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On October 24, 2017, attorneys for Hillshire Brands Co. failed to get a new trial in the Union Sugar plant asbestos case. In August 2017, an Alameda County jury held Hillshire Brands Co. (now part of Tyson Foods) liable for the death of 61-year old Mark Lopez in 2015. The jury awarded $13 million to […]

A woman in another state suffered adverse health effects that included mesothelioma, an incurable lung disease. She claimed her condition was caused by asbestos contained in talcum products made by Colgate-Palmolive company. The situation led to asbestos litigation that was recently settled to avoid a trial. There may be South Carolina readers currently facing similar legal challenges. […]

Mesothelioma is a serious type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. For those with the disease, an early diagnosis is key to having the best possible results in terms of treatment. However, mesothelioma can be hard to diagnose, especially in the beginning stages of the disease. A doctor should be advised anytime a patient […]

There are many old buildings in South Carolina, including schools, libraries and various factories and housing structures. While such buildings are often quite ornate and beautiful, they also could contain potentially dangerous health hazards. This is because a lot of paint, floor and ceiling tiles, insulation and other products used long ago contain asbestos. Cases […]