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Residents and company charged for improper asbestos removal, mesothelioma cancer worries arise

Mesothelioma.com News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Three New York residents and one company have been charged for violating the Clean Air Act and making false statements to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, reports examiner.com. The Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency announced the indictment on Tuesday.

The indictment names Peter DeFilippo, 47, David Olsen, 30, Joseph Terranova, 65 and Excel Demo, Inc. as defendants. The defendants are being charged for illegally removing asbestos from a Belleville, Michigan apartment complex in June 2008.

“The U.S. Attorney’s Office is focusing on environmental crimes because our natural resources are Michigan’s most valuable assets…Offenders who harm our clean air or clean water will be held accountable,” said United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade.

Asbestos is a toxic material, known to cause mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer. When disturbed, the material becomes airborne, and is easily inhaled. Because of the violators’ actions, residents of the Michigan apartment complex may have been exposed to the hazardous material.

Mesothelioma is the rarest and aggressive asbestos-related cancer, which most commonly affects the pleura. Although the disease lacks a cure, mesothelioma clinics support the usage of standard medical treatment.

“These arrests show that the government will take action against those who are alleged to have broken the law,” said EPA Special Agent-in-Charge, Randall Ashe.

The defendants were arrested on July 20, 2010. They are scheduled to appear in court on August 5, 2010.

Asbestos case referred to the Missouri Attorney General’s Office

Mesothelioma.com News — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0000

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri Air Conservation Commission have referred an asbestos-related case to the Missouri Attorney General’s Office in order to pursue legal action for violations of Missouri’s Air Conservation Law and Regulations.

The Missouri Air Conservation Commission voted to refer the case to the attorney general’s office in order to attain compliance from the company. The commission is also seeking a civil penalty for the violations.

Accurate Building Inspectors of Springfield, Missouri failed to register with the department as a certified asbestos contractor, reports The Rolla Daily News. The company also failed to provide notification of the asbestos work, before beginning the project.

Asbestos is a highly hazardous material, which must be dealt with properly in order to avoid any unnecessary exposure. If inhaled, the material has been known to cause mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer.

Mesothelioma is the most aggressive asbestos cancer, known to affect nearly 3,000 Americans each year. The disease most commonly forms from the internal lining of the chest cavity, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath and chest pain.

Patients diagnosed with the disease must undergo clinical therapies. And although painful, mesothelioma surgery, chemotherapy and radiation have been known extend patients’ life expectancy periods.

The Air Pollution Control Program has also documented that the company used improper work practices while removing the asbestos, which may have posed a health risk to workers and nearby residents.

Asbestos Lawsuit Alert: Vermont school officials settle asbestos lawsuit with local flooring company

Mesothelioma.com News — Mon, 31 May 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Before regulations were instituted by the government, asbestos was used in the developing of floor and ceiling tiles, among other products.

Asbestos Alert: Mesothelioma-causing carcinogen discovered at site of former motel

Mesothelioma.com News — Sun, 30 May 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Asbestos was once a prized building and construction material, but is now regulated heavily due to the fact that it causes a fatal form of cancer.

Marco Island officials talking with EPA regarding asbestos mesothelioma fines

Mesothelioma.com News — Sat, 22 May 2010 04:00:00 +0000

The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, regulates the use of asbestos, the only known cause of fatal mesothelioma cancer.

Mesothelioma victim’s representative files asbestos lawsuit

Mesothelioma.com News — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 +0000

The representative of a man who died following a battle with mesothelioma is pursuing legal action against several corporations, which are believed to have exposed the victim to asbestos.