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 "Sufficient evidence is now available to show that asbestos also causes cancer of the larynx and of the ovary."

The VA has now recognized that veterans may be at an increased risk for developing mesothelioma, a cancer associated with exposure to asbestos fiber. 

The US Bankruptcy Court has approved a $619 Million Asbestos Trust Fund. Paddock Enterprises LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of O-Glass, Inc., will emerge from bankruptcy. 

The epidemic of asbestos-related disease continues, and the rate of mesothelioma, a rare cancer associated with inhaling asbestos fiber, is increasing in women.

The State of New Jersey now supports a ban on fracking. NJ Governor Pat Murphy recognized the health and environmental consequences of using this process to explore and mine for natural gas.

The Raytech Trust was established the pay the asbestos litigation claims of Raybestos Manhattan and Raymark Industries, Inc.

The present economic downturn has been compared to the Great Depression of the 1930s or the recession of the 1980s.

Workers' compensation insurance companies have a long history of guarding themselves from liability from asbestos exposure issues. Recently the NJ courts have ruled that workers' compensation insurance companies are shielded from liability when the insurance company performs hygiene studies and does not take action to protect the employees that it has insured under the policy.

National Gypsum, a leading manufacturer of building materials, filed for bankruptcy in 1990 due to asbestos-related liabilities. As a result, the company established the National Gypsum Asbestos Trust to provide compensation for individuals diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness due to exposure to National Gypsum products.

Who is National Gypsum? Incorporated in Delaware in 1925.Manufacturer and supplier of services for the building and construction industry. Miner of asbestos fibers. Popular trade name: Gold Bond Products
Asbestos products types – drywall, joint compounds, textures, shingles, cement boards, adhesives, acoustical plaster, fireproofing, insulation cement, raw asbestos fiber.

Asbestos is still used in certain industries and workplaces, despite the known health hazards associated with its use. Workers in shipbuilding, automotive, and industrial settings are particularly at risk of exposure to asbestos fibers. To protect workers from the dangers of asbestos, it is essential to follow proper safety protocols and regulations and to phase out the use of asbestos in these industries as soon as possible.

An estimated 1.3 million employees in construction and general industry face significant asbestos exposure on the job. Heaviest exposures occur in the construction industry, particularly during the removal of asbestos during renovation or demolition. Employees are also likely to be exposed during the manufacture of asbestos products (such as textiles, friction products, insulation, and other building materials) and during automotive brake and clutch repair work.