Asbestos Litigation and Bankruptcy - Mesothelioma, Inhaling Asbestos

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Asbestos litigation is leading to the bankruptcy of multinational corporations seeking protection from litigation that will soon approach $21 Billion Dollars worldwide.

These press releases were distributed by corporations, government, individual claimants and law firms announcing settlements for their clients.

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer. It affects the linings of the cavities around the lungs, stomach, and heart. It is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers, but the cancer usually does not appear until 10 to 40 years after a person first inhales asbestos.

Mesothelioma cancer research has been unable to produce an effective treatment modality for malignant mesothelioma.