January 3rd, 2013. By LucyC
This week?s asbestos news roundup includes all the recent asbestos-related news and information that you should be aware of. An ongoing list of reported asbestos hot spots in the US from the Asbestos News Roundup archive appears on our asbestos map.
Hurricane Sandy Clean Up & Asbestos Risk
Hurricane Sandy left a path of destruction across many parts of heavily populated areas along the coasts of New Jersey and New York. Some estimates have put the total property destruction due to Hurricane Sandy at $20 billion.
Many of these damaged areas are currently in the process of demolition and rebuilding. Health expert have been warning people to be on the lookout for asbestos containing materials during this process. Many of the buildings damaged by Hurricane Sandy were constructed before the use of asbestos in building materials was banned, so they may contain asbestos in a wide variety of building materials that can be found both inside and outside of the property.
Even the process of drying out one of these damaged buildings can release asbestos fibers into the air. If not conducted properly, the drying process can result in airborne contaminants being spread throughout a property, even into areas not damaged by the storm.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ?Exposure to airborne friable asbestos may result in a potential health risk because persons breathing the air may breathe in asbestos fibers. Continued exposure can increase the amount of fibers that remain in the lung. Fibers embedded in lung tissue over time may cause serious lung diseases including asbestosis, lung cancer, or mesothelioma.?
Consequently, people need to be aware of possible asbestos hazards in their properties. This is especially true for homeowners who are taking on the task of fixing their properties themselves, who may not realize that they may be exposing themselves, their family, or others to dangerous asbestos fibers.
Asbestos Lawsuit
Jefferson County, TX: The executrix of the estate of the late Arlis Hall has filed an asbestos lawsuit naming AMF and 16 other companies as defendants. In her lawsuit, Sherri Hall alleges the defendants negligently exposed her benefactor to asbestos. In addition to punitive damages, the plaintiffs are suing for their mental anguish and loss of companionship.
Specifically, the asbestos lawsuit claims that Arlis Hall was exposed to asbestos products throughout his career working at a refinery. The lawsuit alleges the defendants negligently manufactured, sold and used asbestos containing products despite having actual knowledge of the health hazards associated with the carcinogen.
The other defendants named in the suit include: B&B Engineering & Supply, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Certainteed, Chevron U.S.A., E.I. DuPont De Nemours, Entergy Texas, ExxonMobil, Foster Wheeler Energy, Foster Wheeler USA, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Guard-Line, Gulf Oil, Huntsman Petrochemical, Texaco, Wyeth Holdings and 4520 Corp. (setexasrecord.com)
Jefferson County, TX: Nelda Humble, the widow of Keltus Humble, has filed an asbestos suit naming Goodrich Corp. and Michelin North America as defendants.
In her complaint, Mrs. Humble claims that Keltus Humble was exposed to asbestos dust and fibers while employed by B.F. Goodrich in Jefferson County. ?As a result of such exposure, Herbert Carmon developed an asbestos related disease, pleural disease and mesothelioma/lung cancer, from which she died a painful and terrible death on Sept. 9, 2012,? the asbestos lawsuit states.
The lawsuit claims the defendants were negligent in their failure to warn employees of the health dangers known to be associated with asbestos. (setexasrecrord.com)
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