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23 Jan 2012, 10:24 am
Some of what we do know: Mesothelioma is an incurable form of cancer It is caused by exposure to asbestos, a natural mineral Asbestos was used in the United States from the early 20th Century to roughly 1991 It was primarily used in insulation and coating products to resist fire When ingested, it attaches to major organs, causing the fatal cancer A person can be exposed to asbestos and not feel symptoms for three to four decades The median lifespan after… [read post]
12 Jan 2012, 6:28 am
Asbestos was used in the United States for decades until the early 1990s. [read post]
6 Jan 2012, 3:00 am
The opinion doesn’t dwell on the point, but I would add that Metso was the plaintiff, and a plaintiff, who choses a US forum and invokes the judicial power of the United States, should be prepared to follow US procedures. [read post]
28 Dec 2011, 6:57 pm
Victory for Exploration and Production Companies A couple weeks ago, the Court handed Shell Oil Company, and its Big Oil brethren, a huge win against Texas royalty owners. [read post]
12 Dec 2011, 4:45 pm
In the last two decades, coal production in the Powder River Basin jumped nearly two-and-a-half times thanks to lower production costs and lower sulfur content compared to coal in the eastern United States. [read post]
12 Dec 2011, 10:50 am
United States, companies have endured strict liability for the criminal acts of employees who were acting within the scope of their employment and who were motivated in part by an intent to benefit the corporation. [read post]
12 Dec 2011, 6:16 am
All kinds of companies used it. [read post]
7 Dec 2011, 3:53 pm
Some states have laws requiring the company to compensate the surface owner for uses of and damage to the land. [read post]
7 Dec 2011, 1:37 pm
If you have an interest in the history of science, especially as it plays out in the so-called state-of-the-art defense in products liability litigation, you may find the following offer helpful. [read post]
5 Dec 2011, 6:38 am
It wasn't until around 1990 that mining and shipment of the product stopped, though it was never formally banned in the United States. [read post]
25 Nov 2011, 8:17 am
In the United States, asbestos isn't actually banned, but it hasn't been used for decades. [read post]
18 Nov 2011, 8:48 am
The government has leased most of its mineral resources, including most of the Pinedale Field, to oil and gas companies (the Operators). [read post]
4 Nov 2011, 11:27 am
There are 11 Brazilian companies that continue to mine asbestos and product asbestos-containing products. [read post]
4 Nov 2011, 9:03 am
Defendants removed the action to the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, on diversity of citizenship grounds. [read post]
26 Oct 2011, 11:21 am
According to the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), Massey Energy Company was guilty of “industrial homicide” for the deaths of 29 miners in Raleigh County, WV on April 5, 2010. [read post]
20 Oct 2011, 10:17 am
The ultimate goal of Sec. 1502 is to prevent minerals mined by illegal armed groups and the Congolese National Army, known as conflict minerals, from entering the supply chain and being purchased by companies in the United States and abroad. [read post]
17 Oct 2011, 2:27 pm
Mesothelioma, for those who are unaware, is a rare form of cancer that is developed by exposure to asbestos, a mineral that has never officially been banned by the United States, but one that is rarely used anymore. [read post]
17 Oct 2011, 7:04 am
Some processing facilities are beyond the reach of United States law and may not be compelled to provide reliable information. [read post]
7 Oct 2011, 8:50 am
Moreover, with the advent of trade agreements, products from outside the United States that contain asbestos are now being introduced into the American consumer marketplace. [read post]
1 Oct 2011, 1:19 pm
Many buildings in the United States were constructed with asbestos because it is fire-resistant and can be used in many products, from insulation to ceiling tiles to use as coating for piping and brake pads. [read post]
