Source: https://www.legalreader.com/, February 27, 2023
By: Sara E. Teller

Asbestos exposure claims related to a former W. R. Grace & Co. mine have been settled for $18.5 million. In the small town of Libby, a mine that was in operation for several decades exposed not only workers but also residents to dangerous levels of the hazardous mineral fibers. When asbestos fibers are inhaled, they can become lodged in the lungs and lead to serious health conditions, including lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The settlement, announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will go towards compensating individuals who were harmed by exposure from the mine, as well as funding a range of environmental clean-up projects in the area, including the removal of asbestos-containing materials from buildings and homes. Read more.