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The first lawsuit against a company for asbestos was filed in 1929 however at that point in time it was difficult to prove that asbestos actually lead to Mesothelioma or cancer. There have been over 7,000 lawsuits filed in the United States alone, some of them were on the behalf of individuals and others were part of a group settlement.
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When did US Gypsum last use asbestos?
US Gypsum last used asbestos in their products in the mid-1970s. Following increased awareness of the health hazards associated with asbestos, the company ceased its use in manufacturing due to regulations and lawsuits related to asbestos exposure.
Are there any lawsuits against The Mortgage Professionals?
The general answer is yes. There are civil suits against some mortgage companies.
What is shingle asbestos?
Some concrete shingles did contain asbestos. Many shingles never were made with asbestos.
What are some of the dangers of asbestos removal?
I am renovating a building for work. We were told there is asbestos in it. Is removing the asbestos dangerous?
What types of asbestos found in wire gauze?
The asbestos in the wire gauze i think is a soft type of asbestos coz` some of the asbestos is very thick
Is there asbestos in electrical wire installation?
Yes, some wire insulation has asbestos.
Does insulation have asbestos?
Some, but not all, forms of insulation used to contain asbestos. Insulation applied new now does not contain asbestos.
Can you paint over asbestos?
Asbestos was used in a wide variety of building materials. Some of them can be painted and some cannot.
What is the current status of the lawsuits aganinst the tobacco industry?
There have been some successful suits against them, but by and large they are winning more cases than they are losing.
Can you legally use Asbestos Cement Pipe or does it require remediation?
It is probably not a good idea to install new asbestos pipe. Asbestos pipe requires remediation if and when it deteriorates to that it may be releasing asbestos fibers. Whether it is legal to install asbestos pipe depends one what legal jurisdiction you are in. Some countries have forbidden all use of asbestos containing products and some permit some uses to continue.
When is the 7nth amendment used today?
The 7th Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by a jury of your peers. It is used today in civil and criminal court cases. It is not used in maritime law, or lawsuits against the government. Some patent lawsuits may also not have a jury.
Is asbestos harmful to the lungs?
Yes, some varieties of asbestos have been linked with lung cancer.
