Mesothelioma Blog
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Man’s Mesothelioma Blamed on Work in World Trade Center in 1960s
People who spent decades working in construction, in shipyards, and in factory settings make up the vast majority of today’s mesothelioma victims. Men like William Theophil, who worked as a union member in multiple job settings, were exposed to asbestos in countless ways, so the list of companies that they pursue in the name of …Read More
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How to File a Mesothelioma Claim: Step-by-Step for Families and Victims
Filing a mesothelioma claim is the legal process used by victims or their families to seek compensation for asbestos exposure. This step-by-step guide outlines everything you need to know, from diagnosis to settlement, helping you navigate the process efficiently. Whether you’re pursuing a lawsuit, trust fund payout, or veterans’ benefits, understanding your rights can significantly …Read More
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What to Expect from a Talcum Powder Lawsuit Settlement in 2026
Victims of asbestos-contaminated talcum powder products continue to seek justice in 2026, and understanding the process of a talcum powder lawsuit settlement is more important than ever. With recent court rulings and high-profile verdicts, the landscape is shifting. Settlements have become more nuanced, and compensation amounts may vary widely based on individual circumstances, including diagnosis, …Read More
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Albumin Levels May Help Predict Mesothelioma Prognosis
New research suggests that mesothelioma patients with low levels of albumin, a blood protein, are more likely to survive only a year or less after being diagnosed malignant pleural mesothelioma. Chinese experts and researchers conducted a study of 97 patients who were admitted into the Shandong University Hospital from 1995 through 2013. Each patient was newly …Read More
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Juries Must Decide Whether Boiler Manufacturer Deserves Punitive Damages in Mesothelioma Claims
A diagnosis with malignant mesothelioma represents the first in a series of unhappy discoveries. Victims are quickly told that their illness is both painful and fatal. They also learn that their condition could have been prevented had manufacturers of equipment they worked with or around provided warnings about or protections from the asbestos hidden within. …Read More
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New Jersey Man Awarded $37 Million in Mesothelioma Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson
Over the course of the last fifty years, mesothelioma victims have been awarded significant amounts by juries hearing of asbestos companies’ negligence and wrongdoing, but few have garnered the amount of attention that the verdicts against consumer giant Johnson & Johnson have. One notable example involves the case of a 46-year-old man, Stephen Lanzo, who …Read More
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Appeals Court Upholds Widow’s Compensation in Mesothelioma Case
After a tortuous journey through the California court system that included a decision from the California Supreme Court, the last question about a mesothelioma claim was resolved by the state’s Court of Appeal. The judges sided with Cynthia Hart, allowing the widow to receive the compensation she had previously been awarded by a jury. They …Read More
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Pointing to “Reasonable Inference,” Judge Denies Companies’ Request to Dismiss Mesothelioma Claims
When Samson Bareh filed a personal injury lawsuit against Mercedes Benz USA and American Honda Motor Co., Inc., both companies filed motions to dismiss the cases against them. But a California judge denied their request, noting that the company’s argument against the former auto mechanic’s claim was unreasonable. Former Auto Mechanic Diagnosed with Mesothelioma The …Read More
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Mesothelioma Victim’s Family Able to Continue Claim Against DAP
For years, DAP, Inc.’s caulking and glazing products were made using asbestos, the mineral that is today known to cause malignant mesothelioma and other serious illnesses. The company has been named as a defendant by many people who’ve suffered harm from exposure to their products, including a recent claim filed by the family of Anna …Read More
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74-Year-Old Retired Shop Fitter Blames Branson and Virgin Records for Mesothelioma
Former shop fitter Bernard Jones once boasted of his work on the iconic first location of Virgin Records in London. Decades later he now blames asbestos he was exposed to on that job for his malignant mesothelioma diagnosis. He is seeking compensation from the company and from Sir Richard Branson himself. Asbestos Dust in Post-War …Read More
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South Carolina Supreme Court Ends Asbestos Company’s Mesothelioma Appeals
Despite the strength of the evidence against it in a mesothelioma lawsuit, a South Carolina asbestos company appealed a jury’s million-dollar award to a victim, and when the Court of Appeals agreed with the trial court’s decision, the company appealed the award again to the state’s Supreme Court. Upon review, the justices affirmed both lower …Read More
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$70 Million Award to Lab Tech With Mesothelioma Among the Region’s Largest
In what has been called one of the largest asbestos-related verdicts in South Florida history, a 71-year-old mesothelioma victim and his wife have been awarded over $70 million in damages. Charles E. Thornton is a former laboratory technician who accused a biopharmaceutical equipment company of negligence in its failure to warn of asbestos contained in …Read More
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Following Long Legal Battle, Louisiana Mesothelioma Victim Wins Right to Pursue Claim Against Asbestos Company
When Ronald Barosse was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, he chose not to file a claim under the Louisiana State’s Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act: rather he filed a personal injury lawsuit against the successor to his previous employer. That company argued against his ability to do so, and this led to a long legal …Read More
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Safe Work Space at Issue in Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Mario Ferrari was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma following years of exposure to asbestos. When his son filed a personal lawsuit on behalf of his parents’ estate, he named a general contractor called Structure Tone as a defendant, accusing the company of negligence in the way that they had managed the carcinogenic material on their work …Read More
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Keytruda, New Skin Cancer Drug Stops Mesothelioma Tumor Growth
Researchers have recently discovered that an immunotherapy drug intended to treat melanoma has shown to be extremely powerful in stopping cancerous tumor growth in pleural mesothelioma patients. Scientists and researchers at Pennsylvania’s University School of Medicine and physicians from Europe recently provided results of their ongoing study on Keytruda, a prescription medicine originally used for melanoma. …Read More
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Widow Files Mesothelioma Lawsuit Against Car Parts Companies
Years before he was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, Ronald Carpenter worked as a truck driver. That job entailed spending a lot of time in auto shops, watching his vehicles being repaired. When he was diagnosed with the deadly form of cancer, he realized that he’d been exposed to asbestos from auto parts placed in his …Read More
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Can A Retailer Be Held Responsible for a Customer’s Malignant Mesothelioma?
It doesn’t take long after being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma for victims to find out that their fatal illness was entirely preventable. The aggressive form of cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos, a mineral that has long been known to be carcinogenic. Those who choose to pursue legal action are told that they can …Read More
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Asbestos-Contaminated Wallboard Blamed for Woman’s Mesothelioma Death
Patricia Ann Dumas Jackson was constantly exposed to asbestos as a child, and it is that exposure that her family blames for her death from malignant mesothelioma. After diligent research they identified the companies whose products she was exposed to, and filed suits seeking compensation for the damages that she suffered. Though most agreed to …Read More
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Judge in Mesothelioma Case Calls Asbestos Company’s Argument “Unconvincing”
When a mesothelioma victim files a personal injury lawsuit against an asbestos company, they are blaming their negligence for having caused their deadly illness. If a jury agrees with the victim it can cost the company millions, so many defendants attempt to prevent the case from ever being heard. Though some do that by offering …Read More
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DAP’s Request for Dismissal from Lung Cancer Lawsuit Denied
Many asbestos companies are sued by victims of lung cancer and mesothelioma who blame them for negligently exposing them to their toxic products without warning them of asbestos’ health risks. Many of these cases have led to multi-million dollar compensation awards. Some companies argue that the case against them isn’t strong enough to go to …Read More