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Whistle-blower Lawsuit Says Michigan Residents, Workers Exposed to Asbestos »

Whistle-blower Lawsuit Says Michigan Residents, Workers Exposed to Asbestos

Asbestos insulation was mishandled, former worker contends, creating risk of mesothelioma and other cancers.

Mesothelioma Update: 3rd Brother Faces Prison in Asbestos ‘Repeat Offender’ Case »

Mesothelioma Update: 3rd Brother Faces Prison in Asbestos ‘Repeat Offender’ Case

Egregious asbestos violations—including dumping the cancer-causing material down a school drain—were a family affair, say prosecutors

After Asbestos Inspection Fraud, New York City Boosts Oversight »

After Asbestos Inspection Fraud, New York City Boosts Oversight

Regulators to keep closer eye on inspectors in effort to reduce risk of asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma

Rhode Island Airport Corp, Contractors Agree to $25,000 Asbestos Violations Fine »

Rhode Island Airport Corp, Contractors Agree to $25,000 Asbestos Violations Fine

While officials say no one put at risk for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers, case shows how rules can be easily evaded.

Illinois Court Sees Record Number of Asbestos Lawsuits »

Illinois Court Sees Record Number of Asbestos Lawsuits

Judge cites indirect asbestos exposure—resulting in mesothelioma and lung cancer—as reason for increase.

Nonprofit Executives Plead Not Guilty in Asbestos Exposure Case »

Nonprofit Executives Plead Not Guilty in Asbestos Exposure Case

Prosecutors say teenagers were ordered to remove cancer-causing material during job-training program.

After Failing to Properly Remove Asbestos, Two Developers Face Prison Time »

After Failing to Properly Remove Asbestos, Two Developers Face Prison Time

Kansas City project ignored asbestos regulations—and mesothelioma risks to community

Mesothelioma News: Expansion of Asbestos Mining in Canada Sparks Global Outrage »

Mesothelioma News: Expansion of Asbestos Mining in Canada Sparks Global Outrage

Protests in Brussels, Hong Kong, New York, Seoul cite link between asbestos and mesothelioma in urging halt to controversial project

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