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Although cases of asbestos exposure in older schools have gotten much media attention, automotive workers can also experience the same related illnesses. An EPA report revealed that approximately 750,000 automotive service technicians could be exposed to asbestos while working with certain parts. For most of the 20th century, asbestos was in clutches and brakes. Other » Read More

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once widely used in consumer products for its strength and ability to resist heat, corrosion, and electricity. A fibrous silicate mineral found in large deposits in the earth, asbestos produces long, thin, crystalline fibers that when processed, break and become airborne. When inhaled, asbestos is extremely dangerous, » Read More

Brookman, Rosenberg, Brown & Sandler is pleased to announce that Howell K. Rosenberg and Laurence H. Brown have been selected to the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Partner Howell K. Rosenberg advocates for clients suffering from asbestos diseases and also litigates medical malpractice, toxic torts, pharmaceutical, and other complex cases. He has successfully obtained millions » Read More

In January 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to develop new safety regulations regarding chrysotile asbestos and phthalates. The agency is required to issue a comprehensive agenda outlining upcoming or completed regulatory actions twice a year under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The EPA previously announced final risk evaluations on asbestos, » Read More