Asbestos/Mesothelioma
NJ Governor Supports a Fracking Ban
The State of New Jersey now supports a ban on fracking.
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Legal news, analysis, and updates on workers' compensation and occupational injury law.
Workers' Compensation
FDA approves first blood test to evaluate concussions in adults
Blood test to diagnose a brain concussion.
Workers' Compensation
Infancy Does Not Toll Workers’ Compensation Claim
Workers’ Compensation claims must be filed within the procedural limitations of the NJ 2-year statute of limitations and are not tolled by infancy.
Workers' Compensation
Can the Workers’ Compensation System be Vaccinated Against Influenza?
Can the workers' compensation benefits system adapt to meet the effort of maintaining a healthier workplace and avoid the consequences of infectious diseases?
Asbestos/Mesothelioma
$3.5 Billion Pittsburg Corning Corporation Asbestos Trust Fund Is Now Operating
The $3.5 Billion asbestos trust of Pittsburg Corning Corporation (PPG) opened for the business of paying asbestos victims and their families.
Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation Benefits for Consequences of Sun Exposure
Workers' Compensation benefits are available for workers who have had sun exposure at work and who develop skin cancer.
Asbestos/Mesothelioma
Lawsuit Filed Alleging Asbestos Exposed Chemical Worker Suffered Fatal Mesothelioma
A former chemical worker at Hoffman LaRoche Files Lawsuit for Mesothelioma
Asbestos/Mesothelioma
Diesel Exhaust Linked to Cancer
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified diesel engine exhaust as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1).
Latex Litigation
NIOSH Alerts Home Healthcare Workers About Latex Allergies
NIOSH has published a booklet to educate Home Healthcare Workers about preventing latex allergies.
Asbestos/Mesothelioma
WR Grace Asbestos Bankruptcy Plan Receives Approval
A Delaware Bankruptcy Judge has approved a reorganization plan for the former asbestos manufacturer,
Asbestos/Mesothelioma
Auto Mechanic Files Lawsuit Alleging Asbestos Related Disease
A lawsuit was filed alleging that a former auto mechanic who worked with asbestos in auto body shops and suffers from lung cancer.
Asbestos/Mesothelioma
Lawsuit Filed By Former Hoffman LaRoche Employee Alleging Asbestos Related Disease
A lawsuit was filed by a former pharmaceutical maintenance specialist at Hoffman-LaRoche in Nutley, NJ alleging exposure to asbestos.