Mesothelioma Blog

  • Brake Grinder Used on Asbestos Brakes Blamed for Mesothelioma

    Walter Miller was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma after years of using an AMMCO grinder on asbestos-containing brake linings manufactured by BMW. When he filed suit against AMMCO’s owner, Hennessy Industries, in New York’s court system, a jury agreed that the grinder company was at fault and ordered the company to pay him $25 million in …Read More

  • How to Choose the Right Mesothelioma Law Firm for Your Case

    Facing a mesothelioma diagnosis is overwhelming, and finding the right mesothelioma law firm to represent your case can be just as daunting. With so many legal options available, it’s crucial to select a firm that specializes in asbestos exposure cases and understands the complexities of mesothelioma litigation. The right law firm can help secure the …Read More

  • The Role of a Mesothelioma Attorney in Securing Financial Compensation

    When facing a diagnosis of mesothelioma, families often find themselves overwhelmed by the emotional and financial strain that follows. A mesothelioma attorney plays a crucial role in helping victims and their loved ones navigate this challenging time by securing mesothelioma compensation. With the right legal support, victims can gain access to funds that cover medical …Read More

  • Despite Asbestos Company’s Appeal, Mesothelioma Widow Will Keep $5 Million Award

    George Coulbourn served in the U.S. Navy as a machinist, and that work exposed him to numerous asbestos-containing products that he blamed for his malignant mesothelioma diagnosis. After he died, a jury awarded his widow $9 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. Though one of the defendants argued for the decision …Read More

  • Why You Need a Mesothelioma Lawyer for Your Mesothelioma Trial

    Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. For those diagnosed, navigating treatment options, medical bills, and the legal complexities of a lawsuit can be overwhelming. If you or a loved one is facing a mesothelioma diagnosis, hiring a skilled mesothelioma lawyer is crucial. From building a strong case to securing the compensation …Read More

  • Top 5 Qualities to Look for in an Asbestos Lawyer

    If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure, finding the right asbestos lawyer is essential to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and emotional distress. Mesothelioma cases are complex and require specialized legal knowledge, making it crucial to choose a lawyer who understands the intricacies of asbestos …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

  • 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

  • Did Company Execs Try to Hide Funds from Mesothelioma Plaintiffs?

    The executives of an asbestos company facing thousands of mesothelioma lawsuits have been accused of trying to avoid paying claims to victims by improperly transferring company assets to family members. The Nash Engineering company is facing two cases filed against it by the company’s bankruptcy trustee. Bankruptcy Trustee’s Claim Involves Mesothelioma Plaintiffs After manufacturing asbestos-containing …Read More

  • Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma Blames Shipboard Parts for Illness

    Michael and Victoria Marcus filed a mesothelioma lawsuit against multiple asbestos companies, accusing them of negligence in having supplied equipment to the Navy that exposed him to the asbestos that caused his fatal illness. Like many veterans, Mr. Marcus was exposed to so many asbestos-containing products that when asked to quantify them, he said that …Read More

  • Johnson & Johnson’s Safety Claims Cited in Mesothelioma Victim’s Lawsuit

    Ashley Johnson filed a personal injury lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson after being diagnosed with malignant epithelioid mesothelioma. With no history of occupational or environmental exposure to asbestos, she pointed to her regular and prolonged use of the company’s talcum powder products as the source of her illness. The company asked the court to dismiss …Read More

  • Judge Dismisses Johnson & Johnson’s Lawsuit Against Mesothelioma Researcher

    Dr. Jacqueline Moline is a highly respected researcher and noted expert on the subject of malignant mesothelioma. She is frequently called upon for expert witness testimony in asbestos exposure lawsuits. Recently, she was named in a suit filed by Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary LTL Management: the suit called her writings fraudulent and libelous, but New …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

  • 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

  • Daughters Accuse Navy of Negligence in Mother’s Mesothelioma Death

    Mesothelioma victim Geraldine Perkins was a Navy wife and mother to five daughters.  After she died in 2020, her family set out to seek justice against those they blamed for exposing her to the asbestos that caused her illness. What makes their case unusual is that they filed suit against the U.S. Navy. Navy’s Argument …Read More

  • UK Women Point to Asbestos in Makeup as Cause of Mesothelioma

    Lawsuits filed by mesothelioma and ovarian cancer victims have put a spotlight on asbestos hidden in talc-based body powders, but legal action taken by victims in the United Kingdom is raising awareness of other places where asbestos-contaminated talc has been used. A group of British women have filed suit in the U.S. courts, accusing some …Read More

  • Texas Mesothelioma Claim Against Johnson & Johnson Resolves in Settlement

    Last June, a Texas jury was the first in the state to hear a mesothelioma victim blame consumer giant Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder for causing his deadly illness. Despite much anticipation of how testimony from both sides would proceed, the victim and his wife reached a confidential settlement agreement with the company after just …Read More

  • Appeals Court Defers to Jury’s 2.75 Million Dollar Mesothelioma Verdict

    When a Louisiana jury ordered Union Carbide to pay $2.75 million each to the daughters of a mesothelioma victim, the company appealed the decision. They argued that the amount, in addition to the $4.85 million survival damage award, was arbitrary and represented an abuse of discretion from the court. After the company lost its appeal …Read More

  • High Court Favors Newly Wed Mesothelioma Widow

    Imagine living with the same person for years, then learning they’re going to die of mesothelioma in a matter of months. When that happened to Jennifer Ripple, she and Richard Counter quickly married so that she could continue to seek justice on his behalf.  But after he died, in addition to the shock, pain, and …Read More

  • As Mesothelioma and Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits Mount, Study Associates Link to Talc

    There are more than 60,000 mesothelioma and ovarian cancer lawsuits pending against Johnson & Johnson, accusing the company of selling talc-based powder and failing to warn of its dangers. Though the company’s defense has relied on denying that talc exposure leads to cancer, a new study of ovarian cancer victims has confirmed an association between …Read More