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Written by Ben DuBose, Trial Attorney | DuBose Law Firm, PLLC Georgia-Pacific, the Koch Industries-owned paper and building products company, is reportedly preparing a new bankruptcy filing to resolve tens of thousands of pending asbestos and mesothelioma claims. The move would end one of the longest-running tests of the Texas Two-Step strategy, a maneuver that …
Asbestos was never a safe material. It was a cheap one. For most of the 20th century, the U.S. mined it aggressively, used it in thousands of products, and disposed of it with almost no regulatory oversight. The environmental consequences of that are still active. Contaminated mine sites, asbestos-laced soil, and improperly managed demolition waste …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn its proposed rule to standardize how talc products are tested for asbestos contamination. While framed as a regulatory decision, the outcome reflects a broader reality: despite decades of scientific evidence linking asbestos to cancer, efforts to enforce consistent testing standards continue to face resistance. For consumers …
Spring often brings a renewed desire to repair, remodel, and refresh homes. Warmer weather makes it easier to open windows, tackle repairs, and begin long-planned renovation projects. Yet before any demolition begins, homeowners should pause and consider a critical safety concern: asbestos. An asbestos safety renovation checklist helps homeowners identify hidden hazards before they disturb …
Historic asbestos cases that changed the law, but also corporate accountability, and the rights of injured workers across the United States. What began as nearly impossible lawsuits against powerful manufacturers eventually evolved into a mature and structured area of law. For most of the 20th century, asbestos companies operated with little oversight. Workers inhaled insulation …
