Until recently, the standard practice in shipyard asbestos related lawsuits was to sue the suppliers of parts that contained the carcinogenic material. In the next few weeks, a Virginia grand jury should deliver a verdict in a case that targets a new class of shipyard mesothelioma plaintiffs: the ship owners.
What is the legacy of WR Grace? Certainly, the company has been successful, incorporating in 1899 as chemical and machinery manufacturer. Today, WR Grace makes a broad range of products, from chemical catalysts to cement, and its annual sales are close to $2.5 billion. So is that the legacy of WR Grace: success and wealth, the keystones of the American experience?
Comments rss
TrackbackIn spite of the clear link between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, the United States government has so far shied away from an all-out ban of asbestos due to the material’s extensive utility. Asbestos is regulated, but industry pressure has prevented the complete ban of the substance. Read the rest of this entry »
