Mesothelioma Blog

  • Mesothelioma Victim’s Daughter Has Spent Years Fighting For Justice

    Mesothelioma Amy DeMaio’s father Peter Bergrud died of malignant mesothelioma in 2018, and she has been fighting for justice on his behalf ever since. She is among thousands of people suing CertainTeed over asbestos in their cement pipes, but the company’s owner is pursuing a controversial bankruptcy strategy that has kept their legal claims in …Read More

  • Colgate-Palmolive Co. settles asbestos lawsuit over talc powder products

    Colgate-Palmolive Co., makers of talcum powder products (among many others products), agreed to settle a lawsuit brought on by a Pennsylvania woman who claimed her usage of their talcum powder products caused her to develop malignant mesothelioma. The company resolved Carol Schoeniger’s lawsuit in a New Jersey courtroom, likely to avoid undergoing another lengthy trial. The amount …Read More

  • Asbestos Filler in Bowling Balls Causes Lane Owner’s Mesothelioma

    When Donald Vanni and his brother decided to make bowling a family business, the two never dreamed that their venture would lead to one dying of mesothelioma. But that is exactly what happened. A Los Angeles County jury hearing their story agreed that Honeywell International Inc. had been negligent and was responsible for the man’s …Read More

  • Johnson & Johnson Sued by Los Angeles County Over Mesothelioma Deaths

    Though most personal injury claims surrounding malignant mesothelioma are filed by surviving family members or individual victims of the rare asbestos-related disease, other parties can be harmed by asbestos company negligence. This includes municipalities that incur significant costs as a result of subsidizing care for those afflicted with serious illness. This is the basis for …Read More

  • Ex-Smoker Prevails in $2.3 Million Asbestos Lawsuit Against Conrail

    The link between exposure to asbestos and malignant mesothelioma has been established for decades, and so has the relationship between the carcinogenic material and lung cancer. But when smokers who have been exposed to asbestos are diagnosed with lung cancer, they’ve had a hard time proving that asbestos companies share in the legal responsibility for …Read More

  • Former Firefighter Cites Manipulation of Data in Mesothelioma Lawsuit

    Firefighters face many hazards as part of their job, including the risk of malignant mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos on the job. A lawsuit filed by a Colorado man has accused several companies of conspiring to hide the dangers of the hazardous material from him when he served as a firefighter in Lincoln and Omaha, …Read More

  • Mesothelioma Lawsuit vs. Asbestos Trust Fund: Which is Right for You?

    Being diagnosed with mesothelioma is overwhelming, and navigating your legal options can feel daunting. If you or a loved one has been affected, seeking financial compensation is essential to cover medical costs and secure your family’s future. The two primary options available are filing a mesothelioma lawsuit vs. asbestos trust fund claim. The advantages and …Read More

  • New study shows one-third of schools in the U.S. still contain asbestos

    A  comprehensive study regarding asbestos and schools has found that around one-third of the schools in the United States contain asbestos. The Los Angeles Times reports that the study came from the staff of Senator Edward J Markey of Massachusetts. Marquis, of the Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management and Regulatory Oversight, an investigation into the …Read More

  • NJ Supreme Court Reaches Landmark Decision in Mesothelioma Lawsuit

    For years, Arthur Whelan (and after his death, his family) waged a legal battle to hold those responsible for his mesothelioma accountable. At issue was whether the original manufacturers of equipment could be found liable for harm caused by asbestos in replacement parts that their equipment needed in order to operate. After his claim was …Read More

  • Mesothelioma Victim Awarded $5 Million After Summer Job Exposed him to Asbestos

    As a teenager, Joseph Muir never dreamed that his summer job at the plastics plant where his father worked would lead to a diagnosis with malignant mesothelioma. But between his two years working at Durez Plastics in North Tonawanda, plus exposure to asbestos carried home on his father’s work clothes, he was stricken with the …Read More

  • Lawsuit Blames Cashmere Bouquet Powder for Woman’s Mesothelioma

    Maryann Purser died of malignant mesothelioma. After her diagnosis, she and her family reviewed her life history to determine where she could have been exposed to asbestos, the mineral that causes the rare and fatal form of cancer. They realized that the Colgate Palmolive’s Cashmere Bouquet Talcum Powder she’d used throughout her life contained asbestos, …Read More

  • Mesothelioma Litigants See Decades of Confusion and Delayed Litigation Ended by Judge’s Decision

    There are so many mesothelioma and asbestos lawsuits filed in the city of New York that, years ago, the city established a dedicated court, the New York City Asbestos Litigation Court, or NYCAL. Recently, Justice Adam Silvera of that court ended years of confusion and frustration for victims by lifting a decades-long deferral of punitive …Read More

  • Distinguished Veteran’s Family Blames Mesothelioma Death on “Grossly Negligent” Behavior

    A mesothelioma lawsuit filed by the family of the late Fred Russell Stafford takes aim at several companies that equipped the Naval vessels on which he served. Michael Stafford is seeking justice in the form of compensation from John Crane Co., General Electric, ViacomCBS, Foster Wheeler, and others following his father’s illness and death. Mesothelioma …Read More

  • Massachusetts AG’s Asbestos Enforcement Protects Public and Employees from Mesothelioma and Other Asbestos Diseases

    The presence of in-place asbestos presents a significant risk of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases for workers and the public alike. The Attorney General of Massachusetts has made a point of pursuing companies that fail to comply with regulations regarding asbestos management and recently pursued two companies that illegally disposed of asbestos-contaminated materials during the …Read More

  • Philadelphia School District Agrees to $850,000 Mesothelioma Settlement With Longtime Teacher

    A long-time public school teacher has agree to a settlement with the Philadelphia School District over her recent diagnosis with malignant mesothelioma. Though the state of Pennsylvania has a legal gap of $250,000-to-$500,000 on personal injury claims brought against a government entity, the district responded quickly, overcoming obstacles to make the settlement happen. Tags: mesothelioma, …Read More

  • Asbestos on Stepfather’s Work Clothes Blamed for Man’s Mesothelioma

    Occupational asbestos exposure has led to countless cases of malignant mesothelioma, and it is becoming increasingly apparent that its impact goes beyond those who work directly with the carcinogenic mineral. Many people who have been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases have no personal exposure to asbestos and trace their illness to the toxic fibers being carried …Read More

  • Appeal of Bowling Ball Mesothelioma Verdict Rejected – Victim’s Family to Keep $1.9 Million

    Malignant mesothelioma is a type of cancer diagnosed in less than 3,500 people each year, but public awareness is higher than for other rare cancers because it is caused by asbestos, a mineral that is still a risk factor in many buildings and in our infrastructure. Asbestos was used in applications beyond construction of public …Read More

  • Collaboration Between Mesothelioma Victims Leads to Asbestos Settlement

    It’s been a long and painful road for the families of mesothelioma victims August Adams and Clarence Hales, but a big part of their legal journey ended earlier this year when Armstrong International agreed to the terms of a confidential settlement. Both men had been exposed to asbestos when they worked in the company’s Kinston, …Read More

  • The Role of Medical Records in a Talcum Powder Lawsuit

    If you’re filing a talcum powder lawsuit, your medical records are one of the most powerful tools for proving your case. These documents show when symptoms began, how you were diagnosed, and whether your condition may be linked to asbestos exposure through talc products.  They also provide a detailed timeline of your treatment, highlight any …Read More

  • Another mesothelioma lawsuit victory: Johnson & Johnson to pay $4.7B to asbestos victims

    More families were victorious earlier this month when 22 women and their loved ones won a mesothelioma lawsuit against giant company Johnson & Johnson after it failed to warn its customers that its talc products could cause life-threatening illnesses, such as malignant mesothelioma. According to the Associated Press (AP), a jury at the St. Louis Circuit …Read More

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