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Md Highest Court: Asbestos Firms Not Responsible For Family Exposure

2013-07-08 23:28:34| Paper - Topix.net

Maryland's highest court has ruled that asbestos companies are not liable for illnesses suffered by household members of people who brought the carcinogenic fibers home with them.

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Contractor asbestos supervision 'not sufficient': Telstra

2013-06-20 11:51:15| Telecom - Topix.net

A preliminary review by Telstra identified "specific areas for improvement" for contractor handling of asbestos and has directed all contractors to carry out improvements Telstra has directed contractors to improve asbestos handling procedures after a review by the telco found deficiencies in the way the fibrous material has been treated during the ... (more)

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Coalition knew of Telstra asbestos: Labor

2013-06-04 04:02:59| Telecom - Topix.net

THE Howard coalition government was aware 12 years ago there was an asbestos problem in Telstra's pits and ducts, federal Labor says.

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Pittsburgh Corning's asbestos legal woes grinding on

2013-06-03 16:09:28| Chemicals - Topix.net

Late on the Friday that launched the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a judge approved a plan that will finally allow glass and insulation maker Pittsburgh Corning Corp.

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