News Archives | Mesothelioma.com Helping Mesothelioma Patients Since 1996 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:47:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 ACandS Asbestos Settlement Trust Lowers Payout https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/acands-asbestos-trust-payout-update/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:30:10 +0000 https://www.mesothelioma.com/?p=106483 The ACandS Asbestos Settlement Trust announced a reduced payout percentage for future claims. Learn more about this update here.

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]]> Avon Files Bankruptcy Over Talc Liabilities https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/avon-declares-bankruptcy/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:00:25 +0000 https://www.mesothelioma.com/?p=106463 Avon has filed for bankruptcy. Facing 300-plus asbestos lawsuits, the iconic beauty brand has an estimated $1 billion in liabilities. Learn more here.

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]]> Vote Held for Johnson & Johnson’s Bankruptcy Settlement https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/johnson-and-johnson-bankruptcy-vote/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:30:43 +0000 https://www.mesothelioma.com/?p=106396 A July 26 vote moved Johnson & Johnson a step closer to successfully filing bankruptcy over talc claims. Find out what it may mean for the victims.

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]]> Johnson & Johnson Settlement Continues a String of Wins for Patients and Consumers https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/johnson-and-johnson-settle-state-consumer-protection-claims/ Wed, 15 May 2024 16:18:11 +0000 https://www.mesothelioma.com/?p=105898 J&J announced a $700 million settlement to end consumer protection investigations against it. Read about the current state of its asbestos liabilities here.

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]]> USGS 2024 Report Shows Declining Asbestos Use https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/usgs-2024-report-shows-global-asbestos-trends/ Wed, 08 May 2024 16:01:09 +0000 https://www.mesothelioma.com/?p=105866 The U.S. Geological Survey has released its report on asbestos use trends. Read a summary of the report’s important takeaways here.

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]]> EPA Finalizes Rule Banning Chrysotile Asbestos https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/epa-bans-chrysotile-asbestos/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:10:14 +0000 https://www.mesothelioma.com/?p=105611 The EPA has finalized its rule, banning the only type of asbestos still used in this country. This historic step will protect many, but should it go further?

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]]> 2024 Update: VA Disability Compensation for Veterans With Mesothelioma https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/2024-veteran-disability-rates/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:02:43 +0000 https://www.mesothelioma.com/?p=105560 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has released its updated compensation amounts for veterans with mesothelioma. Learn more about the 2024 rates here.

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]]> Johnson & Johnson Continues Search for Asbestos Escape https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/johnson-and-johnson-continues-legal-process/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:30:18 +0000 https://www.mesothelioma.com/?p=105447 Johnson & Johnson is trying to settle thousands of lawsuits over asbestos and may declare bankruptcy for a third time. Read more about their plans here.

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