Woman Blames Mesothelioma on Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder
South Carolina consumers trust companies to provide safe and effective products. When these expectations are violated, an individual’s safety, health and well-being may be at risk. An out-of-state woman is currently seeking $28 million from Johnson & Johnson, claiming that …
Families of two smokers hooked by free samples awarded $113 million
The families of a pair of deceased smokers from the United States Virgin Islands were awarded $113 million by two juries last month.
In a consolidated trial, the juries found that the maker of Newport cigarettes (previously Lorillard, now R.J. …
Lawsuit Claims Apartment Complex Knew About Asbestos Exposure
South Carolina workers are at particular risk for exposure to the deadly asbestos, especially when clearing away debris from work sites. An out-of-state crew claims that they were knowingly subjected to asbestos exposure when an apartment complex repeatedly denied the …
Pathologist Testifies During Victim’s Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Baby powder was once largely comprised of talc, a substance that is frequently contaminated with asbestos. In the past, this type of talc baby powder was a commonly-used substance by many in South Carolina, and now some residents may be …
EPA Ignores Those Most at Risk for Mesothelioma
Analyzing the potential of asbestos exposure for high-risk workers is essential for keeping them safe on the job. Unfortunately, those who are most likely to encounter asbestos will be left out of the Environmental Protection Agency‘s new risk analysis …
Suffering From Mesothelioma? Your Employer Might be to Blame
The narrative around asbestos is fraught with corporate interests and influence. Before the public understood the associated risks, many corporations were fully aware of the dangers but chose to conceal that information. Even now, some South Carolina businesses limit the …
New Device Could Detect Asbestos in The Air
Asbestos is a material that cannot be seen or smelled, but that doesn’t mean it’s not dangerous. Asbestos wreaks havoc on the human body. Individuals who were exposed to asbestos decades ago may go on to develop mesothelioma later in …
Welder Blames Former Employer for Asbestos Exposure
Working with or around asbestos is dangerous, and South Carolina employers should always be certain that they provide workers with the proper safety gear, training and knowledge to do so safely. Sadly, many workplaces conceal this type of important information, …
Back-to-school Shopping with a Side of Asbestos Exposure?
Back-to-school time is an exciting period for parents and children alike. South Carolina families are usually focused on clothes shopping and buying new supplies in the weeks leading up to the start of the new term. Few, however, have asbestos …
Wells Fargo Under Fire For 401(k) Rollover Practices
RPWB attorneys are investigating claims that Wells Fargo may have advised people rolling over their 401(k) retirement plans to invest in alternative investments in order to earn higher fees and commissions.
These 401(k) rollovers have caught the attention of federal …