In a case that could have profound implications for many people suffering from asbestos-related illnesses, the Washington Court of Appeals recently reversed and remanded a case involving the safety of masks that were meant to protect people working with asbestos. The...
The United States began phasing out use of asbestos in the 1970s, but exposure to asbestos continues to harm people. In many cases, the harm stems from exposure that occurred decades earlier. Mesothelioma, an incurable form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure, can...
Unfortunately, as more is learned about asbestos exposure and the risks to consumers and workers alike, the list of at-risk scenarios continues to grow. The risks can be based on hazardous careers, dangerous consumer products or toxic construction materials. One...
With thousands of miles of shoreline and immediate access to the Pacific Ocean, the maritime sector has played an important role in the state of Washington’s economy and a lifeline for decades and decades. Among the industries it supports is shipbuilding. And through...
