A court recently ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay a total of $127 million to women who developed ovarian cancer after using the company’s brand of talcum powder. In two separate talcum powder cancer lawsuits, juries handed down verdicts finding that the company failed to warn women of the risks of using talcum powder for […]
Mesothelioma is normally due to asbestos exposure and a new study suggests that patients who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma may be at a higher risk of developing a secondary cancer. Mesothelioma, a rare and deadly form of cancer affecting the lining of the lungs and chest cavity, is caused by asbestos exposure and currently […]
Shein Law is pleased to report that appeals challenging two 2013 verdicts, in which our clients were awarded significant damages, have been dismissed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court as improvidently granted. Both clients suffered asbestos-related personal injuries and were awarded $2.3 and $2.5 million each in verdicts. One of the defendants in both cases, Crane […]
The latest advance in fighting malignant mesothelioma may come from an unexpected source: food and beverages. Mesothelioma, a rare cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure, is notoriously difficult to treat and currently has no cure. Recent studies, however, indicate that micronutrients found in plant-based foods and beverages may provide a key advantage in preventing […]
September 26, 2016 marks the 13th annual Mesothelioma Awareness Day. This day of recognition was established in 2004 to raise awareness for the devastating disease. Increasing awareness is an important step in raising funds to conduct research and develop treatments, and at Shein Law, we applaud those efforts. Many Americans have heard of mesothelioma, but […]
Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly form of cancer affecting the lining of the lungs and chest cavity. It is notoriously resistant to most standard cancer treatments, and many patients must undergo multiple forms of treatment which have no guarantee of success. Researchers are exploring numerous second line treatment options for mesothelioma patients, but so […]
Mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure, has few effective treatment methods and leaves patients with a short life expectancy. Many patients with mesothelioma or lung cancer are treated with chemotherapy, which can cause numerous unpleasant side effects like fatigue, insomnia, and depression. These side effects may not go away when treatment […]
Asbestos use has declined sharply since the 1970s, when it was discovered that inhaling or ingesting asbestos fibers causes mesothelioma and other devastating diseases like lung cancer. However, the fire-retardant mineral can still be found in older buildings and schools throughout the United States. Legislative measures are in place to protect current students, faculty, and […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is fining U.S. Steel Corp. for endangering employees by exposing them to asbestos. The fines, which total $170,000, come after months of investigation into practices at its Clairton Coke Works plant. This is the second time since 2011 that the company has been fined for these violations. The […]
A California man diagnosed with mesothelioma is not letting his ailment stop him from doing what he loves, stand-up comedy. In 2015, doctors told Quincy Jones, a 32-year-old comedian, that he was diagnosed with mesothelioma and had under a year to live. A rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure, mesothelioma is particularly deadly and can […]
