Consumer News

Nightline Examines the Poisoning of Libby, MT

November 3 & 4— Six years after the poisoning of Libby, Montana by W.R. Grace became public, Nightline reports that about 15-35 million homes nationwide have contaminated Grace insulation in their attics." Yet, public awareness about the hazardous material remains insufficient. Read more highlights from Nightline's Special Report

Watch part of Nightline's "A Killer in Town": Part 1 | Part 2

Honor Our Troops: Don't Shortchange Veterans in Asbestos Settlement

In this Keep Our Families Safe column, former AAJ President Todd Smith calls on you to stand up for veterans' legal rights. "The recent criminal indictment of executives at asbestos maker W.R. Grace & Co. reminded everyone of the one indisputable fact in the asbestos debate: Corporations knew for years that asbestos was poisoning their workers and their workers' families but did nothing and let tens of thousands of innocent victims die needless deaths. Should our service men and women suffer the same fate?" Full story.

AAJ eNews: Asbestos Victims Are Speaking Out

Mesothelioma death certificates show that hospital staff, school staff, construction workers, and housewives/family members are the four groups most devastated by asbestos poisoning. Learn more.

Asbestos Disease Awareness Day

Individuals and communities across the country have been exposed to asbestos-contaminated products, and are still poisoned. Every April 1st, remember the thousands of loved ones that die each year. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization has prepared a slideshow to commemorate asbestos disease awareness, set to music by grammy-winning legend Warren Zevon, who died from asbestos poisoning.

Watch the "Keep Me In Your Heart" Slidehow.

Online Consumer Resources

The causal link between asbestos exposure and illness and death are well-established in the medical and scientific communities. Access these websites to learn more about asbestos.