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Science Turns Asbestos Waste into Climate Solution at Abandoned Mine

1 month ago | asbestos.com | Michelle Whitmer |Jeff Cassell |Amy Edel

An abandoned asbestos mine in Baie Verte, in the Canadian province of Newfoundland, is slated for a significant environmental remediation project. BAIE Minerals, a company specializing in mineral upcycling, plans to initiate an innovative process to transform asbestos waste into usable resources. The Advocate mine began operating in 1963, supplying asbestos for Johns Manville’s diverse products. When the mine closed in 1994, about 50 million metric tons of asbestos tailings remained.
Veterans Outreach Accomplishments in 2024

1 month ago | asbestos.com | Aaron Munz |Walter Pacheco

Our Veterans Outreach team at The Mesothelioma Center had another great year helping veterans with asbestos-related diseases and working with Veterans Service Officers across the country. In 2024, we assisted over 200 veterans and their families who were affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses. We also sponsored the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers Conference in Denver and trained more than 500 VSOs in eight states. We also have big goals for 2025.
Jury Tries to Award $22M in Talc Case Defendant J&J Won

Jan 16, 2025 | asbestos.com | Travis Rodgers |Amy Edel

The jury in a mesothelioma case against Johnson & Johnson attempted to award plaintiff Michelle Felton $22 million even though J&J won the case. Jessica Dean, Felton’s attorney, said she had never seen a jury award damages on an issue not meant to be considered before. Michelle Felton is executor of the estate of Michaeleen Lee who died of mesothelioma. Lee used J&J’s talcum powder for decades. The suit alleged the talc was contaminated with asbestos.
Raging California Wildfires May Spread Toxic Asbestos

Jan 10, 2025 | asbestos.com | Travis Rodgers |Amy Edel

Thousands of people are under mandatory evacuation orders as uncontrolled wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area of Southern California. Others are also making the difficult choice to evacuate their homes and businesses as these deadly fires spread rapidly. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for the area. As these fast-moving flames consume homes, businesses, schools and industrial buildings, legacy asbestos in older structures can be released into the air.
Husband Files $25M J&J Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Suit

Jan 9, 2025 | asbestos.com | Travis Rodgers |Amy Edel

Andrew Curtin, of North Yarmouth, Maine, filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for $25 million in September 2024. Curtin’s wife, Cynthia Cartwright, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2017 and died 4 days after receiving her diagnosis. The suit claims she regularly used J&J’s talc-based baby powder and asbestos contamination of the talc caused her illness and death.
FDA Proposing New Tests for Asbestos in Talc Products

Jan 6, 2025 | asbestos.com | Travis Rodgers |Amy Edel

Congress passed a law in 2023 requiring the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to release new industry standards for asbestos testing in products. The agency will require manufacturers of all talc-containing products to test them for asbestos. The FDA’s proposal follows years of lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and other companies over allegations of asbestos-contaminated talc.
Judge Declines to Reduce $260M J&J Verdict

Nov 25, 2024 | asbestos.com | Travis Rodgers

An Oregon judge has ruled that a verdict against Johnson & Johnson in an asbestos case is constitutional. Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Katharine von Ter Stegge declined to reduce or void $260 million awarded in June 2024. Kyung Lee, who has mesothelioma, was awarded $200 million in punitive damages. She was also awarded $60 million in compensatory damages. Judge von Ter Stegge ruled both amounts are constitutional. J&J asked for a new trial 3 months after the verdict.
Mayo Clinic Reveals New Test for Mesothelioma

Nov 19, 2024 | asbestos.com | Travis Rodgers

Mayo Clinic researchers have created a new blood test to better detect mesothelioma. This could result in earlier diagnoses. It might also lead to new options for targeted therapies. The test finds complex DNA patterns that are common in mesothelioma cells. This new approach is more accurate than standard mesothelioma blood tests. This may also lead to better tracking of how a patient’s treatment is progressing.
Fairmont State University Named in Mesothelioma Lawsuit

Nov 4, 2024 | asbestos.com | Travis Rodgers |Amy Edel

Donna Spurling alleges Fairmont State University in West Virginia knowingly exposed her to asbestos. Doctors diagnosed her with mesothelioma in 2022. She attended FSU from 1998 to 2004. She filed an 18-count mesothelioma lawsuit that names the university as well as Mon General Hospital, WVU Health System, the State Board of Risk and Insurance Management and Metlife Insurance as defendants.
Mesothelioma & Yoga: Managing Anxiety and Depression

Nov 1, 2024 | asbestos.com | Dana Nolan |Amy Edel

This is Part 3 of a series of blogs discussing new guidelines for and potential of integrative therapies to treat mesothelioma-related anxiety and depression. Read Part 1 Can Integrative Therapy Help Anxiety and Depression? & Part 2 Using Mindfulness for Mesothelioma-Related Anxiety or Depression. The American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Society for Integrative Oncology have shared guidelines for cancer patients interested in yoga practice.