In this deposition a representative of EXXON admits knowedge of asbestos dangers back to 1937 and its failure to warn for decades thereafter. Rather than my editorializing, I encourage you to read the deposition yourself which can be found at http://www.mesotheliomalegalblog.com/mesothelioma-litigation/Exxon-Admits-Knowledge-of-Asbestos-Hazards-&-Failure-to-Warn–1-33468.html

Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lung and abdomen. A cure so far has been illusory but progress is being made. See my latest posting  at http://www.mesotheliomalegalblog.com/index.cfm/2009/8/7/Scientists-Focus-on-Compounds-that-Destroy-Mesothleioma-Cells