Clapper, Patti, Schweizer and Mason

Asbestos can be found in surprising places.
Our office once represented a client whose hobby was jewelry making. Nightly for 14 years, he would work in his home with a soldering tool making pieces of jewelry. He used a soldering pad to rest the pieces of metal on when he was soldering.  This pad was made [...]

All states are regulated by NESHAP, National Emission Standard for Asbestos as part of the Clean Air Act, which is a federal law requiring adherence to certain practices when it comes to renovation and demolition activities where asbestos is present.  Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is proposing revisions to their regulations when it comes [...]

After the death of a long time Village employee, officials are facing a decision to do further asbestos abatement work in their courtroom, which was closed off once asbestos was discovered in the mastic sealant attached to the ceiling tiles.
 
Sharon M. LaDuke recently died of mesothelioma, a fatal cancer primarily linked with exposure to asbestos, [...]

First Responders, especially firefighters, are at higher risk of being exposed to asbestos when battling blazes.  During a fire or building collapse, such as the World Trade Center during 9/11, many dangerous chemicals and toxins are released into the air, including asbestos fibers.  Almost any building built before the 1980’s will contain construction materials that [...]

An appeals court in Baltimore upheld awards for three former employees of Scapa Dryer Fabrics Inc, a manufacturer of dryer felts.  Despite appeals, Scapa was found liable for failure to protect their paper mill workers against exposure to asbestos containing products. 
 
Before the 1980’s, asbestos fibers were uniformly woven into the fabric for use as [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]