Asbestos-related illnesses are still a major issue, even though the U.S. has banned most uses of asbestos. The problem is that many products that contain asbestos are still being imported from countries like Russia and China. U.S. courts have limited the use of the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) against foreign corporations, making it challenging to […]
Month: March 2025
Asbestos in Consumer Products: Litigating Against Cosmetic Talc Suppliers Beyond Industrial Settings
For years, the common notion has been that you can only be exposed to asbestos if you worked in a factory, a construction site, or a shipyard. However, new studies have debunked this notion, with evidence showing that consumers using everyday products, such as talcum powder, have also been exposed. Some of these consumers are […]