When was it discovered that asbestos was dangerous?
The first lawsuits against asbestos manufacturers occurred in 1929. Since then, many lawsuits have been filed against asbestos manufacturers and employers, for neglecting to implement safety measures after the link between asbestos, asbestosis and mesothelioma became known (some reports seem to place this as early as 1898 in modern times). The liability resulting from the sheer number of lawsuits and people affected has reached billions of U.S. dollars. The amounts and method of allocating compensation have been the source of many court cases, and government attempts at resolution of existing and future cases.
When was it thought to have been first reported that asbestos may be dangerous?
1898
Asbestosis
In 1899, Montague Murray noted the negative health effects of asbestos. The first documented death related to asbestos was in 1906.
When was it though to have been first reported that asbestos had negative health effects?
1899
Asbestos
In 1899, Montague Murray noted the negative health effects of asbestos. The first documented death related to asbestos was in 1906.
When was the death with a cause related to asbestos?
1906
Asbestos
Asbestos
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos
Asbestosis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestosis
Some sources suggest reports that asbestos may be dangerous had been made as early as 1898. Montague Murray noted the negative health effects of asbestos in 1899. The first death that was documented as being related to asbestos occurred in 1906.