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Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013; Long title: To amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos; and for other purposes.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen. [5] It is the primary risk factor for mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lungs. [6] It may cause other lung cancers and respiratory diseases such as asbestosis. [7] When asbestos fibers can easily be made into airborne dust, the material is known as "friable".
Asbestos litigation is the longest, most expensive mass tort in U.S. history, involving more than 8,000 defendants and 700,000 claimants. [1] By the early 1990s, "more than half of the 25 largest asbestos manufacturers in the US, including Amatex, Carey-Canada, Celotex, Eagle-Picher, Forty-Eight Insulations, Manville Corporation, National Gypsum, Standard Insulation, Unarco, and UNR Industries ...
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The new CFPB regulation would require large banks and credit unions to either charge just $5 for overdrafts or, alternatively, pick an amount no higher than the cost of offering overdraft protection.
The mineral asbestos is subject to a wide range of laws and regulations that relate to its production and use, including mining, manufacturing, use and disposal. [1] [2] [3] Injuries attributed to asbestos have resulted in both workers' compensation claims and injury litigation.
From January 2008 to December 2011, if you bought shares in companies when Bruce Anderson joined the board, and sold them when he left, you would have a 18.3 percent return on your investment, compared to a -15.9 percent return from the S&P 500.
From January 2008 to December 2012, if you bought shares in companies when Jeff M. Fettig joined the board, and sold them when he left, you would have a -17.6 percent return on your investment, compared to a -2.8 percent return from the S&P 500.