Paul Brodeur, who exposed environmental hazards, dies at age 92

by Andrew S. Wainwright | Sep 6, 2023 | Asbestos, Mesothelioma

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...

Brigham Mesothelioma Researchers Investigate Women’s Better Survival Rates

by Andrew S. Wainwright | Mar 16, 2022 | International Mesothelioma Program, Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma and Asbestos

A recent study authored by researchers from the International Mesothelioma Program of the Brigham & Women’s Hospital (IMP) and others has examined the correlation of estrogen and the incidence and survival of mesothelioma. The article describing the study,...

New Mesothelioma Drug Fast Tracked by FDA

by Andrew S. Wainwright | May 5, 2021 | Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma and Asbestos, ONCOS-102

The immunotherapy drug ONCOS-102 has been granted Fast Track designation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Fast Track designation speeds up the regulatory review process for the drug. What Is ONCOS-102? ONCOS-102 is an immune activator designed for pleural...

“National Asbestos Awareness Week” established by U.S. Senate

by Andrew S. Wainwright | Apr 1, 2021 | Asbestos, Mesothelioma

               The United States Senate has unanimously passed S.Res 145 establishing “National Asbestos Awareness Week” for the 16th time.  April 1, 2021 through April 7, 2021 is now devoted...

EPA Must Fully Protect Americans From Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma

by Andrew S. Wainwright | Mar 3, 2021 | Asbestos, EPA, Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma and Asbestos

In May of 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a review of continuing dangers associated with asbestos, pursuant to the  the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).  This risk evaluation was widely criticized by scientists and...

The Best Lawyers in America 2021: Andrew Wainwright

by Patricia M. Flannery | Oct 15, 2020 | Andrew W. Wainwright, Asbestos, Best Lawyers, Mesothelioma

We are pleased to announce that Partner Andrew S. Wainwright has been named to the 2021 Best Lawyers in America awards list. Andrew Wainwright is a Thornton Law Firm partner and trial attorney. He manages all of the Thornton Law Firm cases filed for persons with...