Five lawsuits have been filed this month against numerous companies and people associated with Rockwool Industries, a company that manufactured insulation, for allegedly contributing to dozens of illnesses in Cameron, Missouri. [read post]

Asbestos Trust Funds – Bankrupt Asbestos Companies Due to the overwhelming number of lawsuits filed against asbestos manufacturers, many manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of raw asbestos and asbestos-containing products have set aside over $30,000,000,000 ($30 Billion) in trust funds for victims of asbestos diseases (mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, other cancers). [read post]