A mesothelioma diagnosis forces families into two tracks at once: urgent medical decisions and urgent financial decisions. Many people learn quickly that asbestos compensation is not a single claim type; it can involve multiple routes pursued in parallel, each with different requirements, deadlines, and evidence standards. In 2026, one of…
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be hearing about lawsuits tied to talc products, including longtime consumer powders and medical-grade talc used in specific procedures. The headlines can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially when you are trying to understand one core question: what…
Winters in Massachusetts and across New England can be brutal. Plumbers, pipefitters, and electricians keep homes warm, water flowing, and power on, often working outside or in unheated basements, rooftops, crawl spaces, and industrial plants. Cold, ice, snow, and aging buildings create serious safety hazards, and for many tradespeople, there…
September is Mesothelioma Awareness Month, which brings updates across Massachusetts and the U.S., from courtroom milestones to policy moves in Washington and survivor stories that remind us why this work matters. Why September Matters: Awareness, Action, and Real Stories Mesothelioma Awareness Month is more than a ribbon; each September, advocates…
As advocates for individuals and families affected by asbestos-related diseases, our mesothelioma attorneys closely monitor every development that could impact treatment options, legal rights, or day-to-day support for the mesothelioma community. August and September 2025 delivered meaningful news on all three fronts: a significant jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson in…
In a series of pre-trial Daubert hearings, a U.S. District Court is weighing the qualifications of scientific experts in mesothelioma lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson over talc baby powder products that allegedly caused ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. The ruling will impact some 12,000 cases pending before the New Jersey federal…
If ever there was proof that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is derelict in its duty to protect the public, perhaps it’s the news this week that Sri Lanka is the latest nation to ban import of Johnson and Johnson’s baby powder, amid growing proof of asbestos contamination. The…
Trust funds may already be available for victims of mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases. Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. With a latency period of 30-40 years, most diagnosed are senior citizens exposed to asbestos in the 1960s, 1970s, or 1980s. A naturally-occurring mineral used for its…
Whenever a plaintiff (or plaintiff’s surviving family members) files a mesothelioma lawsuit in Boston, we are dealing with what is known as a products liability matter. A products liability matter involves a plaintiff who was injured or killed as a result of product manufactured, sold, or distributed by defendant. In…
There are many old buildings in Boston including closed factories, churches, the ubiquitous three-decker homes and many other types of structures that have fallen into a state of disrepair. Instead of demolishing these old buildings, industry trends and historic codes are leading people to purchase the buildings and covert them…