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Legislation & LitigationRetired U.S. District Judge Freda Wolfson delivered what may be a major setback for Johnson & Johnson in its long-running talc litigation. Wolfson serves… -
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Asbestos Exposure & BansAsbestos Advocates Sue Federal Agencies for East Wing Records
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization is suing the Trump Administration for access to records related to asbestos safety during the demolition of the White House’s… -
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Asbestos Exposure & BansRFK Jr. Signs Pullback of Asbestos Test Proposal for Talc Cosmetics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially withdrawn a proposed rule that would have required companies to test talc-based cosmetics for asbestos. Secretary… -
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Legislation & LitigationWhat the Court Documents Show About J&J’s $966M Loss
After four years of litigation, a Los Angeles County Superior Court jury has awarded a historic $966 million to the family of Mae K. -
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Legislation & LitigationJudge Increases Mesothelioma Verdict Against Johnson & JohnsonÂ
A Connecticut judge has added more money to a jury’s verdict award for a plaintiff with mesothelioma who filed suit against Johnson & Johnson. -
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Legislation & LitigationLawmakers Renew Asbestos Ban Effort to Prevent Mesothelioma
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon and Don Bacon of Nebraska are leading a bipartisan effort to pass the Alan… -
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Research & Clinical TrialsMesothelioma Blood Test, Pre-Surgery Immunotherapy Offer Hope
Researchers are reporting promising advances for people with pleural mesothelioma who can have surgery. One tested immunotherapy given before and after surgery. The other… -
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Asbestos Exposure & BansJoin ADAO’s 20th Annual Asbestos Awareness & Prevention Event
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization will host its 20th annual Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference on September 12 and 13 in New York City… -
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Legislation & LitigationJudge Approves Presperse $50M Talc-Asbestos Bankruptcy Deal
Hundreds of asbestos exposure injury claims are set to be resolved after a federal judge approved a bankruptcy plan for cosmetics supplier Presperse and… -
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Treatment & Doctors2025’s Top Cancer Hospitals: Best Places for Mesothelioma Care
People diagnosed with mesothelioma have another reason to trust major hospitals this year. U.S. News & World Report released its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals for…