Libby, Montana, is synonymous with asbestos exposure. Over the years, thousands of residents have been exposed to extreme levels of asbestos through the natural vermiculite mines in the town, resulting in thousands of pending claims against the company in charge, W.R. Grace. Montana’s Supreme Court has appointed 6 additional judges to handle Libby asbestos cases…
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Another Johnson & Johnson Asbestos Trial Is Underway
Industry giant, Johnson & Johnson have recently come under fire for allegations that their widely used talc baby powder contains cancer-causing asbestos fibers. The latest in a string of asbestos lawsuits has been filed by mesothelioma victim, Terry Leavitt, in Oakland, California. This Leavitt vs. Johnson & Johnson asbestos trial is now underway. Leavitt used…
Asbestos Claim Against Ford Moves Forward in Former Mechanic’s Exposure Case
An asbestos claim against Ford Motor Co. and manufacturer Cummins Inc. moves to trial where a jury will decide whether a former Ford mechanic developed peritoneal mesothelioma as a result of working with the companies’ asbestos-containing brake linings. Former Ford Mechanic Develops Peritoneal Mesothelioma Victor Michel worked a career as an engine mechanic at Ford…
New Report Links Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder to Asbestos
A 2018 Reuters report claims that Johnson & Johnson, one of the world’s leading baby powder manufacturers, hid the truth about asbestos lurking in its talc. A series of recent lawsuits against the company also sided with plaintiffs, who claim the company’s baby powder caused their cancer. These events caused the company’s stock to plummet…
New FDA Approved Drug Targets Genetic Cancer Mutations
The FDA’s newly approved drug, larotrectinib (known by the brand name Vitrakvi), is the first genetics-based cancer drug that doesn’t treat just one specific form of cancer. That’s because this new drug focuses on TRK fusion genes, which occur in many different types of cancer, making it a potentially effective mesothelioma treatment. How Larotrectinib Works…
DIY Home Reno Trends and Hidden Asbestos Risks
We’re all familiar with do-it-yourself (DIY) TV shows and see the risks involved when you take matters (and hammers) into your own hands. From burst water pipes to unsafe scaffolding, DIY isn’t for everyone. But there is another risk that many DIYers are not aware of—asbestos home renovations. Asbestos was a widely used building material…
National Cancer Institute Announces Mesothelioma Funding
$10.7 million has been granted to the Abramson Cancer Center, located within the University of Pennsylvania, by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Researchers will use the funding to evaluate treatment methods for lung cancers and mesothelioma in the hope of finding an innovative new cure. Investing in CAR T Cell Therapy The NCI’s latest grant…
Mesothelioma Treatment Side Effects to Be Aware of
There are 3 standard mesothelioma treatment forms: surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. While the goals of these treatments are to extend your life and reduce your discomfort they all can create some unpleasant side effects. Some of the possible mesothelioma surgery side effects: Pain Fatigue Appetite loss Swelling at the surgery site Drainage from the…
Jury Sides With Johnson & Johnson in Talc Powder Mesothelioma Case
Johnson & Johnson has been under criticism for years due to claims that their talc powder products may result in asbestos-related diseases, like mesothelioma. However, a jury in New Jersey recently found J&J not liable in a case where talc allegedly caused a victim’s mesothelioma. Rosalind Henry sued Johnson & Johnson, claiming asbestos is present…
