Mesothelioma Blog
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Washington State Mesothelioma Victim Prevails Against Successor to Former Employer
Washington state resident Jeffrey Cockrum filed a mesothelioma lawsuit against Howmet Aerospace, the successor to his former employer, and several other companies. He later dismissed his original claim and resubmitted it to add another company to the list of defendants. In response, Howmet accused him of fraudulent joinder, a legal term that describes inappropriate adding …Read More
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Jury to Hear Details of Building Supervisor’s Mesothelioma
The life that Branko Srica dreamed of when he arrived in the United States in 1971 was cut short by malignant mesothelioma, and now his widow is fighting for justice from those she believes are responsible. Mr. Srica, a native of Yugoslavia, died of the rare, asbestos-related disease in 2016 after a two-year battle, but …Read More
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Mesothelioma Verdict Stands Despite Asbestos Company’s Appeal
Before Ben Viglietta’s malignant mesothelioma death, he and his wife Terri filed a lawsuit against Johns Manville and Hedman Resources Limited, accusing them of negligence, failure to warn, and reckless disregard for the safety of others in exposing him to the asbestos that led to his disease. After a jury awarded the victim $2 million …Read More
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Paper Mill’s “No Settlement” for Mesothelioma Policy Leads to $16.67 Million Jury Award
When Kevan Holdsworth was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, his family knew that they needed to pursue justice on his behalf. He had worked for the local paper mill in Camas, Washington ever since his graduation from high school, and while working there he was exposed to asbestos-contaminated dryer felts in Scapa Waycross paper making machines. …Read More
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$7.55 Million Awarded to New England Power Plant Worker with Mesothelioma
New England Insulation was in the business of selling, distributing, installing and removing asbestos insulation material until the early 1970s, stopping only when it became public knowledge that their product caused malignant mesothelioma. But a victim of their carcinogenic material presented evidence in court that the company had known of asbestos’ dangers years before and …Read More
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Psychiatrist Cites “Fear and Panic” About Risk of Mesothelioma
Being seated on a jury requires paying attention to evidence, and sitting on a jury in a mesothelioma case means learning a great deal about the disease from expert witnesses. Many witnesses will speak to the role of asbestos in the disease’s development, the amount of asbestos contamination present in a product or environment, or …Read More
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Mesothelioma Victims Reject Johnson & Johnson’s “Bad Faith” Bankruptcy Maneuver
In the face of multi-million-dollar mesothelioma and ovarian cancer verdicts against them, consumer giant Johnson & Johnson recently executed what some are calling a “bad faith” bankruptcy maneuver that – if allowed to stand – will minimize victims’ ability to get the compensation that they deserve. The company pursued a strategy known as a “Texas …Read More
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Judge’s Decision Gives Mesothelioma Victim’s Family a Second Chance
The path to justice often represents an emotional rollercoaster ride for those affected by malignant mesothelioma. Jury awards get appealed by asbestos companies, and important decisions can be reversed by appellate courts. The family of a woman who blamed Johnson & Johnson for her death was first handed a loss by a Kentucky jury, but a …Read More
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Tile Manufacturer Must Face Jury in Mesothelioma Death
Faced with accusations of causing Santo Lanza’s mesothelioma and subsequent death, tile manufacturer Amtico Biltrite pushed back. The company filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that there was insufficient expert testimony to support the man’s family’s accusations. They asked the Supreme Court of New York County to dismiss the case, but Judge Manuel J. …Read More
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Navy Veterans: How to File a Mesothelioma Claim
If you are a Navy veteran who was exposed to asbestos during your service, you may be wondering how to file a mesothelioma claim. This guide will help you understand the process, your legal rights, and how to pursue compensation for a navy mesothelioma claim. Understanding Navy Mesothelioma Claims The U.S. Navy relied heavily on …Read More
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Expert Witness Testimony Is Pivotal in Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Whether you are the victim of asbestos exposure or you’re pursuing justice for someone you loved, mesothelioma lawsuits entail a significant amount of time and an enormous amount of evidence. Testimony from expert witnesses is among the most critical parts of presenting a case, as juries rely on the information presented to assess whether a …Read More
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Mesothelioma Victim Awarded $5.75 Million in Case Against Volkswagen
A King County, Washington jury has awarded $5.75 million in damages to the estate of a mesothelioma victim who filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen Group of America and Volkswagen AG. The victim, Thomas Sorrentino, died shortly after his diagnosis with the aggressive form of cancer, but in the time he had left, he provided essential …Read More
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After Asbestos Company Defies Court Order, Lung Cancer Widow Awarded $16 Million Award
Jolene Kotzerke lost her husband, Steve, to adenocarcinoma lung cancer in 2022. After the 67-year-old’s death, she filed a personal injury lawsuit against a Canadian asbestos supplier, blaming its negligence and failure to warn for her husband’s illness and death. Citing Canadian law, the company refused to participate in the court proceedings, leading to the …Read More
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Cigarette Company and Talc Powder Company Named in Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Lois Prokocimer was diagnosed with both pleural mesothelioma and pulmonary adenocarcinoma (lung cancer) at the age of 80, in 2016. Upon her diagnosis she filed personal injury lawsuits against multiple companies, including Avon Products, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and Johnson & Johnson, accusing each of negligently exposing her to asbestos in their consumer products. Though …Read More
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Ford Must Pay $6 Million After Limousine Manufacturing Job Leads to Mesothelioma Death
Linda Behling was just 70 years old when she was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. A mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she had been exposed to Ford Motor Company brakes for decades, and her family blamed exposure to asbestos in those parts for her illness and subsequent death. After hearing two weeks of testimony, a Missouri state …Read More
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$10.3 Million Awarded to New Orleans Longshoreman Following Mesothelioma Diagnosis
A New Orleans man spoke eloquently of his heartbreak at learning he’d been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma and the jury hearing his testimony responded, awarding him $10.3 million in compensation from the stevedoring and shipping companies that had put him at risk. Longshoreman with Mesothelioma Speaks of Years of Asbestos Exposure Though the jury seated …Read More
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Judge Says Asbestos Company’s Mesothelioma Defense “Misses the Point”
Many mesothelioma victims were exposed to asbestos as a result of products that were used for specific military applications. When these victims pursue compensation for their injuries, they find that they must fight their cases in federal court rather than in their local courts because the companies are able to defend themselves as government contractors, …Read More
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Asbestos Found in Mesothelioma Victim’s Lungs Match Cosmetic Powders She’d Used
While malignant mesothelioma has long been associated with male-dominated work like shipbuilding and insulation, a disturbing increase in women being diagnosed with the rare and fatal form of cancer is being blamed on exposure to asbestos in talc-based powders. Though companies like Johnson & Johnson and Colgate Palmolive have denied asbestos contamination in their products, …Read More
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Mesothelioma Widow’s Lawsuit Against Nissan Motors Permitted to Move Forward
Lawrence Carroll died of malignant mesothelioma in 2016, just months after having been diagnosed with the rare and fatal disease. Knowing that he had been exposed to asbestos at various points in his life, his widow and her son ordered an autopsy for litigation purposes. That autopsy and the disposition of the samples taken were …Read More
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“Weak” Warning Plays Role in $2.38 Million Mesothelioma Verdict
After years of battling to have her case heard, a mesothelioma widow heard a New Jersey jury order corporate giant Union Carbide to pay her $2.38 million in damages. Among the evidence that swayed the jury was the company’s own internal document indicating that hazard labeling on the company’s bags of asbestos was “weak.” Union …Read More