Tennessee man files asbestos lawsuit in Madison County

A Tennessee man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.

Health Department Cover-Up, Mistake or Malfeasance

The MN Department of Health's decision not to disclose additional mesothelioma deaths among iron miners is not a "mistake" that an apology will fix.

Mandernach on the Defensive at Town Hearing

As 300 Iron Range residents filled the Mountain Iron Community Center, tension between residents and government officials continued to mount.

Asbestos Victim joins call for Ban on the Fiber that's Killing Her

Judy Clauson knows that a fast-killing cancer caused by exposure to asbestos has left her with only a short while to live. She says her remaining days are precious.

Asbestos victims set for Compensation Boost

Sufferers from an asbestos-related illness will be able to claim compensation more easily under new government proposals.

Mitchell County Jail Fire lawsuit gets Go-Ahead

Families of inmates who died while locked in their cells during a fire at the Mitchell County jail cheered a decision by the state's highest court that lets their lawsuit go forward.

Families in Jail Fire can Sue State

The N.C. Supreme Court ruled that families of four of the eight inmates who died in the 2002 Mitchell County jail fire and one survivor can sue the state for negligence.

Cooperation from state needed on Mining Related Cancer

The Minnesota Department of Health's decision to delay the public release of information regarding the deaths of 35 Iron Range miners reveals a disturbing lack of judgment.

Latest Cancer Deaths Renew Fears about Mesothelioma

More than 58 former miners have already been diagnosed with the rare form of cancer, according to the latest information from the Minnesota Department of Health.

Minnesota Health Commissioner Grilled Over Cancer Data Delay

Minnesota Health Commissioner Dianne Mandernach sat in the hot seat for nearly four hours Tuesday as lawmakers cross-examined her on the decision to hold back research showing 35 Iron Range miners with a rare form of cancer.