Asbestos Laws & Regulations
Thousands Support Petition to Ban Asbestos; No Loopholes or Exemptions
Nearly a decade after the launch of the Change.org petition titled “Ban Asbestos in the U.S. Now — Without Loopholes or Exemptions,” nearly 150,000 supporters continue to stand behind one simple demand: a complete U.S. asbestos ban with no industry exemptions. Petition supporters have consistently demanded three things: no exemptions for chrysotile asbestos, no loopholes…
Read MoreFamily Rights in an Asbestos Lawsuit
Asbestos exposure remains a significant health hazard in the United States, often leading to serious diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. While much attention is rightly focused on the victims themselves, it is equally important to understand the rights of family members when it comes to asbestos-related lawsuits. At Goldberg, Persky & White,…
Read MoreFDA Withdraws Talc Asbestos Testing Rule, Raising Safety and Legal Concerns
FDA Withdraws Talc Asbestos Testing Rule, Raising Safety and Legal Concerns The recent decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to withdraw its proposed rule requiring standardized testing for asbestos in talc-based cosmetics has caused concerns among public health advocates, consumer protection organizations, and legal experts. For decades, asbestos contamination in talc has been…
Read MoreCongress Reintroduces the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025
In March 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a landmark decision to ban chrysotile asbestos, the most widely used type of asbestos in the United States. This was celebrated by public health advocates, victims’ families, and organizations that have fought for decades to eliminate asbestos. While this was a big win for these…
Read MoreAsbestos Exposure in Port Allegany
At Goldberg, Persky & White P.C., we have represented thousands of individuals who were unknowingly exposed to asbestos on the job. One area with a particularly troubling history is Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, where two major industrial sites—Pierce Glass (also known over the years as Ball Glass, Saint-Gobain, and Ardagh Glass) and Pittsburgh Corning have been…
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