3 Common Products That May Still Contain Asbestos
People are often surprised to find out that exposure to asbestos is still a significant issue in the United States. It might seem that in the 40+ years since the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 gave the EPA broad …
Asbestos Exposure, Mesothelioma More Common Than You May Think
The vast majority of people in South Carolina have likely been exposed to asbestos at some point in their life. While even small amounts of asbestos can be extremely detrimental to human health, most people will not develop mesothelioma as …
Man Started illegal Fire, Community Suffered Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a highly toxic substance, which is why rules and regulations regarding its proper disposal are so incredibly important. Unfortunately, many South Carolina businessmen and women prefer to prioritize their own bottom lines over having to pay for the …
Early Detection of Mesothelioma
“I know I was exposed to asbestos decades ago. Is there any way to start testing early for mesothelioma?”
Occupational asbestos exposure was very common in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. It wasn’t until the 1970s that strict regulations were …
Fines Issued for Asbestos Exposure at Hotel Renovation
Renovations are often billed as exciting changes for the future, but in some cases they can be deadly. Because of the once widespread use of asbestos in South Carolina and across the rest of the nation, exposure during renovations are …
More than 50 people pursue asbestos litigation after demolition
More than four dozen people are suing Johnson Controls Inc. and TOCON Holdings LLC for their alleged role in exposing a group of residents to the toxic substance asbestos. Their claim stems from the demolition of a manufacturing plant. In …
Is Asbestos Exposure A Thing of The Past?
Construction workers, those in the manufacturing industry and many others in South Carolina, frequently work with strange-sounding chemicals and substances but never develop cancer. So what makes asbestos exposure so different in this regard? Asbestos is well-understood to be a …
RPWB is a 2019 U.S. News Best Law Firm
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman was named a 2019 Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report, recognizing the plaintiff firm for its work on mass torts and class actions, product liability, securities, healthcare law, …
Parents Understandably Concerned About Asbestos Exposure and Mold
Like most good parents in other states, South Carolina parents of elementary-age school children expect school administrators and faculty to do all they can to keep their children safe when classes are in session during the school year. Many parents …
The Role of The Whistleblower: A Look at Qui Tam Litigation
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 …