Polaris Submits Application for New Mesothelioma Treatment
Multinational biopharmaceutical company Polaris Group announced their application for a rolling submission of a new mesothelioma treatment this month. The Biologic License Application for the experimental drug ADI-PEG 20 is the first step in U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval.
The application outlines the use of ADI-PEG 20 for non-epithelioid mesothelioma alongside treatment with pemetrexed and platinum chemotherapy. Non-epithelioid subtypes include sarcomatoid and biphasic cell types, historically the most resistant to treatment.
Polaris stated in a press release, “Polaris Group’s development...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - December 14, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Amy Edel Tags: Clinical Trials/Research/Emerging Treatments Mesothelioma Source Type: news
J & J Working to Settle More Asbestos Related Talc Cases
Johnson & Johnson is trying to resolve some of the thousands of lawsuits filed claiming its talc-based baby powder causes cancer. J&J’s in-house lawyer overseeing the talc litigation Eric Haas, said during an investor call that the recent settlements covered cases involving plaintiffs with mesothelioma.
In hopes of eventually reaching a global settlement, the company announced that three law firms settled around 100 cases in the first week of December 2023. Haas didn’t reveal any further details about the dollar amounts of the settlements, the identity of the law firms involved, or exactly how many peo...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - December 13, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Travis Rodgers Tags: Asbestos (general) Asbestos Exposure Legal Source Type: news
Tustin Hangar Fire Blamed for Spreading Asbestos Is Finally Out
A fire at a World War II era 17-story wooden hangar in the U.S. Navy’s Marine Corps Air Station in Tustin California was finally extinguished 24 days after it started. Firefighters put out the flames the same day the fire began on Nov. 7, but flare-ups continued for several weeks.
During that time, flames propelled dangerous chemicals like asbestos, nickel and arsenic into the surrounding areas. The discovery of the chemicals also created a local state of emergency, canceling school, nearby outdoor events and closing parks.
The U.S. Navy now needs to remove all of the debris left at the site. Fire cleanup cre...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - December 12, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Amy Edel Tags: Asbestos (general) Asbestos Exposure Source Type: news
Controversial Ohio Senate Bill Could Complicate Asbestos Lawsuits
Republican Ohio State Senator George F. Lang is the primary sponsor of a controversial senate bill poised to impact people diagnosed with mesothelioma. The bill would require plaintiffs to supply personal and specific information within 30 days of filing a lawsuit or risk the suit being dismissed.
Cosponsors of SB63 include OH State Senators Jerry C. Cirino, Bob D. Hackett, Stephen A. Huffman, Bill Reineke, Michele Reynolds, Mark Romanchuk, Michael A. Rulli, Tim Schaffer, Kirk Schuring and Steve Wilson. The bill passed through a split Senate committee in November with a vote of 7-6.
Opponents of the bill argue ...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - December 11, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Amy Edel Tags: Asbestos Exposure Legal Mesothelioma Source Type: news
Court Rules Merck, Not Bayer Responsible in Talc Lawsuits
Bayer AG was absolved of liability in certain cancer-related lawsuits. The cases concern talc-based foot powders that the company acquired from Merck & Co. in a more than $14 billion cash deal nearly a decade ago.
Delaware’s highest court clarified that Merck is responsible for claims that predate Bayer’s acquisition. Lawsuits claim talc used in products like Dr. Scholl’s caused cancer.
Talc-based products have been linked in recent years to asbestos-related illnesses such as ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. Merck, Bayer and Johnson & Johnson have faced lawsuits claiming talc-based pro...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - December 5, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Amy Edel Tags: Asbestos (general) Legal Source Type: news
Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute Is Dissolving
The Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute in Los Angeles, California, will be permanently closing after more than two decades of work to develop treatments for rare cancers such as mesothelioma as well as diseases of the heart, lungs, and blood.
Since 2002, the mission of the nonprofit organization has focused on creating hope through research and education. The Pacific Mesothelioma Center, which has been a division of the PHLBI since 2012, has been working to improve the lives of mesothelioma patients by sharing information about malignant pleural mesothelioma and conducting research in hopes of finding a cure.
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Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - December 1, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Dan Palombo Source Type: news
Pembrolizumab + Standard Chemotherapy Beneficial in Mesothelioma
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 -- The addition of pembrolizumab to standard platinum-pemetrexed chemotherapy results in significant improvement in overall survival among patients with advanced pleural mesothelioma, according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 15, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Investors raise pressure over ‘forever chemicals’ amid growing litigation
Personal injury claims could reach $66bn in crisis akin to asbestos liabilities (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Johnson & Johnson Considers 3rd Bankruptcy for Talc Litigation
Johnson & Johnson may be filing for bankruptcy for a third time in an attempt to address its talc liabilities, this time under a different corporate structure. The pharmaceutical giant has twice failed at “Texas Two-Step” filings to resolve mass tort litigation against it.
Roughly 51,000 lawsuits filed against Johnson & Johnson claim the company’s talc-based products caused them to develop cancer. Johnson & Johnson’s two Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings through its subsidiary, LTL Management, were both denied by a New Jersey judge who found LTL did not qualify for bankruptcy protection becau...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - November 2, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Fran Mannino Tags: Asbestos Exposure Legal Source Type: news
Philadelphia Teachers Sue Over Right to Protest Asbestos Hazards
Three educators filed a federal lawsuit against the School District of Philadelphia over their first amendment right to publicly demand answers about asbestos inside classrooms. The suit claims their rights were violated when the district allegedly punished them for a protest in 2021.
Plaintiffs include teachers Ethan Tannen and Carolyn Gray, as well as now retired educator Karen Celli. Along with 50 of their colleagues, they worked outdoors during two teacher workdays at Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School in protest of asbestos exposure risks.
School administrators allegedly told staff they would...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - October 4, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Daniel Mojica Tags: Asbestos (general) Asbestos Exposure Legal Source Type: news
Appeals court throws out $223.8 million verdict against J & J in talc cancer case
Johnson & Johnson faces more than 38,000 lawsuits alleging that its talc products contain asbestos. A New Jersey appeals court has quashed a $223.8 million (€213 million) verdict against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) that a jury had awarded to four plaintiffs who alleged they got cancer due to asbestos…#johnsonjohnson #newjersey #litigation #denyseclancy #kazanlawfirm #jacquelinemoline (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Talc Researcher Asks Court to Dismiss J & J Lawsuit Against Her
A medical researcher responsible for uncovering a potential link between talc and cancer has petitioned a judge to dismiss the lawsuit pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson filed against her.
Dr. Jacqueline Moline maintains that her 2019 study linking cosmetic talc products and cancer is sound and protected by the First Amendment.
Moline has served as the plaintiffs’ expert in more than 200 cases against Johnson & Johnson, alleging the company’s talc products caused consumers to develop cancer and mesothelioma, according to Reuters.
A federal court filing in Trenton, New Jersey, states tha...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - September 22, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Arianna Delarosa Tags: Asbestos Exposure Clinical Trials/Research/Emerging Treatments Legal Source Type: news
EPA Implements Stricter Regulations for Asbestos Industry
Asbestos manufacturers and processors are now subject to heightened regulations following completion of the final reporting rule under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Toxic Substances Control Act.
On July 6, the EPA mandated reporting and record-keeping obligations for companies that manufacture, import or process asbestos and asbestos-containing products.
“We know that exposure to asbestos causes cancer and other serious health problems that still result in thousands of people dying every year, and today we’re continuing our work to protect people from this dangerous chemical,” said Michal Freedho...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - September 21, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Arianna Delarosa Source Type: news
Texas Two-Step Bankruptcies Carry On Despite Setbacks
The novel use of the Texas Two-Step strategy in bankruptcy began in 2017 when paper products maker Georgia-Pacific placed its Bestwall unit along with asbestos-related liabilities under chapter 11. A legal tactic called the Texas Two-Step for businesses to manage mass lawsuits continues to work…#georgiapacific #bestwall #chapter11 (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Surgery May Worsen Pleural Mesothelioma Survival Outcomes Surgery May Worsen Pleural Mesothelioma Survival Outcomes
There has been little improvement in systemic treatment of early-stage, resectable mesothelioma.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
