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Rachel Sasser

Rachel Sasser- author

Rachel Sasser is a North Carolina-based attorney specializing in asbestos litigation and health-related news. With a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a strong background in history, Rachel brings global insights into asbestos regulation and mesothelioma care, advocating for stronger policies based on international practices.

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Mesothelioma Lawsuit Discovery Process

When an asbestos exposure lawsuit is filed, the defending party has a limited amount of time to respond to the lawsuit. This is typically 30 days afte...

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Talc and Asbestos

Talc, short for talcum powder, is commonly used in American houses. It’s used daily, without paying attention to its adverse side effects. Th...

Author Posts

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J&J Subsidiary Declares Bankruptcy to Push Forward $10 Billion Talc Settlement

A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) that declared bankruptcy after being swamped with thousands of lawsuit...

September 20, 2024

4 min read

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$39M Awarded In Mesothelioma Case Tied to Medical Contaminated Talc

A jury awarded over $39 million to a Utah couple in a landmark mesothelioma case involving the use of asbestos-contamina...

September 18, 2024

3 min read

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EPA Seeks Public Input for Asbestos Risk Evaluation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday a call for public feedback on important technical d...

August 3, 2023

2 min read

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New Jersey appeals court ruling could revive 1,000 talc lawsuits

A recent New Jersey appeals court ruling to revive two lawsuits that alleged talc in Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder...

August 13, 2020

2 min read

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Chemical company, law firm settle lawsuit over asbestos in talc products

Thousands of people who sued the world’s biggest largest chemical maker over asbestos in talc products could be compensa...

July 31, 2020

2 min read

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Cancer-Causing Asbestos Found in Children’s Eye Shadow

When it comes to the cancer-causing asbestos, many people think of the removal of asbestos-based products in building re...

February 5, 2020

3 min read

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FDA Holds First Public Hearings on Talc-Asbestos Link

The FDA today held a hearing to investigate asbestos testing for talc powders and cosmetics. It’s the first hearing the...

February 4, 2020

2 min read

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FDA to announce new recommendations for testing Talc for Asbestos

Johnson & Johnson has been the name behind the well-known baby power since 1894. Over the years, their successful g...

January 29, 2020

2 min read

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How Your Occupation Can Put You At Risk for Asbestos Exposure

The effects of asbestos exposure continue to this day despite the diminished use of the fibrous mineral. While it can be...

September 16, 2019

4 min read

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Inadequate New EPA Rule Far From Complete Asbestos Ban

After receiving a harsh wave of criticism on significant new use rule (SNUR) last summer, US Environmental Protection Ag...

June 23, 2019

4 min read

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J & J Knew of Carcinogenic Asbestos in its Baby Powder for Decades

The detailed investigatory report revealed that Johnson & Johnson, famous for its baby powder, was aware of the fac...

June 21, 2019

5 min read

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Advanced Radiotherapy Doubles Survival Time of Mesothelioma Patients

According to Italian research, an aggressive dose of advanced radiotherapy (radical Hemi-thoracic radiotherapy) can doub...

June 20, 2019

5 min read

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