RPWB Welcomes A New Member
Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman is proud to announce that Aaron Dias has been named the firm’s newest member.
Dias has spent the entirety of his legal career with RPWB, beginning as a clerk during law school. In 2005, he …
Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos in Baby Powder
Over the past few years, thousands of people have filed lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of Johnson’s Baby Powder. Many regular users of the baby powder have developed ovarian cancer and other types of cancer.
Here, we answer …
Woman’s Lung Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Asbestos Exposure
Many people already understand that exposure to asbestos can cause victims to develop the deadly cancer mesothelioma. But what about other serious health effects? One woman points to asbestos exposure as the root cause behind her lung cancer diagnosis.
The …
Where Is Asbestos Exposure Likely To Occur?
Protecting oneself from asbestos might seem easy enough, but few people realize the truly astounding number of products that still contain this deadly substance. Asbestos exposure can occur at work, in the home or in any number of places because …
Neighbors at Risk of Asbestos Exposure After illegal Demolition
Despite the limits the government has placed on the use of asbestos in building supplies, the danger remains. Many older homes and structures in South Carolina were built with asbestos-containing materials in their floors, walls, roofs and other places. As …
Proving Asbestos Exposure Isn’t An Impossible Task
We recently published a SlideShare discussing the issue of proving asbestos exposure.
This is a concern for many who are diagnosed with mesothelioma, especially considering that asbestos exposure may have occurred several decades ago.
Please view our SlideShare for more …
Johnson & Johnson Allegedly Knew About Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos, a toxic, cancer-causing substance, is well-known to be dangerous to human health. This is not new information to anyone in South Carolina, and yet for decades Johnson & Johnson allegedly knew that their products were contaminated with asbestos, and …
Wife Sues Manufacturer Over Husband’s Mesothelioma Death
Contrary to what may be popular belief, asbestos exposure can occur virtually anywhere and at anytime, not just in the construction and manufacturing industries. The health effects of such exposure are tangible and devastating for victims who go on to …
Library Demolition May Cause Widespread Asbestos Exposure
Despite its once prevalent use in construction, most people in South Carolina now understand just how dangerous asbestos is. As such, communities have an understandable right to be concerned when they learn of a potential source of asbestos exposure or …
Parties Agree to Settle SC Nuclear Plant Class Action
SCANA and SCE&G Settle Class Action Lawsuit With Attorney General and Plaintiffs Related to V.C. Summer Nuclear Costs
Plaintiffs Richard Lightsey, LeBrian Cleckley, and Phillip Cooper have reached an agreement with SCANA Corporation and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company …