For nearly 50 years, Minneapolis was known as the Flour Milling Capital of the World. This is a point of pride for many Minnesotans, and we still see remnants of that past today in the glowing “Gold Medal Flour” sign and museums in the old mills. However, despite the...
The Only Firm in Minnesota Litigating on Behalf of Mesothelioma Victims.
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Accidents & Injuries
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Law Blog
MN court determines Conwed cannot avoid liability
Anyone who grew up in or around Cloquet, Minnesota, has likely heard of Conwed Corporation, or the Wood Conversion Company. Many people worked at this company for many years, or even over their summer breaks from school. During Conwed’s operation in Cloquet, it was...
Patients could enjoy longer lives thanks to new treatments
Mesothelioma doesn’t come on fast, though it can be a force when it finally shows it’s head. Patients have long been low on options, but new breakthroughs are surfacing to give treatments a stronger boost. You could be in for a rough road if you’re facing a...
Vermiculite insulation in your home? It may contain asbestos
If you own a home, there is a good chance it is contaminated with asbestos, a harmful carcinogen. Asbestos was once a widely used material in home construction. For example, it was used in floor coverings, insulation, cement, ceiling tiles, walls and pipes. One...
Firefighters: What’s the risk of asbestos exposure?
Firefighters work in one of the most dangerous fields. They know they face serious risks on the job, but cancer is often the last thing they worry about, especially when faced with a burning building. Even so, a cancer diagnosis is a likely reality for many...
Honeywell International’s umbrella of liability
Honeywell International Inc. has a long history in the state of Minnesota. And the company remains a large employer in the state to this day. However, many Minnesotans are also aware that this company is a common party in asbestos lawsuits around the country. So, what...
How dangerous is secondary asbestos exposure?
Occupational asbestos exposure is the most common risk factor that can lead to a diagnosis of mesothelioma. However, it is not the only way individuals could face exposure to the dangerous substance. As we have discussed in previous blog posts, workers’ families also...
Deadly asbestos exposure in Minnesota
Saws, grinders and mixers across Minnesota worked asbestos into usable products for decades. But those machines also sent countless deadly fibers into the air, and the damage to employees remains years after the drop in production. The links between asbestos and...
3 common reasons plumbers face a high risk of asbestos exposure
It is well known that plumbers and pipefitters both face the danger of asbestos exposure. Federal and state organizations, as well as the workers themselves, are aware of this risk and often take steps to mitigate it. However, it is still critical to know: how exactly...
How do I connect a mesothelioma diagnosis to work?
One of the first questions that individuals have when they receive a mesothelioma diagnosis is: when were they exposed to asbestos? This question causes many Minnesotans to worry about how they can pursue compensation, especially if they do not know when they...
