Asbestos Abatement Situation in PA So Questionable the Feds Got Involved
The School District of Philadelphia may reach an agreement with the federal Dept. of Justice concerning their investigation into asbestos in the city’s schools.
The School District of Philadelphia may reach an agreement with the federal Dept. of Justice concerning their investigation into asbestos in the city’s schools.
A Florida woman received $2.7 million in damages for her peritoneal mesothelioma. She claims it was caused by asbestos dust created by the defendant’s brake grinder.
Asbestos can cause ovarian cancer after a woman inhales or swallows fibers in the air or uses asbestos-contaminated talcum powder on her pubic area.
Half of the buildings affected by March’s Eaton Fire in Los Angeles tested positive for asbestos. Abatement had to be done by hand, slowing down recovery efforts.
Benzene causes many injuries, including leukemia. This chemical is in tobacco smoke, and about half of those exposed to benzene inhale it this way.
Using a stove that burns natural gas can produce high levels of benzene in your home, depending on several factors. Benzene is a chemical that causes leukemia.
Benzene can cause acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an often fatal blood cancer. Your chances of survival depend on many factors, including your age and overall health.
Makers of anti-acne creams are voluntarily recalling their products after the Food and Drug Administration found they contain benzene, a cancer-causing chemical.
A Whole Foods is suing several parties involved in an abatement project next to a North Carolina store, which shut down due to asbestos leaking into the building.
Federal law requires regular inspection of schools known to have asbestos. A recent audit found that New York City has done a few of these over many years.
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