Chemical Maker’s Plan to Resolve Asbestos Lawsuits Criticized by U.S. Trustee
RPM International wants to use bankruptcy code to create fund for more than 10,000 asbestos claims.
July 2, 2010
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RPM International wants to use bankruptcy code to create fund for more than 10,000 asbestos claims.
Dispute settled, but not before anxieties—and potential health risks—arise.
Marco Island won’t be penalized, but contractor will pay $81,000 fine.
Having resolved nearly 1 million claims—and paid $1.4 billion—company hopes to create fund to compensate remaining asbestos exposure victims.
Utah woman inhaled asbestos fibers as a teenager, triggering deadly cancer years later
Jury finds deadly mesothelioma was caused by asbestos fibers—and chemical giant’s negligence.
Three arrests made; prosecutors say up to 80 teenagers were directed to remove cancer-causing asbestos from building.
06/01/2010 (Mesothelioma News) – Mesothelioma attorneys of Cooney & Conway filed suit on behalf of Alan F. on May 13, 2010, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
Linked to cancer and lung disease, asbestos is regulated but not banned—with some states stricter than others.
In what judge calls a ‘message’ to those tempted to take illegal shortcuts when handling asbestos, Michigan man will serve 13 months.
Citing “willful” and “serious” asbestos lapses, Michigan authorities levy $115,000 penalty.
Hidden for more than a year, cancer-causing material exposed public to dangerous health risk
RPM International wants to use bankruptcy code to create fund for more than 10,000 asbestos claims.
Dispute settled, but not before anxieties—and potential health risks—arise.
Marco Island won’t be penalized, but contractor will pay $81,000 fine.
Having resolved nearly 1 million claims—and paid $1.4 billion—company hopes to create fund to compensate remaining asbestos exposure victims.
Utah woman inhaled asbestos fibers as a teenager, triggering deadly cancer years later
Jury finds deadly mesothelioma was caused by asbestos fibers—and chemical giant’s negligence.
Three arrests made; prosecutors say up to 80 teenagers were directed to remove cancer-causing asbestos from building.
06/01/2010 (Mesothelioma News) – Mesothelioma attorneys of Cooney & Conway filed suit on behalf of Alan F. on May 13, 2010, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
Linked to cancer and lung disease, asbestos is regulated but not banned—with some states stricter than others.
In what judge calls a ‘message’ to those tempted to take illegal shortcuts when handling asbestos, Michigan man will serve 13 months.
Citing “willful” and “serious” asbestos lapses, Michigan authorities levy $115,000 penalty.
Hidden for more than a year, cancer-causing material exposed public to dangerous health risk
