The Associated Press reported last week that the family of famed football and television star Merlin Olsen had settled the lawsuit it had filed against several asbestos companies. The family was seeking to hold 10 companies responsible for asbestos exposure that they say caused Mr. Olsen to contract mesothelioma, from which he died in March 2010 at age 69. The lawsuit alleged Mr. Olsen was exposed to asbestos in his youth, when working on construction sites. Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer that usually affects the lining of the lungs and/or the abdomen. It typically takes mesothelioma a long time to develop after exposure. (more…)
The strange thing is that even the romans knew about the dangers of asbestos, so it beats me how these companies can claim they didnt know about the dangers! Such a little thing to provide safety masks!
That is so true! Thanks for pointing that out. I think often people don’t realize just how long manufacturers and industry have known about the dangers of asbestos. It is hard to believe an employer would not do everything it could to protect its workers, but sadly all too often that is the case. Profits over people. Thank you for your comment!
We understand that filing an asbestos lawsuit is not a simple process, even under the best of conditions. While no amount of compensation can buy you a medical miracle, a mesothelioma lawsuit can help you afford the mesothelioma treatments you need and eliminate the worry that medical costs are draining your family budget.
History asbestosAsbestos story is similar to othermaterials that were once considered miracles ofscience, then they become public enemy numberan extremely harmful effects because they haveon human health and the environment. With one, butbig difference. Unlike other materialstoday, asbestos is not a product of technologymodern. The use and recognitiondanger they pose to healthpeople are lost in history, the first writings on thisdating to the 1st century AD themeThe word “asbestos” in Greek means indestructible,sustainably. Name of chrysotile, one of the formscomunde asbestos is derived from the Greekchrzsos (gold) and Tilos (fiber), fiber gold.The Roman Empire asbestos was used widelyaccording to documents found. There is evidence thatThis material was used in Scandinavia since3000 BC, particularly in achieving pots.The first asbestos quarry in the world was discovered onGreek island of Evia.In Greece and ancient Rome, of asbestos were infireproof fabrics primarily used in construction,as well as clothing for women.Roman restaurants used tablecloths that were notwashed after use. They were thrown into the fire, leftthere a few minutes and then were shaken and were put back ontable for the next customer. The Romans also usedasbestos in building materials. History PlinyElder went so far claimed thatasbestos “confers protection against all spells,even those made by magic. “Persians imported asbestos in India. They were convinced thatAsbestos is a small hair animal feedsfire and is killed when it is sprayed with water.The Greeks recognized since antiquity that this materialis extremely dangerous, noting that destroyedlungs of slaves.In medieval times, asbestos was used forarmor coating. At that time, traderssold asbestos crosses, saying they are made ofwood of the cross on which Jesus was crucified.Evidence wasthat could not be destroyed by fire!Near the end of the 19th century, usingAsbestos became more widespread as a result ofthe industrial revolution. Asbestos was used inmanufacture of more than 3000 products, includingtextile, building materials, insulation and gasketsthe brake. Its use continued to grow through the years1970. At that time, evidence that asbestos is ahealth hazard could not be denied,its use has fallen sharply in decline. http://mesotheliomalawsuitsstore.com
Merlin Olsen was represented by the law firm of Baron & Budd – here is their website: http://www.mesotheliomanews.com/
This firm has represented a number of celebrities.
Merlin Olsen was represented by the law firm of Baron & Budd – here is their website: http://www.mesotheliomanews.com/
This firm has represented a number of celebrities.
An exposure such as this would be no more dangerous than smoking a single cigarette and, as with fags, Its continued exposure to asbestos which is hazardous to health. If your neighbour has removed this material without using the correct procedure their property is likely to be contaminated and you should advise them to get an air test carried out.
Not three months ago, on Dec. 31, it was announced that football and television star Merlin Olsen had been diagnosed with mesothelioma. Today I learned that he has passed away, a victim of this horrible disease that lies in wait to kill. He was only 69 years old.
Olsen was a star defensive lineman for the Los Angeles Rams football team, who went on to a television acting career. He played Jonathan Garvey on the series Little House on the Prairie and was the title character of Father Murphy. He also appeared on Fathers and Sons and Aaron’s Way, and filled the role of sportscaster at both CBS and NBC.
Online celebrity news magazine TMZ broke the news in December that Olsen and his family had filed a lawsuit against several companies, including NBC Studios, NBC Universal and 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, claiming they were responsible for exposing him to asbestos, which causes mesothelioma. Also named in the suit are Sherwin Williams and Lennox Industries, whose products Olsen says he was exposed to during jobs in his youth.
On December 8, 2009, his alma mater, Utah State University, where he was selected twice as an NCAA All-American, among other honors, announced it would name its football field after him – Merlin Olsen Field. How truly sad that he will never see a team take the field that now bears his name. Watch the tribute video created by the university at the announcement:
What a sad loss of a man who truly seemed to care genuinely for others, for his family and his community. He will be genuinely missed.
wow..how shocking !! even football and television star like Merlin Olsen can be diagnosed with Mesothelioma… At first, I thought only blue-collar workers can suffer Mesothelioma… NBC studio and Century fox responsible for exposing him to asbestos?? Hmmm, public building could be very dangerous nowadays huh !!
wow..how shocking !! even football and television star like Merlin Olsen can be diagnosed with Mesothelioma… At first, I thought only blue-collar workers can suffer Mesothelioma… NBC studio and Century fox responsible for exposing him to asbestos?? Hmmm, public building could be very dangerous nowadays huh !!
wow……..This is no joke!!!!! Each day looking for new information related to mesothelioma, and I see that in this field of science more and more progress! By the way, I found a great site with lots of interesting new information about mesothelioma http://www.cancermesothelioma-help.info
Well, Olsen was exposed while he was doing blue collar work as young man, but he couldn’t be sure which instances of asbestos exposure were responsible. This is an article from when Mr. Olsen was still with us: http://www.weitzlux.com/Merlin-Olsen_1961289.html
The Associated Press reported last week that the family of famed football and television star Merlin Olsen had settled the lawsuit it had filed against several asbestos companies. The family was seeking to hold 10 companies responsible for asbestos exposure that they say caused Mr. Olsen to contract mesothelioma, from which he died in March 2010 at age 69. The lawsuit alleged Mr. Olsen was exposed to asbestos in his youth, when working on construction sites. Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer that usually affects the lining of the lungs and/or the abdomen. It typically takes mesothelioma a long time to develop after exposure. (more…)
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The strange thing is that even the romans knew about the dangers of asbestos, so it beats me how these companies can claim they didnt know about the dangers! Such a little thing to provide safety masks!
That is so true! Thanks for pointing that out. I think often people don’t realize just how long manufacturers and industry have known about the dangers of asbestos. It is hard to believe an employer would not do everything it could to protect its workers, but sadly all too often that is the case. Profits over people. Thank you for your comment!
We understand that filing an asbestos lawsuit is not a simple process, even under the best of conditions. While no amount of compensation can buy you a medical miracle, a mesothelioma lawsuit can help you afford the mesothelioma treatments you need and eliminate the worry that medical costs are draining your family budget.
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History asbestosAsbestos story is similar to othermaterials that were once considered miracles ofscience, then they become public enemy numberan extremely harmful effects because they haveon human health and the environment. With one, butbig difference. Unlike other materialstoday, asbestos is not a product of technologymodern. The use and recognitiondanger they pose to healthpeople are lost in history, the first writings on thisdating to the 1st century AD themeThe word “asbestos” in Greek means indestructible,sustainably. Name of chrysotile, one of the formscomunde asbestos is derived from the Greekchrzsos (gold) and Tilos (fiber), fiber gold.The Roman Empire asbestos was used widelyaccording to documents found. There is evidence thatThis material was used in Scandinavia since3000 BC, particularly in achieving pots.The first asbestos quarry in the world was discovered onGreek island of Evia.In Greece and ancient Rome, of asbestos were infireproof fabrics primarily used in construction,as well as clothing for women.Roman restaurants used tablecloths that were notwashed after use. They were thrown into the fire, leftthere a few minutes and then were shaken and were put back ontable for the next customer. The Romans also usedasbestos in building materials. History PlinyElder went so far claimed thatasbestos “confers protection against all spells,even those made by magic. “Persians imported asbestos in India. They were convinced thatAsbestos is a small hair animal feedsfire and is killed when it is sprayed with water.The Greeks recognized since antiquity that this materialis extremely dangerous, noting that destroyedlungs of slaves.In medieval times, asbestos was used forarmor coating. At that time, traderssold asbestos crosses, saying they are made ofwood of the cross on which Jesus was crucified.Evidence wasthat could not be destroyed by fire!Near the end of the 19th century, usingAsbestos became more widespread as a result ofthe industrial revolution. Asbestos was used inmanufacture of more than 3000 products, includingtextile, building materials, insulation and gasketsthe brake. Its use continued to grow through the years1970. At that time, evidence that asbestos is ahealth hazard could not be denied,its use has fallen sharply in decline.
http://mesotheliomalawsuitsstore.com
Merlin Olsen was represented by the law firm of Baron & Budd – here is their website:
http://www.mesotheliomanews.com/
This firm has represented a number of celebrities.
Merlin Olsen was represented by the law firm of Baron & Budd – here is their website:
http://www.mesotheliomanews.com/
This firm has represented a number of celebrities.
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An exposure such as this would be no more dangerous than smoking a single cigarette and, as with fags, Its continued exposure to asbestos which is hazardous to health. If your neighbour has removed this material without using the correct procedure their property is likely to be contaminated and you should advise them to get an air test carried out.
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