Cushing Briefed On Refinery Cleanup...
In Cushing, Oklahoma, cleanup of the Hudson Refinery is a hot issue, with many in the local community curious about the process and it’s repercussions. Last week, Environmental Protection Agency officials, Land O’Lakes, Inc., Envirocon and The Benham Co.’s representatives met at City Hall to...
Asbestos Delays,Other Issues, Prolonged ...
In Glen Rock, New Jersey, the borough hall has finally reopened after a two year closure during renovations. The project cost a total of $6.89 million, and was plagued by multiple delays and numerous frustrations. “I’m upset because we promised residents something and we didn’t come...
Asbestos, Other Problems, Plague Courtho...
In Columbus County, North Carolina, local officials are preparing to take action in the matter of an aging courthouse. The current county courthouse in Whiteville has not aged gracefully, and faces a multitude of problems. Officials must either renovate the current courthouse or build an entirely new...
West Virginia Asbestos Lawsuit Filed Aga...
In Charleston, West Virginia, a couple has filed an asbestos-related lawsuit against 66 companies. The husband and wife filed the suit in response to the onset of the husband’s asbestosis and mesothelioma. These two serious medical conditions are caused by asbestos exposure, often over a long period...
City Says Closure of Asbestos-Tainted Mo...
In Yakima, Washington, city officials have announced that they do not have any plans at the present time to close down the Tourist Motel. The motel has made headlines recently due to severe issues with mold, asbestos, and other dangers. The owner of the Tourist Motel is currently working to bring the...
After Asbestos Death, Children Seeking J...
The children of a man who died from an asbestos-related form of lung cancer in last year have filed a lawsuit against 21 corporations on behalf of their deceased father. The deceased father, Reginald Franklin, passed away in April 2009. Asbestos exposure is conclusively linked to the development of lung...
Asbestos a Concern in Western Massachuse...
Concerns about airborne asbestos fibers are on the rise in the community of Holyoke in Western Massachusetts. A recent public forum at the Morgan Elementary School during the month of December aimed to quell the fears of local residents. The origin of Holyoke’s asbestos woes date back to a 2008...