Gordon worked for 34 years in Oakland, California at Sea-Land Shipping Company. From 1965 to 1999 he was involved with the inspection, grinding, replacement, and blowing out of heavy duty vehicle’s brakes.  These daily activities exposed Gordon to high levels … Continue reading →

The families of four deceased Baltimore men have been awarded a combined $9.6 million by a Maryland jury. Each of the men were exposed to asbestos and passed away from asbestos related lung cancer. The verdict was awarded to the … Continue reading →

Thomas was raised in rural Mississippi and as a teenager accepted a challenging position as a “roughneck” working on the oil drilling rigs. Because of limited ability to read and write, occupational opportunities were limited for Thomas and he accepted … Continue reading →

John, a retired plumber, worked on several large commercial buildings throughout the San Francisco area for over 40 years. From 1961 until 2008 John worked as a plumber for FDCC California Inc. where the nature of his occupation caused him … Continue reading →

The Environmental Health Perspectives journal has released a new report that analyzed mesothelioma cases worldwide. What they discovered is startling: around 20% of all mesothelioma cancer cases are not reported. Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer with a discouraging prognosis; once … Continue reading →

Rubert, a 72 year old man from Wight County Virginia, has been awarded a $25 million verdict against Exxon Mobile. For 21 years Rubert worked in a shipyard, including 11 years at Newport News Shipbuilding between 1966 and 1977. In … Continue reading →

Certified Environmental Services Inc. (CES) conspired with asbestos removal companies for nearly a decade. CES falsified lab results that proved the supposed proper removal of asbestos. Removal companies (such as Aapex Environmental and Paragon Environmental) were hired to remove asbestos from … Continue reading →

Daniel, the father of two sons, passed away due to mesothelioma cancer in 2008. Though monetary compensation cannot replace a father, the Maryland jury’s award of $2.4 million will ensure that Daniel’s family will be able to financially survive in … Continue reading →

Vernon worked at a grocery store and earned a modest 50 cents per hour when he was given an opportunity to triple his salary as a union painter. Taking this new job, Vernon soon found himself working as a painter … Continue reading →

Early detection of mesothelioma is one the most crucial factors in allowing a victim of the deadly disease to have any hope of combating its fateful prognosis. Researchers have recently made discoveries showing changes in the blood of mesothelioma patients … Continue reading →