Both the federal government and state governments, including Ohio, require companies and individuals to follow strict rules and regulations when it comes to dealing with toxic chemicals and substances. This includes the removal, storing and disposal of substances such...
Asbestos Exposure & Claims
Developers pay millions to avoid asbestos exposure in renovations
Like many other states, Ohio has numerous old buildings. Some of them may contain asbestos, and when developers want to renovate those old buildings, remediation may be necessary in order to avoid the potential for asbestos exposure by workers and others in the area....
Did the building’s owner know about possible asbestos exposure?
Older buildings here in Ohio and elsewhere may contain numerous potentially harmful chemicals and substances due to the fact that environmental protections that now restrict their use were not always in place. In many cases, those substances or chemicals are...
Claire’s denies asbestos exposure can happen from its makeup
Depending on who you ask, everyone comes into contact with toxic chemicals and substances, every day whether they live here in Ohio or elsewhere. However, there are some toxic substances, such as asbestos, that most people believe only exist in building materials,...
An answer to WHY asbestos leads to cancer
Scientists recently discovered the true cause of asbestos-related cancers. It's not the asbestos fibers themselves; it's what the fibers do once they are in a person's lungs.Why does this distinction matter? Those suffering from mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer...
Asbestos exposure still a concern for workers in some industries
Even though this toxic substance is no longer widely used, it still turns up in certain industries here in Ohio as it does elsewhere in the country. As a result, workers in those industries continue to face the possibility of asbestos exposure. The danger from this...
Another lawsuit alleges asbestos exposure caused by J&J talc
Ohio has a history rich in manufacturing and production, and often, this unfortunately translates into workers developing mesothelioma after they were exposed to asbestos over the course of their careers. Sadly, this is far from the only means of asbestos exposure,...
Two companies settle for $215,000 in asbestos exposure lawsuit
Ohio and other states have a number of stringent laws and regulations governing working with asbestos. While the specifics may vary from place to place, the stipulations exist to protect both workers and the public from the hazards associated with asbestos exposure....
Woman alleges husband’s cancer death caused by employers
Previous exposure to asbestos continues to wreak havoc on the lives of individuals in Ohio and across the country. Those who worked in metal factories or with high-heat machinery, in car part or textile manufacturing and materials processing plants and more...
The scent of caution
A machine shop has a particular smell. It is a mix of burning steel, oil and ozone from the circuits that run the oldest machines. For many, it is an unpleasant smell, but for machinists, mechanics and many of the Ohioans who work in manufacturing, it's like coming...