W.R. Grace announced last week that it will continue to operate a medical program designed for the victims of asbestos exposure in Libby, despite their proposed $3 billion settlement.

The Vice President of Grace announced that they intend to continue the medical program as the company recovers from bankruptcy.

The program has been in effect since 2000 and has over 800 residents of Libby enrolled. Over $14 million has been spent in order to treat asbestos related illnesses in the area of Libby.

Despite continuing the program, complaints have arisen regarding its reliability. Patients have stated that they are consistently denied important services. Reports have been made that supplemental oxygen, to help patient’s breathe, is commonly denied by the program.

W.R. Grace was accused of purposefully exposing employees and near-by residents of a mine to asbestos.

Mesothelioma attorneys are working on cases that involve the serious illness that result from asbestos exposure.

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