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    JASTA Update: Saudi Arabia Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Before Discovery Commences

    By Rebecca Forman

    In addition to representing our clients for their 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund claims, Barasch McGarry represents the majority of our clients in their lawsuit against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“Saudi Arabia”) for the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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    U.S. Rep. Wants a Presidential Medal of Valor for 9/11 Line-of-Duty Deaths

    By Michael Barasch

    House Democratic Caucus chairman Rep. Joseph Crowley has introduced the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017, a bill that would extend eligibility for the Presidential Medal of Valor to public safety officers who responded on September 11, 2001 and later died of 9/11-related diseases.
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    Study Finds 9/11 Toxic Dust Linked to Heart Trouble Risk for Children

    By Michael Barasch

    A recent study indicates that exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFASs, contained in dust particles released into the homes of New Yorkers by the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, seems to be associated with abnormally high cholesterol levels in young adults who were children at the time of the terrorist attacks.
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    Where Do We Stand With the Ailing 9/11 First Responders?

    By Michael Barasch

    9/11 Responder and Advocate John Feal and 9/11 Survivor and Attorney Michael Barasch discuss the spike in cancers and fatalities due to breathing in the World Trade Center toxins on 9/11 and during the 8 months following. Listen to Audio:

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    Cancers of Former Students and Teachers Linked to 9/11 Toxic Dust

    By Michael Barasch

    At least 12 former students who attended schools south of Canal Street on 9/11, or during the eight months that followed, have filed claims with the federal government for World Trade Center-related cancers. Dozens of others have been diagnosed with well-recognized 9/11 respiratory illnesses. Scores of teachers have fallen ill, and, tragically, many have died from their WTC illnesses.
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  • Were You There?

    If you were in Lower Manhattan on 9/11 or in the 8 months that followed, you may be eligible for compensation through the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Call us at 888-351-9421 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

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    Beyond First Responders: The Emerging Victims of 9/11

    By Michael Barasch

    On May 14, 2007, iHeartRadio host Shelli Sonstein welcomed Dr. Pamela King to her show, Sonstein Sessions, to discuss her battle with 9/11-related cancer. Dr. King continues to teach at the High School of Economics & Finance, at 100 Trinity Place, where she was working on September 11, 2001, mere steps from Ground Zero.
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