ASBESTOS UPDATE: New Asbestos Danger Discovered in Libby, Mont.

An Associated Press investigation found that the United States federal government has known for at least three years that two giant piles of bark and wood chips on the edge of Libby, Mont., were contaminated with an unknown level of…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Canada Accused of Exporting Asbestos Overseas

The United States government has accused Canada of exporting asbestos to other countries and it as been disclosed that Canada is spending million to rid its buildings of asbestos, the French Tribune reports.

Canada estimates that it will cost US$873 million…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Court Denies Williams’ Bid for Reconsideration

The U.S. States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, denied Howard Williams’ Motion for Reconsideration, in a suit involving asbestos filed against the U.S. Government and FCI-Milan.

The case is styled Howard V. Williams, Antonial Randle, Roy Robinson, David…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Ill. Court Denies Will’s Testimony Petition

The U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, denied Patrick Will’s Verified Petition for Order to Perpetuate Testimony in a case involving asbestos styled Patrick Will, Petitioner v. United States of America, Respondent.

District Judge J. Phil Gilbert entered judgment in…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Lineberry’s Action v. U.S. Gov’t. Dismissed

The U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, Texarkana Division, issued a memorandum adopting the recommendation of the U.S. Magistrate Judge to dismiss the claims, including asbestos exposure claims, filed by Jed Stewart Lineberry.

The case is styled Jed Stewart Lineberry…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Court Affirms Ruling in Case Against Little

The U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, affirmed a district court’s decision, which ruled against Chick Arthur Little in the asbestos case styled, United States of America, Plaintiff- Appellee v. Chick Arthur Little, Defendant-Appellant.

Circuit Judges Paul J. Kelly, Bobby R.…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Court Affirms Ruling in Case Against Hylton

The U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, upheld a district court’s decision, which ruled against Guy R. Hylton, Jr. in the asbestos case styled United States of America, Plaintiff- Appellee v. Guy R. Hylton, Jr., Defendant-Appellant.

Circuit Judges Paul J. Kelly,…