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News! City Council of Casale Monferrato Turns Down 18 Million Euro Eternit Settlement Proposal

2019-08-03T11:32:06-07:00February 3rd, 2012|

Congratulations to AFeVA and the community of Casale Monferrato!  Today, the city's council decided to deny the proposed 18 million Euro settlement deal from the accused Eternit executives.  View the February 3 Official Announcement from the Municipality of Casale Monferrato.  This represents the city's determination to see justice through for its victims and residents.   As a representative of the voices of [...]

Eternit Trial: Collection of Blogs, Photos, and Videos

2019-08-03T11:32:06-07:00February 2nd, 2012|

  We are delighted to share with you our full collection of blogs, videos, photos, and social networks so that you may actively follow the ongoing Eternit trial in Italy. In only a matter of weeks, the final verdict will be handed down and www.gban.net, http://www.afeva.it/, and http://asbestosinthedock.ning.com/ will have full coverage. Let's maximize our [...]

Eternit Trial Update: Billionaire’s Deal Proposal Sparks Outrage

2019-08-03T11:32:15-07:00January 5th, 2012|

Posted on January 5, 2012 JUST IN FROM BRAZIL by Fernanda Giannasi STEPHAN SCHMIDHEINY:  THE “BILL GATES OF SWITZERLAND” or “THE GODFATHER” OF ASBESTOS?  We were joined by people from around the world last night in remembrance of those who have or are currently battling mesothelioma, such as those most closely affected by the Eternit [...]

Eternit Trial Update by Silvana Mossano, La Stampa Journalist

2019-08-03T11:32:51-07:00July 17th, 2011|

Note: For the ease of global sharing, we have posted the La Stampa article in Italian and English "Sunday July the 17th, 2011 Alessandria edition of La Stampa by Silvana Mossano, Torino, Italy Arrivano i francesi. Saranno i 5 legali d’Oltralpe a chiudere, domani, lo spazio della discussione riservato alle parti civili. Sono stati rappresentati, finora, [...]

ETERNIT TRIAL UPDATE: 20 Years in Jail for Asbestos Billionaire

2019-08-03T11:32:53-07:00July 4th, 2011|

Turin, Italy, July 4th, 2011 Statement by the asbestos victims' association of Casale Monferrato, Associazione Famigliari e Vittime dell'Amianto (AFEVA) "In a criminal trial in Turin, prosecutor Raffaele Guariniello delivered a closing statement in the trial of asbestos magnates Stephan Schmidheiny and Belgian Baron Jean Louis Marie Ghislain De Cartier de Marchienne. ‘An appalling disaster’ [...]

Eternit Press Release

2019-08-03T11:33:00-07:00May 23rd, 2011|

JUSTIÇA OU IDEOLOGIA? ETERNIT S.A. a vista da matéria veiculada no site do TST, em 16/05/2011 na seção “Notícias do Tribunal Superior do Trabalho” e replicada em diversos veículos de comunicação sob o título de TST mantém indenização de R$ 300 mil a vendedor da Eternit afetado com amianto. Em respeito à verdade e à [...]

Partnering for Mesothelioma Prevention and a Cure: Reflections on the 2023 iMig Conference 

2023-06-30T08:55:20-07:00June 29th, 2023|

Posted on June 29, 2023  ADAO had the privilege of attending the recent International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) Conference in France, which was an incredible experience. Throughout the event, we had the opportunity to participate in enlightening lectures and interactive workshops that significantly enhanced my understanding of mesothelioma. Additionally, I was honored to speak in [...]

Swiss Billionaire, Stephan Schmidheiny, Found Guilty of Aggravated Manslaughter Sentenced to Prison for Asbestos-Related Deaths in Landmark Asbestos Trial

2023-06-23T13:53:28-07:00June 8th, 2023|

Posted on June 8, 2023 In a groundbreaking trial in Italy, Swiss billionaire Stephan Schmidheiny has been found guilty of aggravated manslaughter in connection with the deaths of 392 individuals in Casale Monferrato, Italy. The verdict marks a significant milestone in holding individuals accountable for workplace deaths caused by asbestos exposure. The trial has brought [...]

ADAO Congratulates Brazil and ABREA for the Brazil Superior Court Justice Ruling to Stop Mining, Exporting, and Processing Asbestos!

2022-12-06T07:00:30-08:00November 29th, 2022|

Posted on November 29, 2022 On behalf of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), we would like to send a massive congratulations to our friends in Brazil, following the news that Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice has ordered the immediate closure of asbestos mining, processing, and export. This is a huge win for the public [...]

Meet the 2022 Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference Honorees and Keynote Speaker

2024-04-11T14:20:43-07:00August 23rd, 2022|

Posted on August 23, 2022 ADAO 17th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference “Where Knowledge and Action Unite” September 16-17, 2022  Virtually 2022 Conference Info | Registration | Agenda | Speakers | Friday “Asbestos: Art, Advocacy, and Action” Festival | Saturday Academic Conference | Saturday Honorees and Keynote Speaker | Sponsors  Meet the Speakers [...]

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