STANDING UP FOR YOU WITH SKILLED ADVOCACY

If you were exposed to asbestos during your life, whether at work, at home or in the military service, you know how important it is to be on the lookout for signs or symptoms of asbestos-related diseases including mesothelioma. Keeping an eye out for these signs can often help you obtain a diagnosis as soon

With heavy storms and the remnants of hurricanes likely, it’s important to remember that many structures may contain asbestos. The microscopic mineral fiber can lie quietly in your home or building for decades but can become even more dangerous once disturbed. Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause several deadly diseases, including asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer.

If you watch television programs or read magazines about home improvement, you have likely heard that popcorn ceilings are now considered “outdated.” This has led many families to look into removing their popcorn ceilings, whether they are simply refurbishing their home or looking to sell their house. Be aware, however: these common textured ceilings could

Plaintiffs have filed over 20,000 lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson, many of which claim that their talc products are contaminated with asbestos and caused ovarian cancer or mesothelioma with routine use. About 1,000 ovarian cancer claims are filed in state court in New Jersey, where J&J is headquartered. J&J has intentionally worked to transfer much

Thousands of people in the U.S. have sued Johnson & Johnson, claiming that its talc-based products such as Baby Powder are contaminated by asbestos and caused cancer after routine use. Asbestos is a known human carcinogen and is mined in the same soil types as talc, but J&J denies that its talc-based products ever contain

Lawsuits alleging that using Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder caused cancer have made headlines for over five years. The lawsuits claim that the talc contains asbestos, a known carcinogen. People diagnosed with cancer-either mesothelioma or ovarian cancer-say it was caused by their regular use of the powder, promoted as smooth and gentle enough for

Since 2013, thousands of lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson alleging that its baby powder and other products contain talc that has been contaminated by asbestos. Talc, a naturally occurring mineral powder, is mined in the same types of rock as asbestos. Unfortunately, the plaintiffs say they developed cancer after using J&J’s talc products for

Since 2014, Johnson & Johnson has been sued thousands of times after word of its talc-based baby powder being contaminated with asbestos became widely known. Just in the past week, there have been two major developments regarding these lawsuits. Talc supplier’s bankruptcy will provide assets to fund a trust for victims Imerys Talc America mines

Vermiculite is a naturally occurring silicate mineral commonly found in an asbestos-laden rock formation known as Vermiculite Mountain in Montana. The mineral expands when heated, which allows it to absorb three to four times its own volume in water. This property makes it useful as a plant potting medium, and it has been widely sold

Laboratory tests recently commissioned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that 20% of talc-based cosmetics sampled contained asbestos. There were nine positive test results out of 52 cosmetics products tested. The testing was performed by AMA Analytical Services, Inc., which is a leading laboratory for testing talc products for asbestos contamination. “A .200