Did Forged Documents Lead to Recovery Filter Approval?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Sep 25, 2015

Last week, we discussed allegations made against Recovery blood clot filters in our blog. Sadly, NBC News reported that approximately 300 non-fatal injuries and 27 deaths have been linked to the medical devices, which were manufactured by C.R. Bard for...Read More

Asbestos Found in Children’s Crayons & Toys

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jul 20, 2015

CNN reported recently that four boxes of crayons and two toy crime lab kits sold in America have tested positive for traces of asbestos. The findings come in a report done by the advocacy group EWG Action Fund. The group...Read More

Part of Capitol Closed to Public Due to Potential Asbestos Issue

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jul 21, 2014

Prior to 1980, asbestos was regularly used as insulation in buildings. Many other building products also contained asbestos, including fireproofing products, spackling compounds, tiles, roofing materials, ductwork and elevator equipment. Research has definitively proven that exposure to asbestos causes serious...Read More

Could My Apartment Be Contaminated By Asbestos?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jun 18, 2014

Tenants of one of Alexandria’s largest affordable housing complexes were horrified at the discovery of asbestos during renovations, and even more horrified at the fact that it took three months for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stop the work....Read More

What Is a Third Party Claim? Our Attorneys Explain This Aspect of The Law

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. May 30, 2014

Workers compensation law varies from state to state, meaning that the way the law applies to your situation in Maryland may not be the case in Virginia. There are also different aspects of workers compensation law that the average worker...Read More

If My Family Member Died from Mesothelioma Cancer, Does Their Claim Survive Death?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. May 19, 2014

If you lost a loved one due to an asbestos-related disease, their claim does survive death. The family keeps the claim after their loved one dies; however, your claim options depend on what state you are in, because state laws...Read More

Company Exposed For Launching Secret Research Program after Facing Asbestos Claims

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Dec 16, 2013

According to The Center for Public Integrity, in 2005, Georgia-Pacific Corp. found itself facing a product liability lawsuit of over $1 billion for a product it had not manufactured in nearly three decades: the cancer-causing mineral asbestos. Accused in over...Read More

Maryland Appeals Court Overturns $5 Million Asbestos Verdict

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Nov 20, 2013

A Maryland court recently overturned a previous $5 million verdict, stating that the Georgia-Pacific Corporation was not responsible for illnesses suffered by household members of workers who were exposed to asbestos at the company’s plants over 50 years ago. The...Read More

Virginia Supreme Court Decision Reversing $17.5 Million Asbestos Verdict Still Stands

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Aug 16, 2013

On June 10, the US Supreme Court declined to accept the appeal of a case dealing with the duty of ship owners to intervene in protecting the safety of shipyard workers. The court’s decision means that a previous decision by...Read More

Mesothelioma Rates Steady Despite Decline in Asbestos Use

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jun 12, 2013

The use of asbestos in the U.S. has been reduced dramatically in recent decades, but mesothelioma cancer has remained steady. Working toward finding a cure or creating better treatment options for those diagnosed with mesothelioma has never been more important....Read More

29-Year-Old Receives Mesothelioma Diagnosis

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Apr 11, 2012

A 29-year-old Virginia firefighter was too ill to attend his own fundraiser last month. He is undergoing chemotherapy treatments for mesothelioma cancer, which doctors think resulted from asbestos exposure as a child. Normally, the deadly lung cancer strikes victims later...Read More

A Mesothelioma Cure on the Horizon?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Mar 21, 2012

While still in the early stages of testing, researchers are hopeful that a new drug will aid in the fight against mesothelioma cancer. A Japanese drug company has created the drug that, when used alongside chemotherapy, is more effective against...Read More

Mesothelioma: Conversations with Your Doctor, Understanding Your Doctor’s Advice

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Feb 15, 2012

If a doctor diagnoses you with mesothelioma cancer, you will have a lot of questions about treatment options and what to expect in the oncoming years. These types of conversations with your oncologist are important, and you will want to...Read More

Language Barrier Makes Asbestos More Dangerous for Hispanic Workers

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Dec 20, 2011

Earlier this month, the National Press Club held a meeting in Washington, D.C., and mesothelioma cancer in construction workers was a main topic. Specifically, there was concern that Hispanic workers might be especially at risk for mesothelioma due to asbestos...Read More

Asbestos Scare at Virginia Power Plant

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jun 14, 2011

A tornado swept through Surry, Virginia, in April causing an outage at one of its power plants. As a result, a nuclear reactor at the plant required refueling, a process requiring hundreds of workers that can take up to one...Read More

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