Legislation to provide more oversight in the cosmetic industry is a step closer to being implemented. Asbestos has contaminated makeup products for decades due to the unregulated use of cosmetic-grade talcum powder. In 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance document for the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), highlighting […]
Johnson & Johnson is facing multiple lawsuits after allegations that their talc-based powder products cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, and gynecological cancers. Last month, the bankruptcy court for the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey denied the company’s second attempt to file bankruptcy to avoid paying claimants. Asbestos contamination in talc-based products, particularly […]
Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final approval of the “Asbestos; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements” rule, which adds reporting requirements for asbestos under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The asbestos reporting rule comes amidst continuing concerns about the long-term risks of asbestos exposure. Even though most uses of asbestos were […]
On Friday, July 28, 2023, Johnson & Johnson lost another battle in its defense of claims that its talcum powder causes cancer. A bankruptcy judge in New Jersey denied J & J’s second attempt to file for bankruptcy. Michael B. Kaplan of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey announced his decision […]
Asbestos exposure causes serious illnesses, such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Its use has been heavily restricted for years, but never outright banned in the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued new guidance regarding the use of asbestos, tightening the restrictions. The rule addresses critical gaps in current asbestos regulations, specifically […]
Asbestos exposure causes deadly diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Patients diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease can pursue legal action against those responsible. To do this, there will need to be evidence. An experienced mesothelioma lawyer can help guide you through the process and collect the information you need. Patients should gather all medical records […]
Shein Law is pleased to announce that Benjamin Shein, Esq. and Bethann Schaffzin, Esq have each been named to the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Founder Benjamin Shein, Esq. is a top-rated attorney who has settled numerous asbestos, personal injury, and wrongful death cases arising from mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases. He has obtained several […]
Although society has known about the link between asbestos and mesothelioma for about a century, that doesn’t make the stories of hardworking people who died after contracting mesothelioma any less tragic. Unfortunately, those stories include the story of Richard Shellenberger, a general manager of dairy plant operations at Lancaster County-based Kreider Farms, who died after […]
Asbestos is closing two additional schools in Philadelphia, with one shut down for the rest of the school year. According to letters sent to Frankford High and Mitchell Elementary, plaster that had previously been cleared as not containing asbestos is in fact damaged and does contain the dangerous toxin. When disturbed, asbestos can become airborne […]
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Although mesothelioma is incurable, getting treatment early can increase life expectancy and give patients more options, including surgery. Data shows that pairing surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) can improve life expectancy even more. Like many forms of cancer, chemotherapy is standard for mesothelioma. […]
