Mesothelioma Blog

  • Mesothelioma Victims Win Punitive Damages from Johnson & Johnson

    A group of mesothelioma victims who filed a lawsuit against consumer giant Johnson & Johnson, blaming asbestos in the company’s iconic baby powder for their illness, got their first victory in 2019, when a jury awarded them $37.3 million collectively in compensatory damages.  But their search for justice was not over. They also sought punitive …Read More

  • Asbestos Company Looks to 88-Year-Old’s Inability to Remember to Evade Justice

    Summary judgment is a common request from those accused of liability for asbestos-related diseases like malignant mesothelioma and lung cancer. Asbestos companies point to perceived faults in the claims to argue that they should not be held liable. In a recent case, an 88-year-old lung cancer victim gave specific testimony about his work history, but …Read More

  • California Supreme Court Decision Considered Landmark Victory for Mesothelioma Victims

    After more than three years of litigation, the California state Supreme Court has decided in favor of a now-deceased mesothelioma victim. Though Frank C. Hart did not live to see his victory, legal experts say it will have long-lasting positive impacts for other victims of exposure to asbestos. Tags: mesothelioma, Mesothelioma Claims, Mesothelioma lawyer …Read More

  • Misunderstanding of Law Leads to Denial of Company’s Attempt to Evade Mesothelioma Claim

    When asbestos companies are named as defendants in claims filed by mesothelioma victims, they have a few options. They can concede that the victim’s case is strong and settle out of court. They can choose to go to court and begin gathering evidence in support of their position. Or they can ask to have the …Read More

  • Pittsburg Corning (PCC) Asbestos Trust Payments Guide

    Thousands of workers and their families across the United States have been affected by Pittsburgh Corning asbestos exposure. For many years, Pittsburgh Corning produced insulation and industrial products containing asbestos, a hazardous material linked to mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other serious illnesses. Following numerous Pittsburgh Corning asbestos lawsuit claims, the company declared bankruptcy and created …Read More

  • Mesothelioma Death Leads to $107 Million Jury Award

    After a two-phase trial, a twelve-person California jury awarded the family of a 46-year-old janitor who died of malignant pleural mesothelioma a remarkable $107 million in compensatory and punitive damages. The defendants in the case were Union Carbide Corporation, E.F. Brady Co., Inc., and Elementis Chemicals. On-the-Job Asbestos Exposure Blamed for Janitor’s Malignant Mesothelioma The …Read More

  • Judge Rebukes Liberty Mutual’s Attempt to Prorate Mesothelioma Settlement

    The impact of a mesothelioma diagnosis goes far beyond the medical implications, and often goes beyond the victim’s eventual death from the rare and fatal form of cancer. The loss of income due to disability, cumulative medical expenses, burial costs, and other damages suffered frequently leads to litigation against those responsible, or to negotiated settlements. …Read More

  • Mesothelioma Case Sees Conflicting Testimony from Both Victim and Asbestos Company

    Mesothelioma victims struggling with the effects of both their disease and their treatment are often asked to summon memories from decades earlier to prove the source of their asbestos exposure, while asbestos companies work to contradict their testimony. One case saw a mesothelioma victim use multiple terms to describe the same asbestos-contaminated products, and as …Read More

  • $9 Million Mesothelioma Verdict Upheld on Appeal

    A jury ordered the manufacturer of a grinder used on asbestos-contaminated brake linings to pay mesothelioma victim Walter Miller $9 million in damages. Facing this decision, Hennessy Industries filed an appeal, arguing that they should not have been held responsible for the effects of asbestos that was not part of their company’s product. But Justice …Read More

  • Asbestos in Schools: Hidden Risks and Legal Options for Teachers and Staff

    Thousands of older school buildings across the U.S. still contain asbestos, putting teachers, staff, and students at risk. If you’ve been exposed to asbestos at work, an experienced asbestos lawyer can help you explore your legal options and fight for the compensation you deserve. …Read More

  • Judge Denies U.S. Steel’s Request to Move Mesothelioma Case from New York Courts

    When 84-year-old Navy veteran Gerald Wagner was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, it wasn’t hard for him to figure out how he’d gotten the disease. Not only had he been exposed to asbestos when he’d served in the U.S. Navy, but he’d also followed his service with years onboard an asbestos-contaminated freighter. When he named U.S. …Read More

  • Judge Cites Insufficiency of Porsche’s Argument in Allowing Asbestos Case to Proceed

    Diseases like malignant mesothelioma and asbestosis are frequently the result of workplace exposure to asbestos. Following her husband’s death from asbestos-related lung cancer, Susan Carboni pursued legal action against the companies she blames for exposing him to asbestos-contaminated materials, including Porsche Cars, North America. Though the company argued that it should be dismissed from the …Read More

  • Rhode Island Woman’s Mesothelioma Blamed on Asbestos in Talc Products

    In October 2023, Susan Soares of Rhode Island was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma. With no history of occupational asbestos exposure, she and her husband, Brian, worked to identify the source of her illness, only to find that cosmetics and talc she had used for decades were contaminated with the toxic mineral. The couple filed …Read More

  • New York Court Sides with Mesothelioma Victim Sickened by College Asbestos Exposure

    Recalling college is usually a happy, nostalgic experience, but mesothelioma victim Paul Margolis’ memories center on piles of asbestos dust on the floors of his dormitory, and the devastation that dust has created for him and his family. The 70-year-old blames contaminated materials used during repair work for his eventual diagnosis with the fatal disease, …Read More

  • Decision in South Carolina Mesothelioma Case Will Help Future Victims

    The outcome of negligence lawsuits against asbestos companies may seem obvious to mesothelioma victims, but the cases are complex, and proving causation can be difficult. A recent decision by a South Carolina court of appeals has smoothed the way for future plaintiffs by allowing testimony about a cumulative dose of asbestos to be presented for …Read More

  • Judge Denies Asbestos Companies’ Discovery Request in Mesothelioma Case

    Malignant mesothelioma is a fast-moving disease, but victims seeking compensation often find that the justice system moves painfully slowly. While victims hope the process will move forward in an orderly fashion, asbestos companies and their attorneys frequently delay progress, either with the hope of exhausting the plaintiffs or because they don’t feel the same urgency …Read More

  • Punitive Damages Deposition Ordered by New York Special Master

    Ernest Masetro filed a lawsuit against multiple asbestos companies he blames for his malignant mesothelioma. When one of those companies attempted to avoid answering questions aimed at holding them responsible for punitive damages, he asked a Special Master to weigh in and force them to comply, and he did. Though the company appealed this order, …Read More

  • Mesothelioma Victim’s Family’s Appeal Leads to Earlier Ruling Being Overturned

    Those pursuing justice for mesothelioma victims should be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster, as the legal process will present both wins and losses along the way. Though the family of Joan Smith was disappointed by a lower court decision in her second-hand asbestos exposure claim, the Court of Appeal of Florida recently reversed that decision, …Read More

  • Navigating Mesothelioma Compensation Claims for Families of Victims

    No one ever expects a mesothelioma diagnosis to turn their world upside down. Yet, for many families, the reality of this asbestos-related cancer brings overwhelming emotional and financial challenges. As medical bills pile up and work becomes impossible, the need for financial relief becomes urgent. The good news? Compensation isn’t just a possibility—it’s a right …Read More

  • Mesothelioma Victim Awarded $15 Million by Connecticut Jury

    When Nicholas Barone first filed his mesothelioma lawsuit against Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC., he submitted to a deposition and was asked about the presence of asbestos in the GE plant where he’d worked. His answer, along with other evidence, had a powerful impact on the jury hearing his case. Though Mr. Barone died by the time …Read More

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