Judge Allows Take-Home Exposure Asbestos Lawsuit to Move Forward
On July 26, 2013, Kazan, McClain, Satterley, Lyons, Greenwood & Oberman were pleased that justice was achieved for the wife of a retired Bay Area ironworker when an Alameda County Superior Court judge allowed her take-home exposure asbestos lawsuit to move forward to trial by jury. Donald LeBoa worked for hundreds of days on the […]
Read MoreAsbestos Exposure and the Risks with Cosmetics
Whenever you think of items that may pose a threat of asbestos exposure, you’re likely to call to mind construction materials. These may include insulation, cement products or vinyl floor tiles. You probably wouldn’t think about cosmetics. The idea of applying asbestos-tainted makeup and hygiene products directly to your skin or the skin of a […]
Read MorePfizer Sheds its Liability in Asbestos Lawsuits with $964 Million
One of the dangers of asbestos exposure is the fact that disease symptoms related to contact with the material can take between 20 and 50 years to develop. Patients may not know they’re sick for decades. In the meantime, the business dynamics of the unscrupulous companies responsible for asbestos exposure may shift dramatically. However, that […]
Read MoreKazan Foundation Supports IBAS Grant for Doctor’s Asbestos Training
In order to file an asbestos claim, patients must first show that they’ve experienced irreversible damage to their respiratory system, and that asbestos is truly the cause. This requires the expertise of doctors who are specially trained by groups like the International Labour Organisation, or ILO, to identify asbestos-induced illness. The 2012 International Ban Asbestos […]
Read MoreCommunities Dealing with High Asbestos Exposure Risks
Usually, when we hear about cases of asbestos exposure, we hear about individuals who weren’t adequately protected from this material. They may have encountered asbestos because of their jobs, or because someone they lived with handled asbestos on a regular basis. There are also aging buildings that can put people at risk because they’re both […]
Read MoreHurricane Sandy Aftermath Leaves Residents at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
During the fall of 2012, the northeastern U.S. endured what’s considered the most expensive natural disaster in the history of the country. Hurricane Sandy struck New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and other states. Government experts estimated that up to 12 inches of precipitation fell between Oct. 29 and Oct. 31. By Nov. 30, more than […]
Read MoreLatest Trends in Asbestos-Related Disease
It’s common knowledge in the scientific community that exposure to asbestos drives the development of several diseases. However, it’s important to remember that scientific knowledge doesn’t stand still. Researchers are always trying to learn something new when it comes to asbestos-related diseases, whether it has to do with diagnosis, treatment or prevention. During the course […]
Read MoreRobot May Protect Workers from Asbestos Exposure
In an effort to control the pollution problem, entire cities and neighborhoods have adopted recycling programs. And it’s not just the number of programs that’s expanding – it’s also the number of materials. In addition to plastic, glass and paper, more programs are accommodating the collection of compost and electronics. However, the construction and demolition […]
Read MoreHigh School Students Fight Asbestos Exposure in Court
High school is a time for adolescents to learn more about the responsibilities that adults face. One of the most important things that high school students learn about is using their voice, which is particularly important if they need to seek justice against someone who’s wronged them. Recently, I came across a story in the […]
Read MoreAsbestos Lawsuit Evidence that Won a $27.3 Million Verdict
Last month I announced the $27.3 million asbestos lawsuit verdict Kazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood obtained against Owens-Illinois, a former manufacturer of KAYLO asbestos containing thermal pipe insulation. Our client, Rose-Marie Grigg was diagnosed with mesothelioma in the fall of 2011. Her disease was caused from exposure to deadly asbestos fibers she inhaled while handling […]
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