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In a major legal development, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a stay on industry challenges to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rule banning chrysotile asbestos. The decision comes at the EPA’s own request, as the agency must now conduct a regulatory review mandated by a Trump-era executive order. This order requires …
Montana’s legislative proposals may shield BNSF Railway from liability, jeopardizing justice for Libby’s asbestos victims. A controversial legislative push in Montana has sparked outrage among victims of asbestos exposure in Libby, Montana. Critics argue that the proposed bills, if passed, would effectively shield BNSF Railway from liability in lawsuits tied to asbestos-related illnesses and deaths. …
Asbestos, a once widely-used mineral known for its heat resistance and durability, has long been associated with severe health risks, including deadly diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestosis. The Ban Asbestos Now Act (BANA) represents a crucial legislative initiative aimed at addressing these risks and protecting public health. This article delves into the importance of …
The U.S. Attorney in New Orleans says a contractor has plead guilty to a theft charge for defrauding a Louisiana school system out of more than $200,000. Federal prosecutors alleged that from 2015 to 2017, a Louisiana asbestos abatement inspector submitted false asbestos reports to Louisiana’s Terrebonne Parish School Board (TPSB.) The charges alleged that not only …
After producing baby powder since 1894, Johnson & Johnson will discontinue talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada. Years of charges their baby powder contained traces of asbestos brought lawsuits and public distrust. J&J suffered a loss in market value along with lessening sales. In 1980, J&J began selling a cornstarch version of the powder in response …
