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Mesothelioma News

Here you can find the latest mesothelioma news featuring articles on landmark mesothelioma lawsuits, record compensation verdicts, asbestos claims settlement, mesothelioma research, new clinical trials and other mesothelioma news.

Linda Reinstein, Co-founder of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization ("ADAO"), is Stop Mesothelioma's Advocate of the Month

March 14, 2012 - Linda Reinstein’s life took an irreversible turn in 2003 when her husband Alan was diagnosed with mesothelioma. After bravely fighting this asbestos-related cancer, Alan died in 2006. Linda has transformed her personal mission to find answers into a global battle against the asbestos industry.
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Two Brothers Joined US Navy in 1965 Separated by Death from Mesothelioma Caused by Asbestos Exposure

February 27, 2012 - Michael Moreno and his younger brother, James, volunteered to join the US Navy in 1965 and served together on the USS Renville and USS Valley Forge through 1967. While aboard these vessels, Michael Moreno worked throughout the ships, but particularly in the engine rooms, evaporator rooms, and other areas below decks. Sadly, Michael was diagnosed with mesothelioma in June 2009 and died exactly eighteen months after the date of his diagnosis.

February 22, 2012 - Bonnie Anderson is a 10-year survivor of peritoneal mesothelioma. It has been a decade-long fight that began with her diagnosis in February 2002 and a fight that Bonnie still wages on a daily basis. Bonnie also zealously advocates for countless others exposed to asbestos in an effort that has become her life's work.
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Landmark NY Court Decision Allows Family of Asbestos Cancer Victim to Continue Lawsuit against Manufacturer of Talcum Powder

February 22, 2012 - In a landmark decision issued today, the New York Supreme Court held that a federal statute does not block a plaintiff’s right to sue for her asbestos-related injury under New York law. The decision marks the first time that this issue has been decided in a state court, and is a monumental victory for similarly-situated plaintiffs who wish to bring an asbestos lawsuit in New York state courts.

February 9, 2012 - Last week, Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP ("LPK"), scored a legal victory for the family of a veteran of the United States Navy and, at the same time, protected the rights of veterans nationwide suffering from asbestos-related diseases. The victory came after two large military contractors, Westinghouse Corporation (now owned by CBS) and General Electric filed a first of its kind motion asking a federal court to dismiss a claim of a Navy veteran before any evidence could even be presented.

February 1, 2012 - Last year was marked by success for Levy Phillips & Konigsberg LLP, as a number of the firm’s esteemed members, as well as the firm itself, have garnered acclaim from top legal publications for their excellence in public service, further establishing LPK as one of the nation’s premier law firms.
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Stop Mesothelioma Advocates of the Month for January 2012 are Erica Iacono & Janice Malkotsis

January 30, 2012 - Stop Mesothelioma names Erica Iacono and Janice Malkotsis Advocates of the Month for January 2012 for organizing the annual 5K Walk/Run for Hope, an event that raises money for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF).
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LPK Files Lawsuit on behalf of Auto Mechanic Diagnosed with Mesothelioma from Asbestos Brakes & Gaskets

January 11, 2012 - LPK has recently filed an asbestos lawsuit in the City of St. Louis, Missouri, on behalf of a retired automobile mechanic and his wife of 52 years. The plaintiff, recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, was exposed to asbestos during the 1950s through the 1980s while performing auto repair work including brake and clutch repair, general automotive repair involving replacement of asbestos-containing gaskets, as well as mufflers lined with asbestos. He was also exposed to asbestos from joint compound/joint cement while performing drywall work on various homes during this time period.

January 4, 2012 - Stop Mesothelioma, a Facebook page created and sponsored by Levy Phillips & Konigsberg LLP ("LPK"), has raised another $10,000 for mesothelioma research and efforts to ban asbestos. This brings the current total to over $50,000 based on LPK’s pledge to donate $1 for every "Like" the page receives up to $100,000. LPK has donated the most recent $10,000 to the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization ("ADAO"), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to giving a voice to victims of asbestos-related diseases.

December 28, 2011 - Brendan J. Tully, a mesothelioma attorney from the law firm of Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP ("LPK"), recently won a $2.5 Million verdict for the family of the late Lloyd "Barry" Benton, a Vietnam veteran, who died from mesothelioma at the age of 56. The trial was against John Crane Inc., a multi-national company that made and sold asbestos products that Mr. Benton used in the Navy and throughout his career as a union pipefitter.

December 21, 2011- In a decision issued today, the Honorable Joseph H. Rodriguez of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled that a bi-state commuter railroad cannot remove an asbestos victim’s state-based mesothelioma lawsuit simply because the railroad runs between two states.
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Case of Retired Flooring Mechanic Diagnosed with Mesothelioma from Asbestos Exposure from Floor Tiles, Linoleum, and Joint Compound, Moves to Trial

December 20, 2011 - The mesothelioma lawsuit of a retired flooring mechanic is now assigned to a judge for a jury trial in New York City. During a career that spanned over 30 years, the plaintiff installed flooring, including asbestos-containing floor tiles and linoleum. As a result of being exposed to the asbestos contained in those products, he has recently been diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure.

December 16, 2011 - Elizabeth Henderson and her son, Bruce Henderson, worked in their family's automotive shops in Louisiana between the 1950s and 1980s. During that period, both had significant exposure to asbestos-containing gaskets and clutches manufactured by Dana Companies LLC and Zoom Performance Products. As result, both died of mesothelioma in 2008 and 2010, respectively.
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Stop Mesothelioma Advocate of the Month for December 2011 is Missy Dorsey Bowles

December 13, 2011 - Missy Dorsey Bowles is taking a stand. Driven by faith and the memory of her father, she has become one of the most passionate advocates of mesothelioma research and awareness in her home state of West Virginia, having raised close to $30,000 in the last two years for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. For her inspiring display of determination and altruism, she is the Stop Mesothelioma Advocate of the Month for December 2011.

November 15, 2011 - For his dedication to the mesothelioma community, Larry Davis has been named Stop Mesothelioma's first "Advocate of the Month." Stop Mesothelioma is a Facebook project created and sponsored by Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP ("LPK Law"), which pledges to donate $1 to mesothelioma research and efforts to ban asbestos for every "Like" the page receives up to $100,000.
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Stop Mesothelioma Raises $40,000 in One Week and Donates It to Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

November 14, 2011 - In just one week, a new Facebook page called Stop Mesothelioma has raised $40,000 in an unprecedented social media campaign. Levy Phillips & Konigsberg LLP ("LPK"), the creator and sponsor of the page, has pledged to donate $1 to mesothelioma research and efforts to ban asbestos for every "Like" the page receives up to $100,000.
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Stop Mesothelioma Raises $10,000 in First 24 Hours and Donates It to Florida Charity Run to Fund Mesothelioma Research

November 9, 2011 - Members of the mesothelioma community showed the enormous power of social media by raising more than $10,000 in 24 hours on a new Facebook page called Stop Mesothelioma. Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP ("LPK"), the sponsor of the page, has pledged to donate $1 to mesothelioma research and efforts to ban asbestos for every "Like" the page receives up to $100,000.
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Louisiana Mesothelioma Attorneys of New Orleans’ Westbank Residents File Lawsuits Against Johns-Manville’s Marrero Based Asbestos Facility

October 14, 2011 - Louisiana mesothelioma attorneys from the nationally acclaimed law firm of Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP, have filed mesothelioma lawsuits on behalf of several Westbank area residents who were exposed to asbestos produced at the Johns-Manville facility in Marrero, LA. This plant manufactured asbestos pipes, and used both crocidolite and amosite asbestos, two varieties of amphibole asbestos.

September 26, 2011 - LPK's mesothelioma lawyers and staff members joined volunteers from the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at the second annual rally held outside of NBC's Today Show studios to commemorate National Mesothelioma Awareness Day to spread the word about asbestos and mesothelioma.
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New York Appellate Court Opposes Deposition of Mesothelioma Doctors

August 18, 2011 - Today, the New York Appellate Division, First Department, announced two decisions which will greatly influence the pre-trial process for two mesothelioma clients of Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP, and could also beneficially impact future lawsuits brought by asbestos victims and their families in the State of New York.
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