Blog sobre mesotelioma

  • Woman’s Second-Hand Asbestos Exposure Leads to Mesothelioma Death

    Though malignant mesothelioma continues to stymie researchers and physicians who are seeking an effective cure, there is no mystery as to the cause of the disease. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos, a fibrous mineral that was used extensively in shipbuilding, factories, construction, and many other industrial settings. Though the vast majority of cases …Leer más

  • Judge Chafes at Asbestos Company’s Objections to Mesothelioma Claims Language

    When Honeywell International’s attorney complained about mesothelioma claims being paid too easily by its own asbestos bankruptcy trust, a Pennsylvania bankruptcy judge pushed back hard. At issue was the language that the trust’s administrators were deeming acceptable on victims’ claims. Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts Are Set Up to Make the Mesothelioma Claims Process Easier Asbestos bankruptcy …Leer más

  • Demanda por mesotelioma atribuye la enfermedad de una mujer al talco que contiene amianto

    Linda A. Stange was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in September 2024. In seeking an answer to where she would have been exposed to asbestos, they concluded that it came from the decades that both she and her husband, Arlen,  used talcum powder that was contaminated with asbestos. As a result, the couple has filed suit …Leer más

  • Jury Awards $23 Million After Laundry Equipment Causes Malignant Mesothelioma

    When Cynthia B. Cowger was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, she decided to pursue a lawsuit against Qualitex Company. She never dreamed that they’d argue that her own genes had led to her getting the rare, asbestos-related disease, nor did she imagine that a jury would disregard their arguments and award her $23 million in compensation. …Leer más

  • Pennsylvania Court Rules Against Board of Public Education in Teacher’s Mesothelioma Lawsuit

    Mesothelioma victims whose asbestos exposure came after having worked for a government agency often face legal challenges based on the theory of governmental immunity. But the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania denied that defense in a notable case involving a teacher who died of mesothelioma. The three-judge panel unanimously decided that the Pittsburgh School District’s Board …Leer más

  • Court Frees Woman to Pursue Mesothelioma Lawsuit Against Colgate Palmolive

    Women have been using cosmetic body powders after their baths and showers and for personal hygiene for decades, never dreaming that doing so put them at risk for malignant mesothelioma. Unfortunately, in recent years it has become clear that the talc in these products was frequently contaminated with asbestos, putting users at risk for the …Leer más

  • Court Denies Chemical Plant Owner’s Argument Against Mesothelioma Liability

    Malignant mesothelioma victims have a history of exposure to asbestos, the mineral that causes the disease, and that exposure can occur in many different ways. Some victims have worked directly with materials contaminated with the carcinogen, cutting tiles or pipes and inhaling the dust that it raised. Others have worked in environments where asbestos was …Leer más

  • Inspector’s Mesothelioma Blamed on Asbestos-Contaminated Boilers

    Calling their argument “unpersuasive,” a judge hearing a personal injury lawsuit filed by the widow of a mesothelioma victim denied an asbestos company’s motion to have the case dismissed and allowed the case to move forward for a jury to decide.  Family Blames Asbestos Dust from Boiler Maintenance for Man’s Mesothelioma After hearing pleadings from …Leer más

  • Louisiana Appeals Court Decides Against Insurance Company in Mesothelioma Case

    Once diagnosed, mesothelioma victims quickly learn about their fatal illness, and for many that includes that it could have been prevented. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos, and despite knowing that the material was carcinogenic, companies included it in their products and didn’t warn of its dangers. Victims seeking justice can pursue lawsuits against …Leer más

  • Jury Orders Johnson & Johnson to Pay $26.5 Million to Baby Powder Mesothelioma Victim

    A 35-year old woman diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma has been awarded $26.5 million by a California jury. Christina Prudencio blames her diagnosis with the rare and fatal form of cancer on asbestos-contaminated talc used in Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder, a product that she had used every day from the time that she was sixteen …Leer más

  • Over $25 Million Awarded in J&J Baby Powder Mesothelioma Lawsuit

    Johnson & Johnson recently announced that they would discontinue their sales of their iconic baby powder product in North America following multiple accusations that the product contained asbestos-contaminated talc had led to malignant mesothelioma and ovarian cancer diagnoses in tens of thousands of consumers. One of those claims came from 68-year-old Joanne Anderson, whose personal …Leer más

  • 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 …Leer más

  • 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 …Leer más

  • Judge’s Dissent Highlights Asbestos Company’s Knowledge of Mesothelioma Risk

    79-year-old mesothelioma victim Willie McNeal Jr. prevailed in his lawsuit against talc manufacturer Whittaker Clark & Daniels, but the company was successful in having a $3 million punitive damages award vacated. One member of the California appeals court sharply rejected the reasoning offered by his colleagues, noting the talc company’s clear attempt to conceal the …Leer más

  • Louisiana’s Interest in Protecting its Workers Benefits Mesothelioma Victim’s Family

    Mesothelioma victims seeking compensation for the damages they’ve suffered are often hampered by legal complications. Asbestos companies file for bankruptcy protection or are purchased and change their names. Some relocate to other states or countries. The difficulty of pursuing legal action would be stressful enough, but is far worse when also dealing with a painful …Leer más

  • Louisiana Woman’s Mesothelioma Blamed on Lifetime of Second-Hand Asbestos Exposure

    A mesothelioma lawsuit that was recently remanded to federal court illustrates the significant dangers posed by second-hand asbestos exposure. The suit accuses Avondale Industries of negligently causing Lana Waguespack’s death by exposing her to the carcinogen despite the fact that she had never worked for the company. Her suit claims that instead of her having …Leer más

  • Maintenance Worker Defeats Asbestos Company’s Bid to Dismiss Mesothelioma Lawsuit

    From the 1950s through the 1980s, Augustus A. Adams worked for E.I. duPont de Nemours as a maintenance worker and insulator, and it was that work that exposed him to the asbestos that caused his malignant mesothelioma. He and his wife Diane filed suit against the many companies that supplied asbestos-contaminated equipment to his employer, …Leer más

  • Electrical Supplier’s Attempt to Evade Asbestos Lung Cancer Liability Denied

    After having worked for Con Edison in New York for more than forty years, Paul Scandliato was diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer. Among the companies he named in a personal injury lawsuit was Kennedy Electrical Supply Corporation. In response to his charge of negligence in having exposed him to dangerous products without providing a warning, …Leer más

  • California Lawsuit Claims Neighborhood Asbestos Exposure Led to Malignant Mesothelioma

    Imagine being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, the rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, and then learning your exposure came from breathing the air outside of your home. That is exactly what Dean Trapp’s family claims happened to their loved one. Mr. Trapp died of the rare, asbestos-related form of cancer in 2014, …Leer más

  • Mesothelioma Case to Be Retried After Judge’s Decision Deemed “Unreasonable”

    Imagine having a jury decide that an asbestos company is not liable for your mesothelioma based on a judge’s unwillingness to let them review essential evidence. That is exactly what happened to a Philadelphia widow who was seeking compensation in the death of her husband from the rare, asbestos-related disease. Upon review of the case, …Leer más

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