Dr. David Egilman Gives Talk on McGill’s Involvement in Corrupted Asbestos Literature AT McGill

Well, today Dr. David Egilman–a renowned scientist and anti-asbestos crusader in the mold of Dr. Irving Selikoff–gave a presentation at McGill University on the role that McGill University has played in corrupting the scientific literature relating to asbestos and occupational disease. And he did AT THE UNIVERSITY. Epic.

He painstakingly spoke of the role of the University in the world vs. the role of Corporations (especially asbestos corporations) and how Corporations can corrupt the University’s purpose by insisting on controlling data whereas the University publishes based on the data.

In this context, McGill had published scientific literature concluding in general terms that chrysotile–especially Canadian chrysotile–was not hazardous in the way industry mined it in Quebec and sold it across the world. Dr. Egilman then demonstrates that not only were the applicable “safety standards” not safe and had been arbitrarily adopted to protect corporations from lawsuits, but that the publishing researchers did not have access to the scientific data on which they base their scientific conclusions.

In the eyes of this lawyer, Dr. Egilman’s presentation was particularly courageous because he presented directly in front of McGill University, where the shoddy research was published.

The entire presentation was broadcast here and McGill has stated that it will be recorded and placed on their website for viewing in the near future. I suggest taking a look if you are so inclined.

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Dr. David Egilman Gives Talk on McGill’s Involvement in Corrupted Asbestos Literature AT McGill

After getting the check last week, I just had to write and say thank you. It has been hard living on only one income. After my husband passed away, I was afraid I might lose my home. With the checks I have been getting, I have to say how much it easier it is to make payments on my house.

Thanks for taking up my wife’s case. I only wish she was here to see that someone cares and knows that life is precious. If there is anything I can do to help further the cause let me know.

Thank you so much for time and determination during this process.

Thank you very much for all the work you have done for me. This means so much to me & I am so happy!

Once again I thank you for all the time and hard work you did to bring this settlement to a close. For your patience and kindness to me and also when you talked to me on the phone. Thank you very much.

I want to thank you for all that you have done, you always come through for me.

I want to express my appreciation for your efforts. It seems every time I get to my lowest point, I get a check from your firm.

Once again, thank you for the check I received yesterday, regarding my late husband Ben. Your attention is most appreciated. With 3 grandchildren this is a wonderful gift in honor of Ben.

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I thank you very much for your effort on my behalf – I have two grown sons at home with illness – also have mental illness – have had to quit their part time jobs. Everything that has been sent to me has been used for our needs and home repair. Thank you very much.