Clapper, Patti, Schweizer and Mason

While most victims of mesothelioma are men, women are not immune from contracting this deadly cancer. There is no demonstrated biologic reason why women who inhale asbestos would have different biological responses to harmful asbestos fibers than men. There is no data to show that female physiological mechanisms are any more protective against asbestos disease [...]

In April 2007, the EPA released the final brochure entitled “Current Best Practices for Preventing Asbestos Exposure among Brake and Clutch Repair Workers.” This brochure is intended to provide information for both career automobile mechanics and individuals who work on their own vehicles.  The updated brochure contains guidelines of how to avoid being exposed to [...]

Calaveras Asbestos, Ltd.  (“Calaveras”) was formed in October, 1975 for the purpose of mining and milling chrysotile asbestos fiber from an asbestos mine located in Copperopolis, California.  Calaveras acquired the mine from H.K. Porter in October, 1975.
Calaveras mined and milled chrysotile asbestos fiber from the mine between approximately November, 1975 and December, 1987.  Sales of [...]

Whenever we are selecting a jury in our asbestos-injury cases we hear from the majority of the juror candidates that they believe there are “too many lawsuits today” and that too many of these lawsuits are “frivolous.”  The legal definition of frivolous is “of little weight or importance.” The average person’s usage of the term [...]

Beacon Elementary in Montesano, Washington began large scale renovations at the start of the school year.  While remodeling one part of the school, asbestos was discovered in the mastic behind the chalkboards which required safe removal.  Now, more of the asbestos containing mastic has been found in another building, both of which were constructed in [...]

Two top research facilities have come together to research the different genetic and environmental factors that make some people more susceptible to developing mesothelioma than others.  FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Chest Center of the Carolinas and Wake Forest School of Medicine are inviting anyone diagnosed with mesothelioma to participate in a clinical trial to help [...]

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is important to first seek advice from medical experts and to learn as much as you can about the disease.  After talking with healthcare professionals and deciding on your treatment options, it is also important to consult with an experienced asbestos attorney.  This [...]