Belluck & Fox Partner Jordan Fox Quoted in Newsday.Com
Belluck & Fox partner Jordan Fox quoted in Newsday.Com.
New York, NY (PRWEB) July 27, 2007 -- Belluck & Fox Partner Jordan Fox was quoted in a Newsday.com article entitled, "Officials say no health risks after blast, but NYers have doubts," about the recent steampipe explosion on Manhattan's East Side. The article details the city's assurances that the air around the blast zone is free from asbestos and safe to breathe, while also noting the skepticism that many residents feel towards the city's proclamations regarding air quality. When asked about his position on the city's assurances, Mr. Fox said, "They lied to us on Sept. 11 and thereafter. It's clear they misrepresented exposure after 9/11. A lot of people would ask, 'Why should we trust them now?". He continued, "We're wary of outside air. I don't know anybody here who's going out to lunch... It's musty out there, it's humid, and the air is kind of thick. That could keep the asbestos entrained in the air."
Mr. Fox's cautionary remarks mirror those of Linda Reinstein, executive director of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, who noted in a July 19th press release, "While it may be true that disease is 'unlikely' to occur from such an episode, it is never correct to characterize any level of asbestos as safe.... We are seeing from the unfortunate residual effects of 9-11, even short term exposure to asbestos can cause significant health problems."
Ms. Reinstein's comments can be found in an ADAO press release that can be seen here:http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20070719005957&newsLang=en
A copy of this press release can be read at: http://www.belluckfox.com/recent-news/2007/07/belluck-fox-partner-jordan-fox-quoted.html
About Belluck & Fox
Belluck & Fox, LLP is a nationally recognized law firm that represents individuals with asbestos and mesothelioma claims, as well as those injured by medical malpractice, motorcycle crashes, lead paint and other serious accidents. Belluck & Fox give clients and their families piece of mind by working to secure just compensation for their injuries. We provide professional and personalized representation. Over the past five years, the firm has won over $100 million in compensation for our clients. Belluck & Fox also operates http://www.mesotheliomahelp.net -- an informational website for people to learn more about mesothelioma. Partner Jordan Fox has been named to the "Best Lawyers in America" and on two separate occasions his verdicts were featured as the National Law Journal's Largest Verdict of the Year. Partner Joseph W. Belluck served as adjunct professor of law at the SUNY - Buffalo Law School and was instrumental in settling New York State's tobacco lawsuit for $25 billion. With offices in New York City, Albany, Woodstock and Rochester, no other law firm represents individuals in as many courthouses in New York State. We have represented clients in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Utica, Watertown, Rome, Ticonderoga, Seneca Falls, Niagara Falls, Troy, Corning, Elmira, Binghamton, Glens Falls, Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Waterloo, Ithaca, Jamestown, Olean, Plattsburgh, Massena, Schenectady and Oswego.
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