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Asbestos Legislation: Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act

February 28th, 2008. After six years, the U.S. Senate finally, and unanimously, passed Senator Patty Murray's Ban Asbestos in America Act last October. The act prohibits asbestos where present at more than 1% by weight, calls for a public education campaign about the dangers of asbestos exposure, and directs critically-needed federal research to ... [More >>]

Posted in Asbestos & Mesothelioma Lawsuits, Personal Injury, Toxic Torts/Harmful Chemical Exposures

CDC: Investigation of Progressive Inflammatory Neuropathy Among Swine Slaughterhouse Workers - Minnesota, 2007 & 2008

January 31st, 2008. (Press Release) Working case definition for progressive inflammatory neuropathy among swine slaughterhouse workers, 2007–2008 Epidemiologic criterion Participation in or close exposure to commercial or private swine-slaughtering operations. Clinical criteria ... [More >>]

Posted in Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation - Occupational Diseases

Quality Pork Processor Worker Neurological Illnesses Update

January 16th, 2008. (Press Release) The Minnesota Department of Health has learned that the Indiana Department of Health and CDC are investigating illnesses in several plant workers at a pig slaughtering plant in Indiana to determine if their illnesses are similar to what has been found in Minnesota. MDH continues ... [More >>]

Posted in Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation - Occupational Diseases

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