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 …
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 …