Mesothelioma Blog

  • New York Jury Awards Mesothelioma Victim $8 Million From Negligent Contractor

    A Rochester, New York jury spent several days listening to testimony in a lawsuit filed by a 73-year-old mesothelioma victim, and after they’d heard it all they awarded him $8 million dollars. Wayne Meissner had been a civil engineer working for Eastman Kodak in the 1970s when he was exposed to asbestos by a construction …Read More

  • Second-Hand Asbestos Exposure During Teen Years Blamed for Man’s Mesothelioma

    Alfred Mata was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma when he was 64 years old, but unlike most victims of the rare, asbestos-related disease, the California man had not personally worked with or near asbestos. Instead, the toxic material was carried into his family’s home on his father’s work clothing during Alfred’s teen years. Alfred and his …Read More

  • Judge Rejects Asbestos Companies’ Argument that Smoking History Should Negate Liability for Lung Cancer

    Malignant mesothelioma is just one illness that is attributed to exposure to asbestos. People who have been exposed to the toxic material have also been diagnosed with chronic illnesses such as asbestos and COPD, as well as other deadly diseases including asbestos-related lung cancer. In a recent case, a man exposed to significant levels of …Read More

  • Mesothelioma Claim Points to New York Power Company’s Negligence

    When Alvin Smith died of malignant mesothelioma, the former electrician’s family filed claims against numerous defendants that they blamed for exposing him to asbestos. Though many years have gone by, those claims are continuing to be heard. Most recently, the Long Island Power Authority argued against having to defend themselves because they said they were …Read More

  • Asbestos Company Ordered to Pay 15% of Mesothelioma Victim’s $18 Million Verdict

    Asbestos has long been known as the primary cause of malignant mesothelioma, but that didn’t prevent brake grinder manufacturer Hennessy Industries from arguing in court that the toxic material in its products could not have caused a mesothelioma victim’s fatal disease. Despite those assertions, the jury assigned the company 15% responsibility for the $18 million …Read More

  • Essential Questions to Ask Your Mesothelioma Lawyer Before Hiring

    Getting legal advice after receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis might be a crucial next step. The right mesothelioma lawyer not only represents your case but also understands the complexities of asbestos-related illnesses, provides clear mesothelioma legal advice, and assists in navigating the legal and emotional journey. Mesothelioma cases are highly specific, with unique requirements, so ensuring …Read More

  • Asbestos Defendants’ Appeal of Mesothelioma Verdict Shut Down by Appeals Court, Leads to Larger Award

    When mesothelioma victims pursue litigation against the companies whose asbestos-contaminated products made them sick, they face a long, challenging journey. Even when they win in court, they are often warned that the defendants are likely to push back against jury verdicts and file appeals, arguing that they should not be held liable despite being found …Read More

  • Judge Reduces Mesothelioma Damages from $325 Million to $120 Million

    Indicating that the $325 million a Manhattan jury awarded a mesothelioma victim was too high, a New York state judge reduced the punitive damages payout for 67-year-old Donna Olson and her husband to $120 million. The case revolved around Mrs. Olson’s lifelong use of Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder, which the couple claim was contaminated …Read More

  • Navy Mechanic’s Widow’s Lung Cancer Claim to Proceed Against Corporate Giants

    After her husband died of asbestos-related lung cancer, Leona Rhoades filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the companies she blamed for his death. Out of the 43 original defendants, most settled out of court or had the claims against them dismissed. This left General Electric Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, and Raytheon Technologies Corporation, and though …Read More

  • Violations of Asbestos Regulations Raise Fears of Mesothelioma Risk

    When people hear the word asbestos, they first think of mesothelioma and the many diseases that have been linked to the mineral, and they then think of it as a problem of the past. That’s because use of the toxic material was largely discontinued after the public learned of its dangers in the late 1970s …Read More

  • Mesothelioma and Asbestos Victims on St. Croix Benefit from $106 Million Hess Settlement

    The U.S. Virgin Islands are not generally associated with sickness and death, but residents of St. Croix have suffered for years from asbestosis, mesothelioma, and other asbestos-related diseases. Their illnesses came from having worked at the asbestos-contaminated Limetree Bay refinery on the island’s south shore. For years there have been lawsuits and litigation surrounding the …Read More

  • Mesothelioma Trial Sees Shipyard Face-Off Against Physician Testimony

    Frank P. Ragusa spent over forty years working as a crane operator at the Avondale Shipyards, and as a result of asbestos exposure at his work site he was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in 2021. The site’s owners are frequently named in victims’ personal injury lawsuits, and Mr. Ragusa included them in his own quest …Read More

  • Family Seeks Justice Following Loved One’s Mesothelioma Death

    After Dennis Freeman died of malignant mesothelioma, the former insulation contractor’s family members filed a personal injury lawsuit against many of the companies they blame for having exposed him to asbestos. Though several of those companies asked the courts to dismiss them from the case on various grounds, the majority of their motions for summary …Read More

  • VA Benefits for Mesothelioma: What Military Families Should Know

    Being diagnosed with mesothelioma as a veteran can feel overwhelming, but understanding the benefits you may be entitled to through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can provide crucial support and peace of mind. This guide will help veterans, spouses, children, and families understand their rights, eligibility, and how to start a claim. We …Read More

  • $36.5 Million Verdict Provides Positive Signal for Libby Mesothelioma Victims

    A $36.5 million damages verdict against an insurance company has sent a positive, hopeful signal to 800 remaining plaintiffs waiting to file claims for mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other diseases related to asbestos exposure in Libby, Montana. Lawsuit Chosen as Bellweather for Other Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Cases The town of Libby, Montana has become synonymous with …Read More

  • Navy Veteran’s Mesothelioma Lawsuit to Proceed

    Pursuing a mesothelioma lawsuit often means an emotional rollercoaster of disappointments and victories for victims and their families. Faced with a certain death sentence, asbestos victims are already suffering heartache, and then confront additional stress as asbestos companies pursue various legal maneuvers to evade responsibility. In a recent example, Navy veteran Michael Harris and his …Read More

  • Asbestos Company Maligns Mesothelioma Victim’s Testimony

    Malignant mesothelioma is a cruel disease. Caused by exposure to asbestos, it doesn’t reveal itself until decades later: many victims are elderly when they’re first diagnosed, and the aggressive form of cancer debilitates them rapidly. Despite this, they use their last days to pursue justice against those responsible for their exposure. When one victim did …Read More

  • Asbestos Company Fails in Effort to Overturn $14.6 Million Mesothelioma Award

    Barbara Barr co-owned an auto parts and repair store for years, and her involvement in that business put her in constant contact with the asbestos that led to her eventual diagnosis with malignant mesothelioma. A California jury hearing the details of her exposure agreed that her illness was caused by the negligence of Parker-Hannifin Corporation …Read More

  • DAP Caulk and Plaster Blamed for Mesothelioma Death

    DAP caulk is a familiar sight to nearly anybody who has done home repair or worked in construction, but few modern users are aware that the product has been named in multiple mesothelioma lawsuits. The product once contained asbestos, and people who worked with it regularly breathed in the dust created when the product had …Read More

  • Despite Appeal, $25 Million Mesothelioma Verdict Stands

    In 2020, a California jury ordered Fluor Enterprises and Middle East Fluor to pay a mesothelioma victim $25 million. The companies appealed the decision, arguing that the award was excessive and contrary to Iranian law, which they said applied because the victim was injured while he was an Iranian citizen working for the National Iranian …Read More

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