The Fight for Workers Dealing with Asbestos Exposure
In countries such as the U.S., certain conveniences are often taken for granted, including cars, plumbing and electricity. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we rarely think about the amount of work and labor that went into producing these goods. Such a thought becomes poignant when we remember that some workers deal with […]
Read MoreThe Asbestos Facts about Clear Creek Management Area
For years, Kazan Law has fought misinformation in the courtroom. When we enter the fray we are armed with decades of experience. We learn from medical doctors, epidemiologists, industrial hygienists, economists, mineralogists and other experts who are at the top of their respective fields. We constantly read the cutting edge medical and scientific publications in […]
Read MoreHonoring the 2013 Broussard Scholarship Recipients
Last week the Alameda County Superior Court and the Allen E. Broussard Scholarship Foundation co-sponsored Alameda County Superior Court Law Day, where the recipients of the 2013 Broussard Scholarship were honored at the Law Day Student Luncheon. The Kazan, McClain, Abrams, Fernandez, Lyons, Greenwood, Oberman, Satterley & Bosl Foundation was pleased to support the Allen […]
Read MoreRotterdam Convention a Scandal
A press release came across my desk this morning that is alarming to the protection of humanity. Today marks the final day of the Rotterdam Convention, a global treaty which promotes open exchange of information between countries and calls on exporters of hazardous chemicals to use proper labeling, include directions on safe handling, and inform […]
Read MoreAsbestos Exposure Warnings for Mining Operations
In some parts of the country, the economic climate has forced several communities to consider drastic actions to revive their job sectors. For some regions, this means turning to mining. This isn’t a decision to take lightly, because mining can wreck the local environment. Also, depending on what the local rock ores and soil are […]
Read MoreAsbestos Cement a Life-Threatening Issue for Workers
One part of history that never fails to anger me is that despite the federal government’s efforts to curb asbestos exposure during the 1970s and 1980s, policies that banned a wide range of asbestos-containing products were short-lived. Thanks to the relentless efforts of industries, a large number of items are still allowed to be manufactured […]
Read MoreUnited States’ Failed Asbestos Ban
Whenever scientists discover that a chemical utilized in the manufacturing of products is actually harmful to people who use them, they may push public health or government officials to curb use of that chemical. When it comes to an asbestos ban, I’m often left with the following question: Why hasn’t the American government banned the […]
Read MoreThe Asbestos Lobby: Kazan Law and Consumers Fight Back
The global asbestos industry through the asbestos lobby is desperate to make consumers forget that their business is tied to increasing rates of deadly diseases such as malignant mesothelioma. Proponents’ attempts to flat-out deny this link have shown that they are not above using faulty science to deceive lawmakers or the general public, no matter […]
Read MoreAsbestos Containing Products Still Manufactured Today
Public awareness about the dangers of asbestos containing products is increasing. Storms on the East Coast drew attention to the presence of the material in the wreckage, while movies and TV shows, ranging from 1994’s “With Honors” to Fox TV’s “Bones,” have portrayed the devastating effects that asbestos can have on people who inhale the […]
Read MoreThe Chrysotile Asbestos Lobby: Denying Scientific Truth
For more than 70 years, scientists have released study after study demonstrating how all forms of asbestos, particularly including the chrysotile form, are dangerous because they cause fatal diseases such as malignant mesothelioma and lung cancer. Between this research and the growing amount of outrage coming from consumers, it would be reasonable to expect every […]
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