In 2007, the House of Lords ruled that patients diagnosed with pleural plaques caused by asbestos exposure did not qualify for insurance compensation.  Last week, Judge Lord Emslie overturned that ruling, rejecting insurance companies arguments that pleural plaques do not fall under compensatable injuries and that they are a symptomless condition. 
Medical studies have shown pleural [...]

Last month, San Francisco Superior Court Judge McBride ruled to create a department that will exclusively handle all asbestos lawsuits due to the overwhelming size of asbestos-related cases.  McBride is hoping that by creating such a division, not only will cases make it to trial in a timelier manner, but also that more cases may [...]

Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer affecting thousands of people every year in the United States and around the world. Mesothelioma is directly linked to exposure to asbestos, a once widely used substance in many industries because of its highly insulating and fire resistant properties. Asbestos use and removal is now highly regulated by state and [...]

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd opened the world’s first dedicated asbestos research center, the Bernie Banton Center, and pledged $5 million to on-going research. Here is part of Rudd’s opening address:

 
“Today we honor the memory of this great Australian Bernie Banton in opening the world’s first dedicated asbestos research centre.
 
This centre has just one purpose – to improve [...]