Blog sobre mesotelioma

  • Question of Law Decided in Mesothelioma Widow’s Favor

    Before Arnold Pritt’s death, he and his wife initiated legal action against the companies they blamed for his illness, and after he died Ruth Pritt filed to amend the original claim to one for wrongful death and to add a claim of punitive damages. Defendant John Crane filed an objection, arguing that the compensation she …Leer más

  • 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. …Leer más

  • $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 …Leer más

  • Court Rejects Ford’s Motion to Dismiss Mesothelioma Lawsuit

    Joseph Skrzynski blames his malignant mesothelioma on the years he spent working for Towne Lincoln Ford Mercury. The 65-year-old and his wife filed a personal injury lawsuit against Ford Motor Company in which he describes sweeping up asbestos dust after mechanics had replaced or repaired asbestos-contaminated brakes, and opening boxes filled with asbestos-contaminated Ford brakes …Leer más

  • Judge Permits Expert Testimony in Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Claim

    Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Victims and their survivors frequently file personal injury lawsuits against the companies they hold responsible for the exposure, and their claims are supported in court by a wide range of evidence. Testimony from expert witnesses, who offer opinions based on scientific, technical …Leer más

  • 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 …Leer más

  • 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 …Leer más

  • Mesothelioma Victims Agree to Johnson & Johnson Settlement Offers

    For years, Johnson & Johnson has fought hard against legal claims filed by mesothelioma victims and others that have blamed asbestos-contaminated talc in its baby powder product for their illnesses. While arguing against liability, the company has also pursued a controversial bankruptcy filing that America’s courts have rejected twice. Facing challenges on multiple fronts, the …Leer más

  • 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 …Leer más

  • Court Reopens Mesothelioma Victim’s Claim Against Former Employer

    When Roslyn T. Barnes was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, she filed both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury lawsuit against her former employer, accusing them of negligently exposing her to asbestos. The company successfully had her civil claim dismissed based on a clause in the Missouri state law, but on appeal, the woman …Leer más

  • ¿Puedo demandar por exposición al amianto? Demandas y pagos por amianto

    Si ha estado expuesto al asbesto y posteriormente desarrolló mesotelioma, cáncer de pulmón relacionado con el asbesto o asbestosis, podría tener derecho a presentar una demanda legal. Las víctimas suelen preguntar si pueden demandar por exposición al asbesto, y la respuesta depende de factores como el diagnóstico, el historial laboral y las empresas responsables. Encontrará orientación sobre quiénes cumplen los requisitos y cómo... …Leer más

  • Court Victory for Mine Workers with Mesothelioma

    It is nearly impossible to determine exactly how much harm the W.R. Grace & Company did by failing to control the asbestos in their mines, or how many cases of malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases resulted from their negligence. But the blame for those illnesses went far beyond the single company — there were …Leer más

  • Holding Corporations Accountable: The Power of a Mesothelioma Lawyer

    Each year, mesothelioma, an uncommon but deadly illness brought on by asbestos exposure, is devastatingly diagnosed in numerous families across the United States. The severe financial, emotional, and physical toll of such a diagnosis is a burden no one should have to bear alone. This is where the expertise of a mesothelioma lawyer becomes invaluable. …Leer más

  • La Corte Suprema de Illinois abre la puerta a reclamos de compensación laboral por mesotelioma

    Las víctimas diagnosticadas con mesotelioma tras la exposición al asbesto en el lugar de trabajo pueden solicitar una compensación económica a través de diversas vías, incluyendo las prestaciones de compensación laboral. Sin embargo, las leyes de algunos estados han impedido que este tipo de reclamaciones avancen. En un avance significativo, cuando una mujer de Illinois impugnó el rechazo de su reclamación contra el exempleador de su cónyuge fallecido, la ley estatal... …Leer más

  • 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 …Leer más

  • 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. …Leer más

  • Court Allows Mesothelioma Victims to Join Forces

    Many of those diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma are victims of negligence on the part of asbestos companies who put profits ahead of the people who would be exposed to their carcinogen-contaminated products. Though victims sickened as a result of these decisions have the right to sue for negligence, they often hesitate due to the time …Leer más

  • 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 …Leer más

  • Advance Auto Parts Named in Mechanic’s Mesothelioma Claim

    When Joseph Munna was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, the former auto mechanic filed suit against those companies he blamed for exposing him to asbestos. Included in that list was Advance Auto, which he blames for selling him parts that were contaminated with asbestos. Though the company asked for the case against them dismissed, a New …Leer más

  • 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 …Leer más

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