ASBESTOS UPDATE: Jacksonville Elementary Inspected for Asbestos

Jacksonville Elementary School, in Little Rock, Ark., is being inspected for safety and building code violations, including the potential presence of asbestos, Mesothelioma reports.

Led by senior city building inspector Martin Sanady, the inspectors at the school found several other health…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Baldor Continues to Face Exposure Lawsuits

Baldor Electric Company continues to be a defendant in lawsuits alleging personal injury as a result of exposure to asbestos that was allegedly used in certain components of its products many years ago, according to the Company’s annual report filed…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Windstream Has $44.6Mil for ARO at Dec. 31

Windstream Corporation’s asset retirement obligations amounted to US$44.6 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2008, compared with US$45.2 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2007, according to the Company’s annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission…