The mesothelioma lawyers at Simmons Hanly Conroy are committed to giving you the latest asbestos and mesothelioma news. Below is a group of some of the most recent news stories covering asbestos exposure, mesothelioma research and other headlines from throughout the world.
- 3 plead guilty to role in large asbestos release in MI
Three suspects have pleaded guilty for their roles in what could be the largest asbestos release in Michigan since 1971. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that cleanup could cost as much as $1.03 million, according to court documents. - Announcing the winner of the 2015 Outstanding Nurse Award
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF) has announced the second annual winner of the June Breit and Jocelyn Farrar Outstanding Nurse Award – Joanna Redondo of the Hillman Cancer Center. After initial nominations and the selection of five finalists, community voting led to the selection of Joanne as the 2015 winner. - Meet the 2015 ADAO Conference keynote speakers: Dr. Jorma Rantanen and Susan Vento
The keynote speakers for this year’s ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference have been announced. Dr. Jorma Rantanen is a specialist in occupational health and served for 30 years as the Director General of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. Susan Vento is the widow of Minnesota’s Fourth Congressional District representative Bruce Vento, who died from asbestos exposure and mesothelioma. - Feds, Michigan crack down on shoddy asbestos removal
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and federal prosecutors are stepping up their efforts against property owners and contractors who violate the federal Clean Air Act. Specifically, the crack down pertains to the improper removal of asbestos from buildings scheduled for demolition.
