Filed Date: Jan. 7, 2026
Case Ongoing
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On January 7, 2026, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) filed this lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) seeking records related to the October 2025 demolition of the White House East Wing and the handling of potentially hazardous asbestos materials. Plaintiffs alleged that the East Wing likely contained asbestos and other hazardous materials. Although the White House stated that an “abatement and remediation assessment” was performed and that all work complied with federal standards, the Administration has refused to disclose whether asbestos was present or what specific safety measures were used. Aside from one agency response stating it had no records, the defendants failed to respond within FOIA’s statutory deadlines. Plaintiffs alleged this constituted unlawful withholding of agency records.
This case is ongoing.
For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72112184/parties/asbestos-disease-awareness-association-v-national-park-service/
Sussman, Robert Matthew (District of Columbia)
See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72112184/asbestos-disease-awareness-association-v-national-park-service/
Last updated Jan. 17, 2026, 12:21 a.m.
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Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government
Key Dates
Filing Date: Jan. 7, 2026
Case Ongoing: Yes
Case Details
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District of District of Columbia 1:26-cv-00029
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