Mesothelioma Lawyer

In an event organized by the Hampshire Asbestos Support and Awareness Group, victims of asbestos exposure will release a thousand balloons Wednesday as part of the observation of Action Mesothelioma Day. Statistics show that nearly 600 people died from mesothelioma in the Portsmouth and southeast Hampshire region alone between 1984-2005. The organizers hope that the […]

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In 2006, Mike Gaglio died as a result of his asbestos-induced mesothelioma. Now, his widow, Patricia Gaglio, of Webster, NY, has founded a website dedicated to providing information and aid to people who are also suffering from mesothelioma. It is a compilation of books, travel information, and health and legal resources, and includes an online […]

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Sentencing in the case of a former Cayuga County employee charged in connection with the illegal removal of an asbestos-containing boiler was delayed this week. John M. Chick, 61, pleaded guilty in January to conspiracy to violate the federal Clean Air Act. He faces up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The sentencing […]

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A sealant company Key Highway Shipyard was ordered to pay to pay a 73-year-old man, George J. Linkus, $15.3 million after determining that he developed mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos-containing products made by the company. The order was made by a Baltimore jury.
Linkus worked at Key Highway Shipyard from 1952 to 1959.
In 1954, Linkus moved […]

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An experimental asbestos removal method will begin to be used in populated areas of the United States. The method, known as the Alternative Asbestos Control Method, uses a mixture of treated water that is sprayed onto buildings. The buildings are then demolished without removing the asbestos. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is condoning the […]

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