Many School Buildings Constructed from 1930 to 1970 Had Asbestos

question 100

Essay

Many school buildings constructed from 1930 to 1970 had asbestos insulation in them.Presently the schools are undertaking a massive program to replace the insulation and at substantial cost.Could the schools turn to asbestos manufacturers for recovery of the costs? What if students who were exposed to the asbestos during the time they attended the schools develop asbestosis or lung cancer? Where can the students turn?

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