Not surprisingly, two decades after the ban, asbestos still kills 5,000 Britons each year. That’s because symptoms of disease often don’t show up until 20 to 40 years – or more – after exposure. This long exposure time is one of the reasons it is … [Continue reading] about Two Decades After Ban, Asbestos Still Kills 5,000 Britons Each Year
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Claire’s Finally Pulled Their Products Containing Asbestos
Claire’s finally pulled their products containing asbestos when the FDA affirmed the presence of asbestos after testing in 2017 and 2018. Though the removal was voluntary, it occurred only after the FDA issued a warning against the three contaminated … [Continue reading] about Claire’s Finally Pulled Their Products Containing Asbestos
FDA Affirms Asbestos Found in Cosmetics Targeting Teens
Asbestos found in cosmetics targeting teens and preteens continues to be a problem in a statement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week. This affirmation is the result of testing performed by U.S. PIRG, a consumer advocate group, in … [Continue reading] about FDA Affirms Asbestos Found in Cosmetics Targeting Teens
Ben DuBose Named 2019 President of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
February 27, 2019 Dallas, Texas Trial lawyer, Ben DuBose, took office in January as the 2019 president of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. Founded in 1963, the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association is a volunteer body of Dallas area trial … [Continue reading] about Ben DuBose Named 2019 President of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
Petition Filed by 15 Attorney Generals for EPA to Enhance Asbestos Reporting Rules
Attorney Generals in 14 states, plus the District of Colombia, have petitioned the EPA to enhance asbestos reporting rules. This would “address deficiencies” observed in the current chemical data reporting (CDR) asbestos rule. The petition asserts … [Continue reading] about Petition Filed by 15 Attorney Generals for EPA to Enhance Asbestos Reporting Rules
