Clapper, Patti, Schweizer and Mason

Last fall, Federal Judge Carol Jackson ruled that the city of St. Louis and Lambert-St. Louis International Airport had violated the Clean Air Act by performing improper asbestos removal during demolition.  The city had been clearing homes which contained asbestos materials in order to construct a new runway.  To perform the demolition of about 250 [...]

Randall Cornford and his corporation, River Junction Mobile Home Services, LLC, were charged with violating several asbestos environmental regulations after burning a number of mobile homes on a rural property in Crawford County.  

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) filed a complaint after discovering asbestos in the burned remains.  Cornford is also charged with [...]

Construction and maintenance worker are at increased risk of being occupationally exposed to asbestos and of getting asbestos related illnesses, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer.  Certain safety measures can help to prevent exposure and protect workers and the general public when asbestos abatement work is performed.
 
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral made up [...]

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) accused Northeast Ambulance and Fire Protection District in St. Louis of violations involving improper removal of asbestos and obstructing inspections.  The DNR has given the fire district until July 21 to respond to an offer to settle out of court for $70,000 or the case will be referred [...]

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is a toxic substance now known to cause severe illnesses and cancer.  Mesothelioma is a particularly deadly form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.  Exposure most frequently occurs occupationally.  Anyone who works or has worked with the following products is at increased risk of exposure:
 

Pipes
Insulation
Ceiling Tiles
Roofing shingles
Floor [...]