Monthly Archives: July 2011

More than 25 companies are involved in a lawsuit for the wrongful death of Margaret Valentino, a mesothelioma victim who was living in Pomeroy, Ohio. The estate of the victim filed suit against three Columbus-area hospitals where she worked as … Continue reading →

Asbestos removal is not necessary in all homes containing asbestos, but should be performed if the affected area may be disturbed by movement or renovation, or if the fibers have already been disturbed. Tears, abrasions or water damage of the … Continue reading →

Asbestos fibers causing harm to those exposed may have been known for centuries, even before the time it was reported by Roman scholar, Pliny the Elder. Merchants who profited from the sale of asbestos discredited Pliny's theory, proclaiming the fibers … Continue reading →

With such advanced medicine and decades of medical research to improve care for patients nearing the end of life, one would imagine that patients are receiving the best care. This is not always the case in a healthcare system that … Continue reading →