Category: Uncategorized

Mesothelioma patients are frequently debilitated by both their disease and the treatment protocols designed to improve their condition. As much progress as may be made, many of those who had been in relatively good health before diagnosis feel a real need for ways to feel stronger during and after treatment. New cancer research suggests that

Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers have long been linked to earlier work at Navy shipyards, but winning compensation from that type of occupational exposure has had its challenges. That’s why a new federal ruling is offering those affected by these diseases so much hope. U.S. District Judge Bartle denied a motion to block testimony from

Biopsy is one of the most essential tools for diagnosing mesothelioma, but some patients have conditions that put the procedure out of reach. Weakened condition and severe adhesions can make biopsy’s accompanying general anesthesia too dangerous, leaving patients with uncertainty and unclear treatment paths. According to a new case report published in Respirology Case Reports,

Hearing the word “mesothelioma” from a doctor is one of the most frightening moments a person can experience. In that moment, it can feel like the only thing left to do is start treatment immediately. But before moving forward, taking the time to seek a second opinion from a mesothelioma specialist may be one of

A family in the United Kingdom has secured a five-figure mesothelioma settlement following the death of their father, a longtime Ford production worker. The man died from the asbestos-related cancer months after being diagnosed, and his exposure was traced to asbestos-lagged pipes at Ford’s Dagenham and Basildon manufacturing facilities. He’d worked at the facility for

A federal judge in New Jersey has revived a trade libel lawsuit filed by Johnson & Johnson’s talc subsidiary against mesothelioma researcher and frequent expert witness Dr. Jacqueline Moline. The judge ruled that new evidence presented by Pecos River Talc is sufficient to overcome First Amendment protections for scientific debate.

A comprehensive study that examined pleural mesothelioma patients aged 65 and older has revealed what any of those patients could easily confirm: treatment of the rare, asbestos-related disease creates staggering healthcare costs and resource utilization, with the average total healthcare expenses reaching $11,432 per patient per month during treatment.

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge from Volkswagen AG to California’s jurisdiction in a mesothelioma lawsuit. The decision by the nation’s highest court allows the case brought by the family of deceased auto mechanic Raul Hernandez to proceed against the German automaker.

Mesothelioma victim Jon Widercrantz filed a personal injury lawsuit against multiple companies whose asbestos he blames for his illness, including asbestos tile manufacturer American Biltrite Inc. (ABI). The company filed a petition to have the case against it dismissed, asserting that asbestos released from its tiles would not have been distinguishable from ambient air exposure

Federal criminal charges have been filed after an asbestos demolition company’s actions exposed workers and the public to the risk of mesothelioma. The 24-count indictment filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office accuses Carl Fioravanti, president of Alliance Environmental Control, Inc., of making false statements during the demolition of the former Lakes Behavioral Hospital in Waukegan,