small cell lung carcinoma simulating mesothelioma

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There is extensive growth of small cell lung carcinoma on the pleural surface of one lung simulating the appearance of mesothelioma.
Small cell lung carcinoma simulating mesothelioma

Image by Pulmonary Pathology
There is extensive growth of small cell lung carcinoma on the pleural surface of one lung simulating the appearance of mesothelioma.