Number: 183 Topic: Asbestos Related Lawsuits <desc> Description: Document will report on asbestos related lawsuits concerning asbestosis, a chronic disease of the lungs or mesothelioma, an incurable cancer of the chest and abdominal membranes. <narr> Narrative: A relevant document will report on lawsuits stemming from diseases attributed to asbestos use in buildings, manufacturing plants or shipyards. Although they may be scientifically pertinent, reports on cancers/diseases caused by asbestos use are not relevant to this topic unless they are explicitly linked to a lawsuit.