"Mesothelioma treatment" - Asbestos victims sue govt / Plaintiffs seek 240 mil. yen, claim state knew of risks 70 yrs ago

Asbestos victims sue govt / Plaintiffs seek 240 mil. yen, claim state knew of risks 70 yrs ago
Eight people in Osaka Prefecture, including sufferers and bereaved relatives of people who died of asbestos-related illnesses, on Friday filed a lawsuit in the Osaka District Court against the central government, demanding 240 million yen in compensation.

Actor Paul Gleason Dies
Actor Paul Gleason has died of lung cancer. He was 67. The actor, who played Principal Richard Vernon in 'The Breakfast Club' in 1985, passed away in a Burbank, California hospital on Saturday of mesothelioma, a rare form of lung cancer linked to asbestos.

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After their daughter was born Saturday in Namibia, Jolie and Pitt donated $300,000 to care for babies in the African nation. "We want to contribute to Namibia and the people who have been so gracious to us at this time," the couple said.

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A Charleston lawyer plans to sue Insurance Commissioner Jane Cline in order to find out how the states workers compensation provider is repaying a $200 million loan from the state.

LEAD: Group of 64 becomes first to benefit under asbestos relief law
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