Redress for 9,500 asbestos deaths
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned law designed to compensate victims of asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.
Progress the Highlight of Second International Mesothelioma Symposium
Fresh evidence of progress in the diagnosis and treatment of an aggressive asbestos-related cancer was the highlight of the Second International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma last week.
Asbestos law to compensate up to 9,500 bereaved families
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned special measures law designed to compensate for diseases caused by asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.
Petition drive for victims of asbestos-related diseases begins
_ Citizens groups began a drive Saturday to collect 1 million signatures to demand that the government provide legal guarantee for compensation to all victims of asbestos-related illnesses and drastic measures to deal with related problems.
Exposure to Asbestos from Rocks Can Cause Malignant Mesothelioma
Californians who live close to naturally occurring asbestos sources and who are exposed to low levels of the mineral are at increased risk for developing malignant mesothelioma, a serious cancer of the membrane covering the lung, according to a new study published in the second issue of the October 2005 American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Asbestos victim loses appeal
THE estate of a dead asbestos victim has lost more than $165,000 awarded for the care of his disabled wife after building materials manufacturer CSR and an Adelaide asbestos company won a High Court appeal.
High Court ruling hits family members
A new High Court decision means any person who suffers personal injury cannot claim special damages to cover the care of a disabled family member. -
Community Calendar
SUNDAY The VFW Post No. 137 remodeling fund raising rummage sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2024 W. Superior St. The sale began from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.
Veterans deserve compensation for asbestos illnesses on duty
To the Editor: In responding to “Veterans finding it harder to enjoy life on limited benefits,” while I agree that veterans deserve greater disability benefits and proper care for their service to our country, I would like to point out that the asbestos bill in Congress has advantages for veterans.
Eased rules eyed in asbestos claims
Mesothelioma patients seeking workers' compensation will no longer have to go under the knife to link their cancer with asbestos exposure, according to proposed eased eligibility rules.
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