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newsLegislation & LitigationConsumer products giant Colgate-Palmolive once again is paying for the alleged link between the company’s Cashmere Bouquet talcum powder and deadly asbestos exposure.
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Johnson & Johnson Facing Asbestos Talcum Powder Lawsuits
Recently unsealed documents from a lawsuit against consumer goods and pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson revealed the company knew for decades its talc products… -
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New VA Health Care Bill Can Help Mesothelioma Patients
A recent extension and reform of the Veterans Choice Program could allow for better access to care for veterans diagnosed with rare cancers such… -
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EPA Includes Asbestos in Top 10 Dangerous Chemicals
Asbestos, a mineral linked to various deadly health conditions and cancer such as mesothelioma, may finally get the scrutiny it needs so regulators can… -
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New Zealand Enacts National Asbestos Ban
New Zealand will prohibit importation of all asbestos products and materials beginning Oct. 1, joining 57 other countries that already ban asbestos use. -
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Canada’s Prime Minister Trudeau Commits to Ban Asbestos
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced what labor and public health groups have spent years waiting to hear about the nation’s asbestos… -
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Asbestos Ban in Sweden Leads to Drop in Mesothelioma
The strict ban on asbestos more than 30 years ago in Sweden has produced a tangible decline in mesothelioma throughout the country. It has also helped fuel the growing debate about establishing… -
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Woman Wins $13M for Deadly Asbestos in Talcum Powder
A California woman won a $13 million lawsuit against Colgate-Palmolive after a jury determined she developed mesothelioma from asbestos in the company’s Cashmere Bouquet… -
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James Hardie Proposes Compensating Asbestos Victims in Installments
Asbestos victims who filed claims against James Hardie Industries, an Australian building materials company, may never live to see their legal compensation if a… -
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Rep. McCarthy’s Lawsuit Shines Light on Asbestos Dangers
Past exposure to asbestos will dramatically increase the chances of a smoker developing lung cancer, a fact that may gain considerable attention in the…