September 26th is Mesothelioma Awareness Day, an important day to learn about this rare but serious type of cancer. Mesothelioma affects the lining of the lungs, heart, and abdomen. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos, a harmful material that was once used...
August 1st is Lung Cancer Awareness Day. During this time, we honor and support the victims of this devastating disease, along with their families and loved ones. Lung Cancer Awareness Day is dedicated to educating people about lung cancer, a deadly disease that...
In recent years, the popularity of engineered or artificial stone countertops has soared, promising durability, aesthetics, and convenience. However, lurking beneath the surface lies a hidden danger – silica dust. Thornton Law Firm is investigating claims of hazardous...
The FDA just announced its most serious recall regarding a pair of heart devices, the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories. This Class 1 recall follows years of reports of problems with these devices, which...
Thornton Law Firm LLP is pleased to share a significant legal victory for its clients and residents of Westminster, Massachusetts. The ruling, made by United States District Court Judge Margaret Guzman in the case of Ryan et. al. v. Greif et. al., allows the majority...
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) continues its strong advocacy for a nationwide ban on the use of asbestos. Though the use of this carcinogen has been limited over the past several decades, it still poses a significant risk to workers and their...
Will you join us in wearing blue today? September 26 is Mesothelioma Awareness Day. On this day every year we honor and support the victims of this terrible disease and their families and loved ones. We use this day to educate people about Mesothelioma, a...
In 1968 Paul Brodeur, a writer for The New Yorker magazine, published an article titled “The Magic Mineral” which brought the catastrophic story of asbestos to light for the general public. His long form article revealed the health hazards of one of the most common...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now investigating 68 cases in which individuals have developed severe eye infections after using artificial tears eyedrops. The CDC investigation concerns a drug-resistant strain of bacteria that resulted in...
Thornton Law Firm is proud to announce that Andrew S. Wainwright has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiffs in Boston as part of The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 edition. The “Lawyer of the Year” award is presented annually...
NIEHS followed over 33,000 adults for 11 years, and 378 uterine cancer cases were identified during this time. Those who had used a chemical hair straightening product more than four times in the 12 months prior to being surveyed were 155 percent more likely to later...
Congress recently passed The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (“CLJA”), a law creating a new cause of action for those injured by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in between 1953 to 1987. Over the course of four decades two of the eight wells at North Carolina’s...
