Jun 11, 2010 - Railroad Exposure to Asbestos & The Federal Employers’ Liability Act
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”) is codified in 45 U.S.C. § 51. The FELA provides that every common carrier by railroad while engaging in interstate commerce shall be liable in damages for injuries suffered by an employee resulting in whole or in part from the negligence of any of the officers, agents or employees of such...
View the full article
Jun 3, 2010 - Pittsburgh-Corning Unibestos: A Form of Asbestos
In 1962, Pittsburgh-Corning Corporation began the manufacture of Unibestos, an amosite asbestos insulation product. Pittsburgh-Corning bought the Unibestos product line and the Tyler, Texas Unibestos plant from the Union Asbestos and Rubber Company.
Unibestos was distinguished from most other asbestos insulations by its brown color and prickly texture. It had a...
View the full article
Mar 30, 2010 - Asbestos Inspector Pleads Guilty to Violations
Saverio Todaro was a lead and asbestos inspector responsible for testing residences and building structures for toxic substances before any construction or demolition could be performed. Asbestos inspectors are certified to identify any asbestos containing materials at properties about to undergo construction, renovation or demolition so that the contaminated products can be removed prior...
View the full article
Mar 9, 2010 - Reduced Purchase Price Wanted After Asbestos Discovery
Real Estate Equities is requesting that the purchase price of a six story building and 13 acre property in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin be reduced after discovering asbestos in the heating and ventilation systems.
Proper removal and disposal of asbestos can be costly, as certified abatement specialists must perform the work to ensure it meets federal and state environmental...
View the full article
Mar 3, 2010 - University Officials Acknowledge Asbestos Violations
A building on the campus of University of Connecticut (UConn) was undergoing renovations when asbestos was discovered in the mastic backing of the flooring. The building, Gulley Hall, was originally constructed in 1908, with other renovations occurring up to 1964. During this time period of construction, it was very common to use asbestos containing building products.
Until...
View the full article
View Previous Articles