The USS Grouper (SS-214) was a Gato-class submarine that played vital roles in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The vessel later revolutionized underwater acoustic research. Unfortunately, like many military assets of her era, the ship was built with asbestos-containing materials, creating significant health risks for her crew members that could lead to mesothelioma and other serious illnesses. About
Maremont Corporation was a Chicago-based automotive parts manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket automotive products. The company exposed hundreds of people to asbestos in the aftermarket friction products and exhaust products it sold from 1953 through 1978. After paying millions of dollars in asbestos claims to people diagnosed with mesothelioma and other illnesses and with thousands of claims outstanding, the
The USS Ethan Allen (SSBN-608) was a nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine that served the United States Navy from 1961 to 1983. The first of the Ethan Allen class, she represented a significant advancement in submarine warfare technology and played a crucial role in America’s nuclear deterrent strategy during the Cold War. Because the Ethan Allen was
The USS Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) was a James Madison-class submarine essential to America’s nuclear deterrent strategy during the Cold War. Operating from 1964 to 1994 as part of the Navy’s “41 for Freedom” ballistic missile submarine program, she was the first fleet ballistic missile submarine to become operational with the Pacific Fleet. Despite all technical
An analysis in the journal Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology examines different outcomes between patients with non-small cell lung cancer and mesothelioma, with a particular focus on the use of immunotherapy and surgery in both diseases. The authors note that tumor microenvironment, cellular mutations, histological subtypes, and predictive biomarkers all play a role, and stress the need for
Labconco Corporation is an American laboratory equipment manufacturer founded in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1925. Throughout much of the 20th century, the company used asbestos in various laboratory products, including fume hoods, cabinets, and ventilation systems. These products were widely distributed to schools, universities, government research facilities, and industrial laboratories nationwide, putting laboratory workers, researchers, teachers, and maintenance
The USS Dace (SSN-607) was a nuclear-powered attack submarine of the Thresher class (later renamed Permit class). One of the Navy’s revolutionary deep-diving submarines, the Dace played a crucial role in developing submarine tactics and maintaining America’s naval superiority. Unfortunately, the ship was constructed using numerous asbestos-containing materials and components, resulting in harmful exposure for her crew
Kraft Foods never manufactured products that contained asbestos, but the company made extensive use of the toxic material in its factories to insulate high-heat operations and in other applications. When the asbestos-containing materials became worn or damaged, they released deadly carcinogenic fibers into the air, exposing workers to the risk of mesothelioma and other serious illnesses. Many of
The USS Benjamin Franklin (SSBN-640) was the first of the Benjamin Franklin-class ballistic missile submarine that served the United States Navy from 1965 to 1993. Like other submarines constructed during the Cold War era, the Benjamin Franklin’s structure and interior made extensive use of asbestos-containing materials. This was a significant health hazard for the hundreds of
Kewaunee Scientific Corporation is an American laboratory furniture manufacturer with origins that date back to 1903. Throughout much of the 20th century, the company included asbestos in its laboratory equipment, and particularly its fume hoods. These items were distributed to educational institutions, government facilities, and industrial laboratories across the nation, putting countless lab employees, students, researchers, and