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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.
Rachel Sasser
3 mins read - September 18, 2024
A jury awarded over $39 million to a Utah couple in a landmark mesothelioma case involving the use of asbestos-contaminated talc in a surgical procedure. The plaintiffs, Bryce and...
Rachel Sasser
3 mins read - August 16, 2024
Alert: This Groundbreaking Verdict Paves the Way for Significant Future Compensation The $63.4 million talc lung cancer verdict against Johnson & Johnson is a great...
Rachel Sasser
2 mins read - August 3, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday a call for public feedback on important technical details for a revised asbestos risk assessment. This...
Rachel Sasser
2 mins read - August 13, 2020
A recent New Jersey appeals court ruling to revive two lawsuits that alleged talc in Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder causing ovarian cancer could lead to the reinstatement of...
Rachel Sasser
2 mins read - July 31, 2020
Thousands of people who sued the world’s biggest largest chemical maker over asbestos in talc products could be compensated following a $72.5 million federal court...
Rachel Sasser
3 mins read - February 5, 2020
When it comes to the cancer-causing asbestos, many people think of the removal of asbestos-based products in building renovations. Little do some parents know, they bought toy...
Rachel Sasser
3 mins read - February 4, 2020
The FDA is holding a hearing today to examine asbestos testing for talc powders and cosmetics. These hearings are the first time in almost 50 years the FDA has held such a...
Rachel Sasser
2 mins read - January 29, 2020
Johnson & Johnson has been the name behind the well-known baby power since 1894. Over the years, their successful growth has resulted in the company’s net worth of over 360...
Rachel Sasser
5 mins read - September 16, 2019
The effects of asbestos exposure continue to this day despite the diminished use of the fibrous mineral. While it can be easy to assume that the majority of those exposed to...
Rachel Sasser
4 mins read - June 23, 2019
After receiving a harsh wave of criticism on significant new use rule (SNUR) last summer, US Environmental Protection Agency- EPA has issued a final rule last week on April 17,...
Rachel Sasser
5 mins read - June 21, 2019
The detailed investigatory report revealed that Johnson & Johnson, famous for its baby powder, was aware of the fact that their staple talc products were contaminated with a...
Rachel Sasser
5 mins read - June 20, 2019
According to Italian research, an aggressive dose of advanced radiotherapy (radical Hemi-thoracic radiotherapy) can double the survival time of malignant pleural mesothelioma...
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