myMeso » asbestos victims http://www.mymeso.org Mesothelioma Blog Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:27:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Asbestos Awareness Conference set for March 28 http://www.mymeso.org/2009/02/05/asbestos-awareness-conference-set-for-march-28/ http://www.mymeso.org/2009/02/05/asbestos-awareness-conference-set-for-march-28/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:00:32 +0000 Wendi Lewis http://www.mymeso.org/?p=619 SOURCE: myMeso › Asbestos Awareness Conference set for March 28

]]> The Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has announced its Fifth Annual International Awareness Conference is set for March 28, 2009, in Manhattan Beach, Calif. The purpose of the event is to educate the public about the dangers of , ban its use and encourage research efforts to improve treatment options for diseases like .

The conference will feature prominent physicians, scientists, safety and health directors, as well as survivors, who will present current information about the status of in the U.S. and worldwide. Discussion will include facts on exposure, -related diseases and how to prevent them, and where to turn for help.

In addition to the main event on Saturday, there will be an evening reception on Friday, March 27, featuring musician Jordan Zevon, whose father, legendary singer-songwriter Warren Zevon, died of in 2003; and a Unity and Hope Remembrance Brunch on Sunday, March 29.

Five individuals will be honored for their outstanding work in raising awareness about asbestos exposure: U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer for her work to ban asbestos in the U.S.;  Margaret Seminario, AFL/CIO, for her efforts to unite, educate and empower victims and workers; Dr. Stephen Levin, MD, for his research into the social and medical impact of ; and Pralhad Malvadkar and Raghunath Manwar for their work with victims of exposure in India and worldwide.

The conference is presented by ADAO, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and the International Ban Secretariat.

For more information or registration, visit ADAO online.

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]]> http://www.mymeso.org/2009/02/05/asbestos-awareness-conference-set-for-march-28/feed/ 0 Ohio Supreme Court changes the rules for asbestos victims http://www.mymeso.org/2008/10/16/ohio-supreme-court-changes-the-rules-for-asbestos-victims/ http://www.mymeso.org/2008/10/16/ohio-supreme-court-changes-the-rules-for-asbestos-victims/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:51:31 +0000 Scott Thomas http://www.mymeso.org/?p=354 SOURCE: myMeso › Ohio Supreme Court changes the rules for asbestos victims

]]> A friend of mine just sent me this update:

The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that a 2004 law imposing stricter rules on those suing for -related injuries can be applied to cases pending before the legislation was passed, a move that could frustrate thousands of people seeking claims.

The 6-1 decision Wednesday means that many of the 40,000 Ohio cases filed before the law was enacted are likely to be dismissed. It also has potential ramifications in , Georgia, Kansas and other states that have sought to use such laws to reduce litigation related to the cancer-causing substance.

Am I the only one that finds it incredible that all this legislation is being passed to protect businesses, while legislation intended to protect consumers has been stalled for over 10 years?

I am very interested to hear your opinions on this developing story. Please use the comment feature, below.

Read the full story here: http://www..law.pro/news/2008/10/16/ohio-supreme-court-changes-the-rules-for--victims-seeking-justice/

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