Asbestos exposure is a concern that has long plagued varied industries, but it's a topic that holds unique significance for veterans and military personnel. If you've served in the military, particularly in the Navy, you may have been exposed to asbestos without realizing it.
Cooney & Conway has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Estate of Matthew Heiden, a Westmont Public Works employee, who died of drowning while attempting to repair a water main break on February 23, 2023.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber often used in construction, engineering, and automotive industries for its heat and fire-resistant properties and insulating capabilities. But contrary to its superior building advantages, asbestos can be dangerous to work with. Asbestos exposure presents many health hazards, as the fibers can become embedded in the body's tissues when inhaled or ingested, causing Asbestosis and other life-threatening illnesses.
Mesothelioma is a vicious disease caused by asbestos exposure. Unfortunately, during the 1940s-1970s, many companies and manufacturers knowingly used asbestos. Why would they do this? Well, as far as construction materials go, asbestos was brilliant. It was strong, fire-resistant, water-resistant, and affordable. For these reasons, many buildings were built with asbestos as insulation. The major problem, though, is that asbestos is highly toxic. Even though companies knew this, they used it anyway.
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos was widely used until the late 20th century due to its heat-resistant and insulating properties. Unfortunately, prolonged exposure to asbestos can lead to serious health problems, including mesothelioma. Because manufacturers who used asbestos knew about its toxicity, they can be held liable for the health consequences to employees.
John Devitt Cooney: August 1954 - February 2023John D. Cooney, Sr., 68, passed away on February 23, 2023, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. John was larger than life, an inimitable force that lit up every room he entered. Beyond his powerful intellect, John possessed a unique combination of wit, humor, and love of life.
Although sexual abuse by healthcare professionals is considered rare, the abuse must still be addressed. No medical professional is immune from being held accountable for the sexual abuse of his or her patients or clients. In a hospital or medical setting, patients put their trust in doctors or other healthcare professionals, and that trust should never be violated.
When we send our kids to school, we place an enormous amount of trust in the local public and private schools to educate our children and keep them safe. Here in Chicago and across the country, we’ve seen first-hand how schools and teachers have violated this trust.