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• Posted By Erica Vasques 28-Jul-2017

  Traces of Asbestos Found in Makeup

  While some may think asbestos contamination is a thing of the past, the reality is asbestos still poses a threat. Recently a makeup product sold by Justice, a children and tween store popular among young girls, tested positive for traces of asbestos. ...

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• Posted By Erica Vasques 10-Jul-2017

  Bipartisan Opposition to H.B. 1215 Sends Strong Message to Senate

  On June 28, 2017, the U.S. House voted on and passed H.B. 1215. The misnamed bill, “Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017”, strips patients and nursing home residents on their rights to pursue litigation in case of injuries or death ...

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• Posted By George & Farinas, LLP 26-Jun-2017

  What the Protecting Access to Care Act Could Mean for You

  After a couple of false starts, H.R. 1215, the Protecting Access to Care Act, is going to the House floor this week. This massive medical malpractice bill also applies to nursing home and drug and device cases. The bill caps non-economic damages at ...

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• Posted By George & Farinas, LLP 13-Jun-2017

  HR 1215 Protects Corporations from Negligence & Caps Damage Recoveries - STOP IT!

  Calling All Clients & Friends of George & Farinas, LLP Your Help & Action is Needed RIGHT NOW! Our team at George & Farinas, LLP recently contacted you about several problematic bills currently working their way through Congress. If ...

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• Posted By Erica Vasques 24-Mar-2017

  Congress to Vote on Alarming Legislation; What You Can Do to Protect Future of Health Care

  TAKE ACTION NOW!!!! A vote will be held in the next few weeks on an alarming piece of legislation, H.R. 1215, referred to as the “Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017”. The title of the bill could not be more misleading. This bill will ...

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• Posted By Erica Vasques 3-Mar-2017

  Congress Rushes Legislation that Punishes Those Receiving Benefits from the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Medicaid, and the VA

  Even before repealing or replacing any of the Affordable Care Acts benefits, Congress has proposed legislation that would punish those who benefit from the ACA. The U.S. House Judiciary Committee recently introduced an alarming piece of legislation, ...

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• Posted By Michael Farinas 9-Feb-2017

  EPA Nominee Pruitt Refused to Promise Asbestos Ban

  On November 29, 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the first 10 chemicals it would evaluate under the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act for the 21st Century Act. These 10 chemicals were chosen due to their severe risk to human ...

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• Posted By Ashleigh Resetarits 31-Jan-2017

  Hernia Mesh

  At George & Farinas, we are been informed that hernia mesh law suits are beginning to move forward in multidistrict litigation in the U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire. The litigation involves the C-Qur line of polypropylene surgical ...

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• Posted By Michael Farinas 23-Nov-2016

  Thanksgiving

  As the Holiday Season approaches, our extended family at George & Farinas wishes to express our heartfelt “Thank You.” To our past and present clients, we want to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for placing your ...

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• Posted By Todd Barnes 29-Sep-2016

  Indiana Court of Appeals Confirms Duties of Premise Owners to Contractors Hired to Work on their Properties

  On September 28, 2016, a unanimous panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled in favor of George & Farinas clients Larry and Loa Myers. At issue was what duties, if any, premise owners owe to contractors injured on their property. Larry was an ...

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• Posted By Ashleigh Resetarits 22-Aug-2016

  East Chicago Indiana residents exposed to Lead Contamination

  East Chicago in northwest Indiana is in a state of panic over serious lead contamination found in the West Calumet Housing Complex and around the Carrie Gosch Elementary School. This is after the authorities informed the residents that their homes ...

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• Posted By Ashleigh Resetarits 1-Aug-2016

  Talc-free alternatives

  Talcum is mineral which is finely ground to create a powder. Commonly called talc, talc-based powders have been under scrutiny for many years for their link with ovarian cancer. Also, inhaling the airborne powder at the very least can contribute to ...

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• Posted By Michael Farinas 5-Jul-2016

  OSHA finds retaliation against school janitor who reported asbestos

  Theresa Ely complained about not having proper asbestos abatement training, protective clothing or respirators while dry sanding asbestos - containing floor tiles in a Dearborn Heights School District. She was labeled a troublemaker until Federal ...

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• Posted By Michael Farinas 15-Jun-2016

  Court-Mandated Deadlines Set for Zofran Lawsuits

  Product Identification Fact Sheets and Plaintiff Fact Sheet deadline dates are set. As well as, Defendant Fact Sheet deadlines due dates are set. Cut and Paste the link to your browser to see more. ...

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• Posted By Michael Farinas 2-Jun-2016

  Frank R Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century

  Passage of he Frank R Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act revises the Toxic Substances Control Act. The passage of this bill now gives the EPA the ability to prioritize asbestos regulations and action. The EPA can prohibit, restrict ...

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• Posted By Michael Farinas 4-May-2016

  Indiana Supreme Court Denies Rehearing

  INDIANA SUPREME COURT DENIES REHEARING – RIGHTS OF INDIANA RESIDENTS TO SUE ASBESTOS PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS OFFICIALLY RESTORED As previously blogged, on March 2, 2016, the Indiana Supreme Court restored the rights of Indiana residents to pursue ...

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• Posted By Michael Farinas 26-Apr-2016

  Zofran study may show 2 times increase in Cleft Palate

  Study shows possible twofold increase in Cleft Palate Develpment. Click on this link to find out more. https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2906566

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• Posted By Michael Farinas 19-Apr-2016

  Zofran Lawsuit Parties Submit Agenda

  Zofran Lawsuit Parties Submit agenda for Federal Status Conference. Click this link to find out more. https://www.prleap.com/pr/245336/zofran-lawsuit-parties-submit-agenda-for

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• Posted By Michael Farinas 11-Apr-2016

  National Asbestos Disease Awareness Week

  The Senate announces national Asbestos Diesase Awareness Week. https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-news/this-week-is-global-and-national-asbestos-disease-awareness-week/

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• Posted By Michael Farinas 4-Apr-2016

  George & Farinas in the Indianapolis Star

  Today, 04/04/16, the Indianapolis Star published an article regarding the constituionaltiy of the statute of repose. The law office of George & Farinas were highly involved to strike down this statute to help their clients and future clients to ...

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• Posted By Michael Farinas 24-Mar-2016

  US Labor Department announces final rule to improve U.S. workers' protection from the dangers of 'respirable' silica dust Updated rule amends silica exposure regulations for first time since 1971

  https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=30534

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• Posted By Michael Farinas 22-Mar-2016

  Quincy Jones, Comedian and Mesothelioma Patient, to tape HBO Special

  Quincy Jones is a comedian that also has the terminal disease, Mesothelioma. He is only 32 years of age. HBO has agreed to tape a Comedy Special at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles in April of this year and telecast it during the spring. This ...

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• Posted By George & Farinas, LLP 16-Mar-2016

  IN Supreme Court Votes Statue of Repose Unconstitutional in Asbestos Cases

  On October 5, 2015, two of George & Farinas, LLP cases were heard before the Indiana Supreme Court with regard to the state’s 10-year statute of repose for asbestos-related claims. This law was previously interpreted to mean that asbestos ...

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• Posted By Linda George and Kathy Farinas 3-Mar-2016

  Indiana Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision for Asbestos Victims

  After years of hard work on this issue, it is with great pride we can finally say victims of asbestos disease have equal rights in Indiana. Yesterday the Indiana Supreme Court held 3-2 that the IPLA Statute of Repose is unconstitutional where an ...

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• Posted By 1-Sep-2015

  We Need Your Help to End Arbitration Agreements in Nursing Homes

  We Need Your Help to End Arbitration Agreements in Nursing Homes Please help us ensure that America's seniors living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities don't have to give up their constitutional rights by signing an important ...

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