Sophie holds on to her Dream

Teenager Sophie Ellis is thought to be the only teenager in the UK for a generation, to have developed a rare cancer in the lung.

Silent Killer claims another Victim

A 73-year-old who died of mesothelioma wrote in a statement that he would regularly watch as youngsters rolled up balls of asbestos and have "snow-ball" fights in the street.

Schools Cut Deal in Sex Abuse Lawsuit

The Autauga County Board of Education and the parents of six children who were touched improperly by a former substitute teacher have reached an agreement in a personal injury lawsuit against the school board.

Remembering a Hero: Asbestos Activist Les Skramstad

When Lester Lewis "Les" Skramstad died at age 70 several months ago, he left a legacy of community advocacy on behalf of asbestos victims.

Boxer Statement on Health Effects of Asbestos

Opening Statement of U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works EPW Hearing on the Health Effects of Asbestos.

Texas High Court Overturns Asbestos Injury Award

Claimants alleging asbestos-related injury must demonstrate that exposure to products containing asbestos was a "substantial" factor in contracting asbestosis, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled.

Supreme Court affirms Worker Compensation Award

Nebraska Supreme Court affirms Worker Compensation award for asbestos induced mesothelioma that plaintiff's doctors diagnosed more than 20 years after his retirement.

Researchers Look for Links Between Taconite and Mesothelioma

The Minnesota Department of Health is launching two major studies to answer long-simmering questions about taconite and human health.

Widow Claims Asbestos Killed her Husband, Sues Former Employer

The family of Frederick Schultz mourned his death almost two years ago. They claim his former employer, Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., exposed him to asbestos, which ultimately caused him to die of mesothelioma.

Texan Claims Father's Clothing Caused Mesothelioma

A Texas man who suffers from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit against 111 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court.