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By Chuck Dukes Qui tam litigation allows private citizens, like you, to join in the battle against government fraud. Every year, many of our public institutions—from the military to Medicare—are plagued by fraud. Astonishingly, it’s estimated that nearly 10% of all federal spending, or $350–$400B per year, is lost due to fraud. And by and […]

Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. Many people develop mesothelioma due to workplace asbestos exposure that occurred decades ago. When a person is diagnosed with mesothelioma, the victim and his or her family members may be eligible for significant compensation. Victims can hold negligent companies accountable for the asbestos exposure that caused their disease […]

Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer caused by exposure to the toxic substance asbestos. Every year in the United States, an average of 3,000 people receive a mesothelioma diagnosis. Annual deaths from mesothelioma total about 2,500. Although preventing asbestos exposure from a negligent party can be difficult, people in South Carolina can be more aware of common exposure […]

The United States Supreme Court recently heard an asbestos-related case, addressing the issue of third-party liability. This is one of the first cases heard by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the newest member of the Supreme Court. In Air and Liquid Systems Corp. v. Devries, the Court considered the case of two women – both widows of Navy […]