Home builder can’t arbitrate radon claims 
Published: December 9, 2011
Tags: arbitration, consumer protection, negligent construction, radon
A home builder could not enforce an arbitration clause in its purchase agreement when it was sued for radon gas injuries, West Virginia’s highest court has ruled in affirming judgment.
Federal agencies launch radon reduction program
By:
Kimberly Atkins
Published: July 8, 2011
Tags: Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection Agency, federal agencies, lung cancer, radon
WASHINGTON – Citing radon as a leading cause of non-smoking-related lung cancer, which leads to about 21,000 deaths each year, more than a half dozen federal agencies have joined in an effort to reduce exposure to the radioactive element.
