Year: 2024

Local Resident Concerned About the Safety of Potential Roosevelt School Demolition

Local Resident Concerned About the Safety of Potential Roosevelt School Demolition

Safety of Potential Roosevelt School Demolition OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – The Keego Harbor Community is grappling with the planned demolition of Roosevelt Elementary School by the West Bloomfield School District. Local resident, Eric Abramson is the president and shareholder of…

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Helping Canadian Asbestos Victims Find Justice In Michigan

Helping Canadian Asbestos Victims Find Justice In Michigan

Helping Canadian Asbestos Victims Set to open in Fall 2025, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is a new way to let Americans and Canadians travel back and forth across an international border for work and recreation. Earlier options such as…

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Resources For Mesothelioma Patients

Resources For Mesothelioma Patients

The isolation you may feel after a mesothelioma cancer diagnosis can be almost as overwhelming as the effects of the illness itself. Fortunately, there are many groups of mesothelioma patients (and their families) who are willing to open up, offer support, and make you feel like part of a larger community.

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Asbestos Products That May Surprise You

Asbestos Products That May Surprise You

Asbestos products aren’t just found in industrial workplaces; many everyday consumer products contain asbestos too, with the resulting exposure potentially causing mesothelioma, lung cancer, and more. Learn what to look for to keep you and your family safe.

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Is Mesothelioma Contagious?

Is Mesothelioma Contagious?

If you’ve received a mesothelioma diagnosis, you may have wondered, “Is mesothelioma contagious?” To learn the answer to “Is mesothelioma contagious?” it helps to know a little about this illness.

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Ford Factory Employees: Ford Asbestos Exposure Risk

Ford Factory Employees: Ford Asbestos Exposure Risk

Many workers who spent years at Ford factories like the Ford Rouge Plant complex in Dearborn, Michigan were exposed to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was used in the construction of most auto plants before the 1980s. Because of the constant friction and wear that automobile parts undergo, asbestos was used during manufacturing.

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McLouth Steel Employees: Asbestos Exposure Risk

McLouth Steel Employees: Asbestos Exposure Risk

A carcinogen known as asbestos was heavily used during the building and operation of the McLouth Steel facilities. The asbestos exposure at McLouth Steel negatively impacted many employees, causing illnesses including mesothelioma and lung cancer.

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Marathon Oil Employees: Asbestos Exposure Risk

Marathon Oil Employees: Asbestos Exposure Risk

The Marathon Oil Detroit refinery has a history of environmental violations, mostly related to the release of excessive chemicals into the environment. This has led to reportedly higher rates of asthma and cancer in residents who live in the surrounding area.

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