Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma News and Mesothelioma Attorneys: May 2005

Friday, May 06, 2005

Mesothelioma News

Fujirebio Diagnostics Submits Application to FDA For Approval of MESOMARK, the First Blood Test for Mesothelioma (RedNova)

Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc. (FDI), a world-leader in oncology testing, today announced that it submitted a 510K application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 29, 2005 for clearance of MESOMARK(TM), the first blood test for mesothelioma.

PALACE IN DEATH RAP (Daily Mirror)

THE widow of a worker who died after exposure to asbestos at Buckingham Palace was awarded nearly �180,000 in agreed damages yesterday. John Costello, 58, died from mesothelioma cancer in September 2001.

BUCK HOUSE DEATH PAYOUT (Daily Record)

THE widow of a man who died after exposure to asbestos at Buckingham Palace was awarded �177,901 damages yesterday. Mary Costello's husband John died in 2001 of the asbestos-related disease mesothelioma.

Appeals panel reinstates asbestos lawsuit (Courier-Post)

The state's Appellate Division on Thursday ruled that a local refiner had a duty to inform a union steamfitter that asbestos he brought home with him on his clothes could kill his wife.

Bridgeton residents sue over asbestos (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

The suit accuses the city of St. Louis and Lambert Field of violating the federal Clean Air Act.

K (Grove Sun Daily)

GROVE - Bernice T. Kaiser, age 87, a resident of Grove, passed away July 16, 2002 in a local nursing center. She was born October 20,1914 in Transcona, Manitoba, Canada, to the late Patricia and Thomas Shanoski.

Minerva (British Medical Journal)

Creaking lower backs seem to run in families. Japanese researchers now suggest that the mechanism of lumbar disc degeneration involves a genetically mutated protein found in the cartilage of affected individuals.

Palace worker's widow wins suit (Canoe)

LONDON -- A British court yesterday awarded the widow of a maintenance worker who died after exposure to asbestos at Buckingham Palace 177,000 pounds ($318,000 US) in damages.

Zinifex settles asbestos compensation case (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

A South Australian man has won compensation for an asbestos related lung disease he contracted as a Zinifex employee. A pre-trial conference found that the Port Pirie Zinifex smelter, then known as BHAS, was responsible for the man now suffering mesothelioma.

Widow wins �178,000 after palace workman killed by asbestos dust (The Scotsman)

THE widow of a maintenance worker who died after exposure to asbestos at Buckingham Palace was awarded �177,901 agreed damages yesterday.

Thursday, May 05, 2005

Mesothelioma News

Fujirebio Diagnostics Submits Application to FDA For Approval of MESOMARK, the First Blood Test for Mesothelioma (RedNova)

Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc. (FDI), a world-leader in oncology testing, today announced that it submitted a 510K application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 29, 2005 for clearance of MESOMARK(TM), the first blood test for mesothelioma.

PALACE IN DEATH RAP (Daily Mirror)

THE widow of a worker who died after exposure to asbestos at Buckingham Palace was awarded nearly �180,000 in agreed damages yesterday. John Costello, 58, died from mesothelioma cancer in September 2001.

BUCK HOUSE DEATH PAYOUT (Daily Record)

THE widow of a man who died after exposure to asbestos at Buckingham Palace was awarded �177,901 damages yesterday. Mary Costello's husband John died in 2001 of the asbestos-related disease mesothelioma.

Palace worker's widow wins suit (Canoe)

LONDON -- A British court yesterday awarded the widow of a maintenance worker who died after exposure to asbestos at Buckingham Palace 177,000 pounds ($318,000 US) in damages.

Zinifex settles asbestos compensation case (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

A South Australian man has won compensation for an asbestos related lung disease he contracted as a Zinifex employee. A pre-trial conference found that the Port Pirie Zinifex smelter, then known as BHAS, was responsible for the man now suffering mesothelioma.

Widow wins �178,000 after palace workman killed by asbestos dust (The Scotsman)

THE widow of a maintenance worker who died after exposure to asbestos at Buckingham Palace was awarded �177,901 agreed damages yesterday.

Palace widow wins asbestos payout (Telegraph.co.uk)

The widow of a maintenance worker who died of exposure to asbestos after working at Buckingham Palace for 22 years has been awarded �177,900 compensation.

Asbestos case settled (NEWS.com.au)

A PORT Pirie man has reached an out-of-court settlement with his former employer after becoming ill from working with asbestos.

Asbestos compensation ruling due (BBC News)

The widow of a man who died after exposure to asbestos at Buckingham Palace is due to hear how much compensation she will receive.

Widow of asbestos victim at Buckingham Palace awarded damages (Canada.com)

LONDON (AP) - A British court on Wednesday awarded the widow of a maintenance worker who died after exposure to asbestos at Buckingham Palace 177,000 pounds ($318,000 US) in damages.

Wednesday, May 04, 2005

Mesothelioma News

Fujirebio Diagnostics Submits Application to FDA For Approval of MESOMARK, the First Blood Test for Mesothelioma (RedNova)

Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc. (FDI), a world-leader in oncology testing, today announced that it submitted a 510K application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 29, 2005 for clearance of MESOMARK(TM), the first blood test for mesothelioma.

Zinifex settles asbestos compensation case (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

A South Australian man has won compensation for an asbestos related lung disease he contracted as a Zinifex employee. A pre-trial conference found that the Port Pirie Zinifex smelter, then known as BHAS, was responsible for the man now suffering mesothelioma.

Asbestos compensation ruling due (BBC News)

The widow of a man who died after exposure to asbestos at Buckingham Palace is due to hear how much compensation she will receive.

Huge payout for palace widow (Evening Standard)

The widow of a Buckingham Palace worker is set to receive a big payout after her husband died from asbestos related cancer. Maintenance worker John Costello died aged 58 after he contracted a form of cancer associated with exposure to the deadly substance.

Zinifex settles asbestos compensation case (ABC News via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)

A South Australian man has won compensation for an asbestos related lung disease he contracted as a Zinifex employee.

El Dorado Hills Asbestos Report Released (The KCRA Channel)

Just playing around in this Sacramento suburb can be enough to significantly boost the risk of exposure to cancer-causing asbestos, according to a report released today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Sierra kids inhaling high asbestos levels (InsideBayArea)

Children biking a dirt trail and playing baseball or soccer in a western El Dorado County town are breathing almost as many asbestos fibers as federal rules allow for asbestos workers wearing

Asbestos study brings adjustments (The Sacramento Bee)

Anxious or cavalier, angry or curious, El Dorado County residents and officials Monday were sizing up how a new federal asbestos study could affect their lives and their health.

Tuesday Planner for May 3, 2005 (Duluth News Tribune)

Health Fair '05 for third and fourth graders, today through Friday, First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline Parkway. Sessions: 8:45-10 a.m.; 10:15-11:30 a.m.; 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 1:15-2:30 p.m. Homeschoolers encouraged to attend today and Thursday. Call 722-0524.

Baron & Budd, P.C. Attorney Wesley Young Named Chair of the Asian Pacific Interest Section of the State Bar of Texas (PR Web)

Wesley Young, an attorney with the law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C., has been elected to serve as Chair of the Asian Pacific Interest Section (APIS) of the State Bar of Texas for the 2005 - 2006 session. [PRWEB May 3, 2005]

Tuesday, May 03, 2005

Mesothelioma News

Fujirebio Diagnostics Submits Application to FDA For Approval of MESOMARK, the First Blood Test for Mesothelioma (RedNova)

Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc. (FDI), a world-leader in oncology testing, today announced that it submitted a 510K application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 29, 2005 for clearance of MESOMARK(TM), the first blood test for mesothelioma.

Zinifex settles asbestos compensation case (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

A South Australian man has won compensation for an asbestos related lung disease he contracted as a Zinifex employee. A pre-trial conference found that the Port Pirie Zinifex smelter, then known as BHAS, was responsible for the man now suffering mesothelioma.

Zinifex settles asbestos compensation case (ABC News via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)

A South Australian man has won compensation for an asbestos related lung disease he contracted as a Zinifex employee.

Sierra kids inhaling high asbestos levels (InsideBayArea)

Children biking a dirt trail and playing baseball or soccer in a western El Dorado County town are breathing almost as many asbestos fibers as federal rules allow for asbestos workers wearing

Tuesday Planner for May 3, 2005 (Duluth News Tribune)

Health Fair '05 for third and fourth graders, today through Friday, First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline Parkway. Sessions: 8:45-10 a.m.; 10:15-11:30 a.m.; 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 1:15-2:30 p.m. Homeschoolers encouraged to attend today and Thursday. Call 722-0524.

Baron & Budd, P.C. Attorney Wesley Young Named Chair of the Asian Pacific Interest Section of the State Bar of Texas (PR Web)

Wesley Young, an attorney with the law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C., has been elected to serve as Chair of the Asian Pacific Interest Section (APIS) of the State Bar of Texas for the 2005 - 2006 session. [PRWEB May 3, 2005]

News in brief from Northern California (SanLuisObispo.com)

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. - Just playing around in this suburb east of Sacramento can be enough to significantly boost the risk of exposure to cancer-causing asbestos, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says.

Baron & Budd, P. C. Attorney Lisa A. Blue Inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (PR Web)

Lisa A. Blue, PhD, has been inducted as a fellow into the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL). Blue is one of 14 new inductees invited to join the elite group of 500 national and 100 international lawyers. Blue was selected after a rigorous membership evaluation process that encompassed legal skills, character, integrity and trial record. [PRWEB Apr 26, 2005]

Asbestos worries widen in foothills (The Sacramento Bee)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has found that everyday recreation at El Dorado Hills' busiest park and nearby schools can significantly elevate exposure to a particularly toxic kind of asbestos, according to air test results obtained by The Bee.

Dearborn plant site is being cleaned (Detroit News)

The former W.R. Grace processing plant at 14300 Henn St. in Dearborn is full of asbestos and possibly other hazardous materials. Giovanni Armenti, 77, is among the plant's neighbors who are sick of looking at the decaying structure.

Monday, May 02, 2005

Mesothelioma News

Dearborn plant site is being cleaned (Detroit News)

The former W.R. Grace processing plant at 14300 Henn St. in Dearborn is full of asbestos and possibly other hazardous materials. Giovanni Armenti, 77, is among the plant's neighbors who are sick of looking at the decaying structure.

News Your Views (The Edmond Sun)

As a long time resident of Edmond, living on Ninth Street, I would like to question the wisdom of installing the "traffic calming" devices on Ninth Street.

Investor Alert: May 9, 2005 is the Deadline to Join The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C.'s Shareholder Class Action (pzone via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)

DALLAS, April 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- There are only 12 more days until the May 9, 2005 deadline to file for appointment of Lead Plaintiff in the class action lawsuit against Viisage Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:VISGE)("Viisage" or the "Company"). If you purchased the securities of Viisage between October 25, 2004 and March 2, 2005, inclusive (the "Class Period") you may contact Baron & Budd, P.C. to

Community Calendar (Duluth Budgeteer News)

A Spring Clean-up Day will be held at the Dirt Floor Arena at the So St. Louis County Fairgrounds. The Christopher & Banks MS Walk will be held at the Hampton Inn, 310 Canal Park Dr. For details or to register, visit http://www.mssociety.org or call Erin Dougherty at (800) FIGHT-MS.

Asbestos legislation compensates victims (American International Automobile Dealers Association)

A Senate committee is scheduled to vote as soon as today on legislation that would set up a $140 billion trust fund to compensate victims of asbestos but ban lawsuits against industry groups.

Intraop Medical Corporation Announces that IORT Shows Promise in Treatment of Rectal Cancer (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Intraop Medical Corporation , manufacturer of the Mobetron, announced that according to research presented at a recent international meeting, intraoperative radiation therapy increases survival rates in patients with advanced or recurrent rectal cancer.

Investor Alert: May 9, 2005 is the Deadline to Join The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C.'s Shareholder Class Action (Primezone via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

DALLAS, April 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- There are only 12 more days until the May 9, 2005 deadline to file for appointment of Lead Plaintiff in the class action lawsuit against Viisage Technology (NASDAQ: VISGE - news ) , Inc. (Nasdaq (NASDAQ:

Asbestos bill sees changes (Daily Inter Lake)

As the fate of a federal asbestos compensation bill hangs in the balance, proponents of special provisions for Libby asbestos victims are working to ensure a full Libby "fix" remains in the bill.

Research and Markets: Providing Update Information on the Most Recent Advances Made and the Competitive Struggle That (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Large Pharma: 2004 A Year of Progress to their offering.

Investor Alert: May 9, 2005 is the Deadline to Join The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C.'s Shareholder Class Action (PrimeZone via Yahoo! Finance)

There are only 12 more days until the May 9, 2005 deadline to file for appointment of Lead Plaintiff in the class action lawsuit against Viisage Technology, Inc. . If you purchased the securities of Viisage between October 25, 2004 and March 2, 2005, inclusive you may contact Baron & Budd, P.C. to discuss your legal options.

Sunday, May 01, 2005

Mesothelioma News

Dearborn plant site is being cleaned (Detroit News)

The former W.R. Grace processing plant at 14300 Henn St. in Dearborn is full of asbestos and possibly other hazardous materials. Giovanni Armenti, 77, is among the plant's neighbors who are sick of looking at the decaying structure.

News Your Views (The Edmond Sun)

As a long time resident of Edmond, living on Ninth Street, I would like to question the wisdom of installing the "traffic calming" devices on Ninth Street.

Investor Alert: May 9, 2005 is the Deadline to Join The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C.'s Shareholder Class Action (pzone via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)

DALLAS, April 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- There are only 12 more days until the May 9, 2005 deadline to file for appointment of Lead Plaintiff in the class action lawsuit against Viisage Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:VISGE)("Viisage" or the "Company"). If you purchased the securities of Viisage between October 25, 2004 and March 2, 2005, inclusive (the "Class Period") you may contact Baron & Budd, P.C. to

Community Calendar (Duluth Budgeteer News)

A Spring Clean-up Day will be held at the Dirt Floor Arena at the So St. Louis County Fairgrounds. The Christopher & Banks MS Walk will be held at the Hampton Inn, 310 Canal Park Dr. For details or to register, visit http://www.mssociety.org or call Erin Dougherty at (800) FIGHT-MS.

Asbestos legislation compensates victims (American International Automobile Dealers Association)

A Senate committee is scheduled to vote as soon as today on legislation that would set up a $140 billion trust fund to compensate victims of asbestos but ban lawsuits against industry groups.

Intraop Medical Corporation Announces that IORT Shows Promise in Treatment of Rectal Cancer (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Intraop Medical Corporation , manufacturer of the Mobetron, announced that according to research presented at a recent international meeting, intraoperative radiation therapy increases survival rates in patients with advanced or recurrent rectal cancer.

Investor Alert: May 9, 2005 is the Deadline to Join The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C.'s Shareholder Class Action (Primezone via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

DALLAS, April 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- There are only 12 more days until the May 9, 2005 deadline to file for appointment of Lead Plaintiff in the class action lawsuit against Viisage Technology (NASDAQ: VISGE - news ) , Inc. (Nasdaq (NASDAQ:

Asbestos bill sees changes (Daily Inter Lake)

As the fate of a federal asbestos compensation bill hangs in the balance, proponents of special provisions for Libby asbestos victims are working to ensure a full Libby "fix" remains in the bill.

Research and Markets: Providing Update Information on the Most Recent Advances Made and the Competitive Struggle That (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Large Pharma: 2004 A Year of Progress to their offering.

Investor Alert: May 9, 2005 is the Deadline to Join The Law Firm of Baron & Budd, P.C.'s Shareholder Class Action (PrimeZone via Yahoo! Finance)

There are only 12 more days until the May 9, 2005 deadline to file for appointment of Lead Plaintiff in the class action lawsuit against Viisage Technology, Inc. . If you purchased the securities of Viisage between October 25, 2004 and March 2, 2005, inclusive you may contact Baron & Budd, P.C. to discuss your legal options.

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