Here are some of the mesothelioma and asbestos news stories that we are currently following:

Investigation launched after workers raise asbestos exposure concerns (February 14, 2012): Washington state officials are investigating working conditions at the demolition site of several old buildings after workers raised concerns about possible asbestos exposure. Many of the buildings were built before 1976, when asbestos use in construction was common.

Family of British man files lawsuit over workplace asbestos exposure (February 10, 2012): The family of a British man who died last year of mesothelioma has filed an asbestos lawsuit against his former employer. The lawsuit alleges that James MacKenzie’s mesothelioma diagnosis was a result of asbestos exposure that occurred during his work for a construction company.

Canadian man receives jail time for exposing employees to asbestos (February 6, 2012): A Vancouver man who knowingly exposed his employees to asbestos during demolition work has been sentenced to 60 days in prison. Arthur Moore was found guilty of repeatedly failing to provide workers with adequate protection while handling asbestos.

Tennessee company found guilty of asbestos contamination (February 2, 2012): A federal jury has found a Tennessee company and three demolition workers guilty of violating the Clean Air Act when its employees demolished a building contaminated with asbestos. Don Fillers, James Mathis and David Wood could serve up to five years in prison for the violations.