Motley Rice Major Supporter of Asbestos Conference

Proud relationship with Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Continues

Asbestos-related diseases remain relevant today, with nearly 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma being diagnosed each year in the United States and Canada, so it’s critical that we continue to educate people on this disease and combating the causes.

Mt. Pleasant, SC (Vocus/PRWEB) March 25, 2011

Asbestos lawyers from Motley Rice LLC continue to advocate for asbestos victims by once again supporting the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and their annual conference.
The seventh annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference, “Asbestos: Impact on Public Health, Environment and the Economy,” will be held April 1-3, 2011 in Atlanta.
Motley Rice mesothelioma lawyer Anne McGinness Kearse said the organization and its conferences commit valuable resources to the fight for asbestos victims. “Asbestos-related diseases remain relevant today, with nearly 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma being diagnosed each year in the United States and Canada, so it’s critical that we continue to educate people on this disease and combating the causes. We are humbled and honored to be able to support such an important organization and event. ”
Discussion topics include: occupational and non-occupational exposure, national and global asbestos policies as well as the environmental and economic impacts of asbestos. It will also honor thousands of asbestos victims along with those more well-known like Ron Cyrus, father and grandfather of singers Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus, and songwriter Warren Zevon.
ADAO was founded in 2004 and promotes public awareness about asbestos exposure and asbestos-related diseases through education, advocacy and community involvement around the world.
About Motley Rice LLC                                                                            
Motley Rice is one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms. Motley Rice lawyers are recognized for their willingness to litigate complex civil and occupational, public health, anti-terrorism and human rights cases, including their groundbreaking lawsuit against terrorist financiers on behalf of 9/11 families. The firm’s experience taking on large corporate wrongdoers began in the 1970s with asbestos lawyers, then its subsequent fight against the four largest tobacco manufacturers in the 1990s that resulted in the largest financial resolution of civil litigation in U.S. history. With 65 attorneys and hundreds of staff, the firm continues to handle complex litigation, including aviation disasters, securities and consumer fraud, occupational disease including mesothelioma and exposure to burn pits, environmental contamination, human rights, wrongful death, potentially defective drugs and devices such as Topamax®, Fosamax® and DePuy hip replacements. Motley Rice is headquartered in the Charleston, S.C. area and has additional offices in California; Connecticut; Washington, D.C.; New York; Rhode Island; and West Virginia. Motley Rice LLP operates the California office. For more information about asbestos-related lawsuits or Motley Rice LLC, contact Motley Rice attorney Anne McGinness Kearse (SC) at 1.800.768.4026. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Utility Workers at Risk of Asbestos Exposure, New York Mesothelioma Attorney Warns

Workers diagnosed with mesothelioma may be entitled to file asbestos exposure claims and lawsuits, says New York lawyer Joseph W. Belluck.

New York mesothelioma lawyer Joseph W. Belluck

Utility workers are among the occupations at highest risk of workplace asbestos exposure and developing mesothelioma.

New York, NY (Vocus/PRWEB) March 18, 2011

New York attorney Joseph W. Belluck said a recent workplace safety study highlights the continuing health risk that utility workers everywhere -- including New York -- face from exposure to asbestos.
Breathing asbestos fibers is linked to mesothelioma, an incurable cancer of the lining of the lung or abdomen that strikes 2,500 to 3,000 Americans each year.
“During the era when many power plants were built, asbestos was widely used as a building material,” said Belluck, a partner in Belluck & Fox, a New York law firm that represents mesothelioma victims in asbestos exposure lawsuits. “Utility workers are among the occupations at highest risk of workplace asbestos exposure and developing mesothelioma. Our law firm fights for New York workers and their families by pursuing asbestos exposure litigation and mesothelioma claims.”
The recent study by scientists in Germany, published in the Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, surveyed more than 8,600 former and active employees at coal burning and nuclear power plants in Germany to identify occupations at highest risk of workplace asbestos exposure. Power plants produce high temperatures in the generation of electricity, and asbestos was widely used as a heat-resistant insulation in turbines and other areas of plants.
For most workplaces where high temperatures or the need for heat protection demanded the use of insulation, a significant workplace asbestos exposure risk is assumed, the study said. While the study focused on German workers, U.S. utility workers likely faced the same working conditions and dangers from asbestos, Belluck said.
The researchers suggest that workers at power generation plants, including plant operators, metal workers and utility employees, were exposed to asbestos dust. Exposure to asbestos is associated with serious respiratory diseases, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung.
“Asbestos is a toxic material, and for decades asbestos manufacturers profited at the expense of many workers’ health,” said Belluck. “In New York, our laws allow mesothelioma victims and their families to bring asbestos litigation and mesothelioma lawsuits to seek compensation from asbestos manufacturers and employers who exposed workers to asbestos.”
About Belluck & Fox, LLP
Belluck & Fox, LLP, is a nationally recognized law firm that represents individuals with asbestos and mesothelioma claims, as well as victims of crime, medical malpractice, motorcycle crashes, exposure to lead paint and other serious injuries. The firm provides personalized and professional representation and has won nearly $350 million in compensation for clients and their families.
Partner Joseph W. Belluck is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in New York Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in the New York Area” and in Super Lawyers. Mr. Belluck has won numerous cases involving injuries from asbestos, defective medical products, tobacco and lead paint, including a recent asbestos case that settled for more than $12 million.
Partner Jordan Fox is a well-known asbestos and mesothelioma attorney who has been named to the Best Lawyers in America, New York Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in the New York Area” and to Super Lawyers. On two separate occasions his verdicts were featured as the National Law Journal’s Largest Verdict of the Year.
In September, Belluck & Fox, LLP, won a coveted spot on a list of America's best law firms, which was published jointly by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers magazine. The listing showcased 8,782 different law firms ranked in one or more of 81 major practice areas.
For more information, contact the firm at (877) 695-2909 or through the online contact form.

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Greenstream Wins ‘Best of Toronto 2010’ Award for Asbestos Removal

In their ‘Best of 2010’ awards, GreenStream Environmental Services took home first place – voted the very best Asbestos Removal Company in Toronto by Homestars.com.

(PRWEB) March 19, 2011

In their ‘Best of 2010’ awards, GreenStream Environmental Services took home first place – voted the very best Asbestos Removal Company in Toronto by Homestars.com.
Homestars.com is a popular online community for homeowners and home improvement companies that looks at all the reviews from the community – both good and bad – before deciding on the year’s winners. This builds a collective knowledge base that is invaluable in helping homeowners and renovators make better decisions on whom to trust – and to hire. The win is significant because the award comes from the customers and community it serves.
This isn’t the first time the Greenstream Environmental has been recognized for their commitment to excellent work. Greenstream has been featured on a variety of home improvement shows and magazines including the popular television shows Income Properties, Love It Or List and Mike Holmes’ popular Holmesmagazine for professional advice on asbestos removal and remediation.
About GreenStream Environmental Services:
GreenStream Environmental Services are fully-certified and reliable experts for the removal and disposal of commercial, industrial, institutional and residential asbestos, in accordance with Ontario law and regulation 278/05.
With more than 40 combined years experience, our team of certified, insured and trusted professionals proudly serve Toronto and the GTA including Vaughan, York Region, Durham, Peel Region and Halton for clients such as the City of Toronto, the Toronto District School Board and many more.
Greenstream provides around-the-clock emergency service and never sub-contract our work, so you always deal with the principals of the company.
Asbestos in the home and work environment is a serious health risk. It’s important to have these materials handled by certified, seasoned experts – because going it alone could be dangerous to the health of workers or your family, and result in serious lawsuits and fines.
For a pressure-free on site estimate anywhere in Toronto or the GTA on Asbestos Removal, please call today at 416-818-9314 or visit us at http://www.greenstreamenvironmental.ca.

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Polaris Enrolls First Patient in Phase 2 Clinical Trial of ADI-PEG 20 for the Treatment of Malignant Mesothelioma

Enzyme-Based Cancer Therapy Now Being Evaluated in Multiple Cancers

SAN DIEGO, March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaris Group announced today the enrollment of the first patient in a Phase 2 clinical trial of ADI-PEG 20 (pegylated arginine deiminase), the company's novel enzyme-based treatment for malignant mesothelioma. This randomized trial, called "ADAM" (Arginine Deiminase And Mesothelioma), will evaluate the treatment efficacy of ADI-PEG 20 as a single agent compared to the best supportive care. The primary endpoint of the study is progression free survival.
Peter Szlosarek, M.D., Ph.D., of the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, is the lead investigator of the study. "It is with great anticipation that the ADAM trial has opened at Barts and other cancer centers in the U.K., including hospitals in Belfast, Cambridge, Hull, Manchester and Southampton," said Dr. Szlosarek. "We are pleased to be joining Polaris Group in exploring the potential benefits of ADI-PEG 20 in treatment of different cancers."
Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer of the lungs that frequently occurs in people who have been exposed to asbestos. The disease is usually diagnosed two to three decades after prolonged exposure and when it has generally spread beyond the stage for successful surgical treatment.  The prognosis for patients with late stage malignant mesothelioma is poor with a median survival of less than one year.
Polaris Group scientists and colleagues have been investigating the metabolic enzyme argininosuccinate synthetase (ASS) and its presence or absence in relationship to growth of normal cells and tumor cells.  ASS is required for the production of arginine, an amino acid needed for growth and replication of cells. Normal cells have normal levels of ASS and can produce sufficient arginine for their own growth and survival. However, many types of tumor cells cannot make their own arginine due to a deficiency in ASS and, therefore, must obtain it from external sources. ADI-PEG 20 depletes the external supply of arginine, causing these tumor cells to die.
The sensitivity of several ASS-deficient tumor cell lines to ADI-PEG 20 has been recently reported at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research. Previous studies supported by Cancer Research UK (CR-UK) and conducted by Dr. Szlosarek demonstrated that 63 percent of patients with malignant mesothelioma had low levels or no ASS in their tumor tissues.  The study also demonstrated that viability of mesothelioma cell lines from these patients declined markedly when deprived of arginine if they were ASS-negative.
Robert Jackson, Ph.D., chairman of the CR-UK Discovery Committee, and a member of the Polaris Scientific Advisory Board, commented: "We are very excited to have started the study with ADI-PEG 20 in malignant mesothelioma. Dr. Szlosarek has been one of the leaders in researching and targeting ASS-deficient tumors with ADI-PEG 20. The initiation of this mesothelioma trial with ADI-PEG 20 is a good example of a CR-UK funded laboratory study forming the basis of a new experimental treatment. CR-UK is committed to such important translational research initiatives in cancer."
John Bomalaski, M.D., executive vice president, medical affairs, of Polaris Group, added, "We are very excited about the potential of using ADI-PEG 20 to treat multiple forms of cancer. We are already evaluating ADI-PEG 20 in a Phase 2 trial in small cell lung cancer, and we look forward to initiating additional trials in tumors with a high degree of ASS deficiency. Our belief is that ADI-PEG 20 will play a key role in the future as single agent therapy or in combination chemotherapy for several cancers that continue to evade effective treatment."
About Polaris Group
Polaris Group is a privately held multinational biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the research and development of protein drugs to treat cancer and other debilitating diseases. The company's lead therapeutic, ADI-PEG 20, is advancing into a pivotal Phase 3 trial for hepatocellular carcinoma. Polaris is also investigating ADI-PEG 20 as a treatment for other arginine-dependent cancers, such as prostate cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, sarcoma and pancreatic cancer. In addition to the ADI-PEG 20 project, Polaris is researching and developing other biotherapeutic agents and has a small molecule drug program that utilizes rational structure-based approach to design novel compounds that inhibit the biological function of cancer-related protein targets.
For additional information please visit www.polarispharma.com

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San Francisco Jury Finds Lorillard Tobacco Company Liable in Asbestos Product Liability Case

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The MACK Group Completes the Challenging Asbestos Abatement of a 400ft High Power Plant Stack

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Owens-Illinois, Inc., Issues Statement Regarding Asbestos Case

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PERRYSBURG, Ohio, March 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Owens-Illinois, Inc., (NYSE: OI) today issued the following statement concerning the verdict handed down late Friday afternoon by a McLean County, Illinois, jury against four defendants, including Owens-Illinois, in a case alleging asbestos-related injuries. Of the total $90 million awarded by the jury against the four defendants, a combined $9.6 million in compensatory damages were assessed against all defendants, and $40 million in punitive damages were assessed against Owens-Illinois.
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"Owens-Illinois is disappointed in the jury's verdict. The plaintiff never worked for Owens-Illinois or in an Owens-Illinois facility, nor did he allege exposure to asbestos-containing materials made or sold by the company. His alleged exposures did not occur until 1972, which was 14 years after Owens-Illinois last made or sold thermal insulation products containing asbestos. The plaintiff claimed, however, that Owens-Illinois participated in a conspiracy with other companies to conceal or misrepresent information about the health risks associated with asbestos exposure.
Owens-Illinois did not conspire with anyone concerning asbestos health hazards, continues to deny these conspiracy claims, and will challenge this verdict, if necessary, in the Illinois Appellate Courts. The company has successfully defended its position in similar cases and is confident of a successful outcome in this matter as well. Owens-Illinois does not anticipate any changes to its 2011 financial outlook as a result of this case."
About O-I
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI) is the world's largest glass container manufacturer and preferred partner for many of the world's leading food and beverage brands. With revenues of $6.6 billion in 2010, the Company is headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio, USA, and employs more than 24,000 people at 81 plants in 21 countries. O-I delivers safe, effective and sustainable glass packaging solutions to a growing global marketplace. For more information, visit www.o-i.com. 

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Mesothelioma Victims Center Provides More Free Services For All US Individuals Diagnosed With Mesothelioma-One Third Are US Navy Veterans

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We lost a close family member to mesothelioma, who served in the US Navy. When it comes to a US Navy Veteran dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis, not one group is more passionate, and no other group in the United States offers more free services for an individual dealing with mesothelioma." One third of all citizens of the United States, who get a mesothelioma diagnosis served in the U S Navy. They say, "When we say passionate advocate, we mean it. Instead of trying to figure out who the best mesothelioma trial law firms in the US are-we will just tell you, who they are, and provide you with their contact information-you just pick the law firm, or attorney, you like the best. No other group in the US offers anything even close to this." The group says, "We will also provide an individual, or family members dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis the names of the best oncologist's in their area, their region and the nation. Our motto for a just diagnosed victim of mesothelioma, or their family member, is nothing but the best, and we mean it." A just diagnosed victim of mesothelioma, or their family members can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or they can contact the group via their web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

We are game changers, we are honest, and no group or organization will do more for a just diagnosed victim of mesothelioma, or their families

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The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Most US citizens have heard about mesothelioma, but they really do not know what it is. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer, that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Approximately 3000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year in the United States. Of the 3000 mesothelioma diagnosed individuals in the United States, one third are US Navy Veterans." The group says, "Unlike other forms of cancer, mesothelioma may take thirty, forty, or even fifty years to develop. Your typical just diagnosed individual dealing with a mesothelioma is in their late 60's, or early 70's. The horrible thing about mesothelioma is it typically shows up out of the blue-no warning-no warning signs. Frequently mesothelioma is misdiagnosed as pneumonia. The problem-after antibiotics, and or hospitalization, the pneumonia does not get better, and subsequent X Rays reveal a mass, most commonly on a lung." The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If you or loved one is dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis, call us first, we will tell you everything we know, including the names of the best mesothelioma cancer treatment options in your area, the names of the best cancer specialists in your area, and the names of the best mesothelioma trial law firms in the nation, along with the most amazing free service in the United States." They say, "We are game changers, we are honest, and no group or organization will do more for a just diagnosed victim of mesothelioma, or their families. With one call to us-you really do get nothing but the best, our service is free, and our services are without equal. For more information a just diagnosed victim of mesothelioma, or their loved ones can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or they can contact the group via their web site at http://mesotheliomavictimscenter.com/
Other high risk groups for mesothelioma include shipyard, power plant, or oil refinery workers, plumbers, county, or city municipal water district workers, miners, demolition contractors, railroad workers, or auto brake technicians. The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Typically the average US mesothelioma victim is about 72 years old. More often than not mesothelioma is diagnosed three, four, or even five decades after the exposure to asbestos." http://mesotheliomavictimscenter.com/
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is the premier mesothelioma advocate, and watchdog in the United States, for victims of mesothelioma. They say, "The Internet, talk radio, and cable TV are loaded with advertisements, about compensation, and or treatments for mesothelioma, ads talking about mesothelioma class actions, and or lawsuits, related to this rare form of cancer. Unfortunately, the vast majority of the attorneys, or law firms advertising for help, compensation, or heath care options for victims dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis are middlemen marketing law firms, or personal injury marketing law firms-not the actual trial law firms, that will prosecute these cases." The group says, "We want to make certain all mesothelioma victims get to the actual trial law firms, or attorneys, that have the best record in achieving significant results for their clients dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis-not a middleman marketing personal injury law firm, and we will give you their names, and contact numbers. You just decide who you like the best-no other group in the world does this." http://mesotheliomavictimscenter.com/

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New York Mesothelioma Lawyer Warns Homeowners To Avoid Asbestos Exposure When Renovating Older Houses

New York mesothelioma lawyer Joseph W. Belluck

For decades, the housing and building products industries ignored the harm that can be caused by asbestos, so asbestos fibers may be in millions of homes across the U.S. and Canada.

New York, NY (Vocus/PRWEB) March 12, 2011

Although it makes economic and environmental sense to renovate your home to make it more energy efficient, homeowners need to ensure that they are not exposing themselves and contractors to dangerous asbestos in the process, New York personal injury attorney Joseph W. Belluck said today.
Citing a recently issued report by the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA), Belluck said that older homes, in particular, may contain asbestos which can release toxic fibers when disturbed.
Asbestos fibers can become lodged in the lungs and cause mesothelioma, an incurable, highly aggressive form of cancer that claims the lives of 2,500 to 3,000 Americans every year.
“For decades, the housing and building products industries ignored the harm that can be caused by asbestos, so asbestos fibers may be in millions of homes across the U.S. and Canada,” said Belluck, a partner in Belluck & Fox LLP, a New York law firm that represents mesothelioma victims.
“As this report suggests, we need to educate homeowners and contractors who are doing these renovations so that they aren’t unknowingly exposed to this highly toxic material.”
According to the CELA report, there are several ways a person can become exposed to asbestos when renovating a home, including:

•     Disturbing loose-fill insulation and ripping away hot water tank insulation;
•     Removing roof shingles or siding;
•     Sanding or scraping asbestos floor or ceiling tiles;
•     Sanding plaster or coatings, such as roofing compounds, sealants, paint, putty caulking and drywall products that contain asbestos.

Belluck said the risk of asbestos exposure is particularly high in homes that were built prior to the 1980s. Since that time, the use of asbestos has been reduced although not outright banned in the U.S.
“If there is asbestos in the home, it should not be handled by a general contractor or homeowner working on a do-it-yourself project,” Belluck said. “This is something that must be handled and disposed of by a highly trained, certified asbestos contractor.”
Belluck said it is important for people to contact a New York mesothelioma lawyer if they believe that they or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Compensation is often available to victims of mesothelioma who file claims, he said, and there are various legal options to help mesothelioma sufferers pay for their medical bills and treatments.
About Belluck & Fox, LLP
Belluck & Fox, LLP, is a nationally recognized law firm that represents individuals with asbestos and mesothelioma claims, as well as victims of crime, medical malpractice, motorcycle crashes, lead paint and other serious injuries. The firm provides personalized and professional representation and has won nearly $350 million in compensation for clients and their families.
Partner Joseph W. Belluck is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in New York Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in the New York Area” and in Super Lawyers. Mr. Belluck has won numerous cases involving injuries from asbestos, defective medical products, tobacco and lead paint, including a recent asbestos case that settled for more than $12 million.
Partner Jordan Fox is a well-known asbestos and mesothelioma attorney who has been named to the Best Lawyers in America, New York Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in the New York Area” and to Super Lawyers. On two separate occasions his verdicts were featured as the National Law Journal’s Largest Verdict of the Year.
In September, Belluck & Fox, LLP, won a coveted spot on a list of America's best law firms, which was published jointly by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers magazine. The listing showcased 8,782 different law firms ranked in one or more of 81 major practice areas.
For more information, contact the firm at (877) 695-2909 or through the online contact form.

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Asbestos Crusher [stone crusher used in asbestos crushing plants]

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San Francisco Jury Finds Lorillard Tobacco Company Liable in Asbestos Product Liability Case

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Asbestos Still A Danger to School-Age Children

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Attorney Deborah Schweizer to Speak at 4th Annual Asbestos Litigation Conference

Deborah F. Schweizer, of Northern California’s pioneer asbestos law firm Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason, has been invited to speak at the 4th Annual Emerging Trends in Asbestos Litigation Conference being conducted April 7-8 2011, in Chicago, Illinois.

Sausalito, CA (PRWEB) March 7, 2011

Deborah F. Schweizer, a partner at Clapper, Patti, Schweizer, Mason, one of the first law firms in Northern California to represent clients with mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases, will speak at the 4th Annual Emerging Trends in Asbestos Litigation Conference being conducted April 7-8, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois. The program is being presented by HB Litigation Conferences and will be conducted at the Wyndham Hotel.
Ms. Schweizer will be speaking on the topic of Conduct-Based Claims and Juror Perceptions: Punitive Damages and Intentional Torts. She will be part of a panel which will discuss the standards for and trends in obtaining punitive damages awards in the most active jurisdictions as well as nationwide.
Ms. Schweizer focuses her practices on serious personal injury product liability cases. Since 1992, most of her clients have suffered from asbestos-related illnesses such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. Ms. Schweizer has obtained multiple verdicts in excess of a million dollars on behalf of her clients and their families. In addition to her work in asbestos litigation, Ms. Schweizer has litigated insurance bad faith and employment cases.
Ms. Schweizer has served as part of a team of lawyers consulting with judges in various jurisdictions to develop rules and procedures to govern the smooth administration of asbestos lawsuits.
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A US Navy Veteran Diagnosed with Mesothelioma Should Call the Mesothelioma Victims Center First for an Unequaled Free Service Including Naming the Best Law Firms

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are on a mission to provide an unparalleled free service for an individual, or loved one of an individual dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis, especially if they served in the US Navy. Tragically, one third of all US mesothelioma diagnosis's come from veterans, who served in the US Navy." The group says, "Our free service includes among other things, a personalized report about the best health care options in the area of the mesothelioma victim, along with the names or contact information of the most successful three, or four mesothelioma trial law firms in the US." The say, "We lost a family member, who served in the US Navy to mesothelioma. If you are looking for the most passionate free service, that produces significant results, call us first." Individuals, or family members seeking unequaled honest help, support, and advice can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or the can contact the group via its web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

No other group in the nation will provide an individual diagnosed with mesothelioma, or their loved ones with more free services. our motto is nothing but the best, and we mean it.

(Vocus/PRWEB) March 07, 2011

The Mesothelioma Victims Center is the premier advocate for all US victims of mesothelioma. They are perhaps the best branded group in the US for individuals, who served in the United States Navy, who decades after their service have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. The Mesothelioma Victims Center is the only group, or organization in the nation, that will provide individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma, or their family members with the names, and contact information for the best, and most successful health care options in the area of the mesothelioma victim, as well as the names, and contact information for the most successful mesothelioma trial law firms, or mesothelioma trial attorneys in the nation. The group says, "No other group in the nation will provide an individual diagnosed with mesothelioma, or their loved ones with more free services. our motto is nothing but the best, and we mean it." For more information individuals, or family members dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com
Mesothelioma is an extremely rare form of cancer. Approximately 3000 US citizens are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year. Mesothelioma cancer is a result of exposure to asbestos. Again, one third of all US mesothelioma victims served in the US Navy. Other high risk groups for mesothelioma include shipyard, power plant, or oil refinery workers, plumbers, county, or city municipal water district workers, miners, demolition contractors, railroad workers, or auto brake technicians. The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Typically the average US mesothelioma victim is about 72 years old. More often than not mesothelioma is diagnosed three, four, or even five decades after the exposure to asbestos." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is the premier mesothelioma advocate, and watchdog in the United States, for victims of mesothelioma. They say, "The Internet, talk radio, and cable TV are loaded with advertisements, about compensation, and or treatments for mesothelioma, ads talking about mesothelioma class actions, and or lawsuits, related to this rare form of cancer. Unfortunately, the vast majority of the attorneys, or law firms advertising for help, compensation, or heath care options for victims dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis are middlemen marketing law firms, or personal injury marketing law firms-not the actual trial law firms, that will prosecute these cases." The group says, "We want to make certain all mesothelioma victims get to the actual trial law firms, or attorneys, that have the best record in achieving significant results for their clients dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis-not a middleman marketing personal injury law firm, and we will give you their names, and contact numbers. You just decide who you like the best-no other group in the world does this." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

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Mesothelioma Victims Center Says If An Individual Dealing With A Mesothelioma Diagnosis Wants The Best Free & Complete Service Call Us First

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "You will not find better free service, or support system in the world for an individual, or family dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis than us. Our motivation is pretty simple-we went through it ourselves.This is why we think its vital just diagnosed victims of mesothelioma call us first." One third of all US mesothelioma victims served in the United States Navy. They say, "if you, or a family member are dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis, please call us first, because we want to help, we know what we are doing, and we think our support system is second to none." The group says, "Our wide variety of services include specific research detailing the names of the best oncologist's in the area of the mesothelioma victim, along with the names, and contacts of who we believe to be the most successful mesothelioma trial law firms in the US, not a TV pitchman." Just diagnosed victims of mesothelioma, or their family members can contact the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or they can contact the group via their web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

if you, or a family member are dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis, please call us first, because we want to help, we know what we are doing, and we think our support system is second to none

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The Mesothelioma Victims Center is the premier US advocate for an individual diagnosed with mesothelioma, or family members dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis. The group offers unparalleled free help, support, and advice, or an individual, or a family dealing with this rare form of cancer. The group says, "Mesothelioma has struck our families twice, in one instance involving a veteran of the US Navy, so we understand the what do we do next dilemma faced by most individuals, or family members, dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis, and in response we have built a very robust free service that is unparalleled in the US." They say, "The worst thing about a mesothelioma diagnosis is it typically comes out of the blue. In many cases the mesothelioma victim had his, or her asbestos exposure thirty, forty, or even fifty years ago, and then in their late 60's, 70's, or even 80's they get this diagnosis. Our service is free, and it is designed to be without equal, when it comes to every need a individual, or family might have with respect to mesothelioma." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer, that is a result of exposure to asbestos. Tragically, one third of all US mesothelioma victims served in the US Navy. Other high risk groups for mesothelioma include individuals who worked in mines, oil refineries, shipyards, power plants, or as carpenters, plumbers, boiler room technicians construction demolition, auto brake repair professionals, HVAC technicians, city, or county municipal water department workers. http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com
Many mesothelioma victims may be eligible for significant compensation. Typically mesothelioma lawsuits are tailor suited for the specific victim. In reality, there are but a handful of U.S. mesothelioma lawyers, or attorneys that are the most successful with these types of lawsuits. The Mesothelioma Victims Center will give a mesothelioma cancer victim or their family the names of the most successful mesothelioma law firms in the nation. No other mesothelioma group in the United States will do this. In addition, they will assist the mesothelioma victim with Social Security or VA disability benefits, and they will tailor suit a specific report, that details health treatment options in the specific area, of the mesothelioma victim. A diagnosed victim of mesothelioma, or their family can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or they can contact the group via their web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

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Mesothelioma Research, Advocacy and Volunteer Awards Announced

The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation announced today its three award recipients who will be honored for their work within the areas of science, advocacy, and volunteerism in the fight to cure mesothelioma.

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The Pioneer, Hope Builder, and Volunteer Awards honor individuals who advance Meso Foundation’s mission to eradicate the suffering caused by mesothelioma through science, advocacy, support, and awareness-building.

Washington, DC (Vocus/PRWEB) March 07, 2011

The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) announced today the recipients of its annual awards which will be presented on June 24, 2011 during the International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma in Washington, DC.
Every year, the Pioneer, Hope Builder and Volunteer of the Year Awards honor individuals who, through their efforts, advance Meso Foundation’s mission to eradicate the suffering caused by mesothelioma through science, advocacy, support, and awareness-building.
This year’s Pioneer Award recipient is Dr. Raffit Hassan, Senior Investigator and Chief of the Solid Tumor Immunotherapy Section in the Laboratory of Molecular Biology at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and former Chair of the Meso Foundation’s Science Advisory Board. Dr. Hassan is receiving this award for his exceptional work on targeting mesothelin, a protein highly expressed in mesothelioma, for the treatment of patients with mesothelioma. Dr. Hassan’s research, which had begun in the laboratory while he was a fellow at the NCI, has now developed into two successful clinical trials with a third one about to open, providing mesothelioma patients with the potential of much-needed new treatment options. The Meso Foundation also wishes to thank Dr. Hassan for the remarkable leadership in his role as Chair of the Meso Foundation’s Science Advisory Board. Dr. Hassan, whose term ended in December of 2010, has been instrumental in ensuring a rigorous peer review process to facilitate the funding of the most promising mesothelioma research.
Every year, the Volunteer of the Year Award honors an individual who has devotedly volunteered their talent, time, and resources and who, through active community participation, fundraising, awareness-building and advocacy, has advanced the mission of the Meso Foundation. Larry Davis, a dedicated Meso Foundation volunteer and mesothelioma patient, is the recipient of the 2011 Volunteer of the Year. Mr. Davis, an avid runner, whose passion and determination have been an inspiration for many, has made it his mission to find effective treatments and to cure mesothelioma. In his home state of Florida, he is known for organizing a sanctioned 8K race benefiting the Meso Foundation and its mesothelioma grant research program and raising much-needed awareness of this disease. Politicians, journalists, business people, doctors, and anyone else in the position to be helpful in the fight against mesothelioma has likely received an email or phone call from Mr. Davis with a request for help. Through his outreach, Mr. Davis has secured national media coverage of the Meso Foundation and its mission, and has promoted the critical need for research.
Linda Reinstein, co-founder of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is this year’s recipient of the Bruce Vento Hope Builder Award, named after former Congressman Bruce Vento, who lost his battle with mesothelioma in 2000. Ms. Reinstein, who in 2006 lost her husband Alan to mesothelioma, has been at the forefront of national and international advocacy efforts to ban asbestos, the substance known to cause mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, which has not yet been banned in the United States. The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation recognizes that increased awareness of asbestos and ultimately a ban, play an important role in the fight to eradicate mesothelioma. Specifically, a ban on asbestos paired with Meso Foundation’s independent peer review research program, which is aimed at improving medical treatments and developing a cure, are essential elements in ending suffering caused by this insidious disease.
Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor of the lining of the lung, abdomen, or heart known to be caused by exposure to asbestos. Medical experts consider it one of the most aggressive and deadly of all cancers. Approximately 3,000 Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma every year.
ABOUT THE MESOTHELIOMA APPLIED RESEARCH FOUNDATION
The Meso Foundation is the leading organization dedicated to funding peer-reviewed mesothelioma research, providing patient support services and education, and advocating for increased federal funding for research. Mesothelioma funding, per death, has historically been extremely low, and even as recently as 2007, the NCI reported that mesothelioma receives as little as 9 times less funding than other cancers. The Meso Foundation was founded in 2000 to address this imbalance and since then has funded over $7.1 million in peer-reviewed mesothelioma research.
The Foundation hosts an annual conference, the International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma, which unites doctors, researchers, patients and families, legal advocates, union representatives, and other affected and concerned individuals, to share information and advance mesothelioma research. The 2011 Symposium will take place June 23-25 in Washington, DC. For more information, please visit http://www.curemeso.org.

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Widow of Chemistry Lecturer Killed by Asbestos Receives Compensation Payout

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Hazardous Materials Removal Specialists Asbestos, Mold, Lead, PCB.s Environmental Remediation

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Environmental Information Association (EIA) 28th Anniversary Conference & Exposition Coming Soon

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Restoration Environmental successfully completes 11,000 Asbestos Emergency Response Call in Toronto

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Honorable Supreme Court of India dismisses the plea for Asbestos ban

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GL Solutions set to expand Illinois Department of Public Health’s system to encompass Asbestos

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Help! I found asbestos in my home – what should I do?

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Thai Merchants to Increase Prices on Asbestos Ban

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Fibre examines the global asbestos market

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Why is asbestos dangerous?

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Asbestos Continues to be a Major Concern across the Mid-Atlantic

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