Blog sobre mesotelioma

  • Defendant in Ohio Mesothelioma Lawsuit Accuses Widow of Form of Fraud

    Despite its co-defendants having acknowledged selling asbestos-contaminated products to which a mesothelioma victim would have been exposed, a talc mine accused the widow suing them of a form of fraud meant to keep her case based in the state courts. Despite Vanderbilt Minerals’ attempt to remove the personal injury claim to the U.S. District Court …Leer más

  • $7.7M in New York Asbestos Verdict

    The family of a Fayetteville-Manlius school bus driver won $7.7 million in an asbestos trial against a bus manufacturer, making it one the largest asbestos verdicts ever, Syracuse Media reports. According to court documents, Lewis Nash, of Manlius, New York, was a school bus driver for close to four decades. During that time, he was exposed to brakes, …Leer más

  • $25 Million Awarded in New York Asbestos Lawsuit

    The estate of a man who died of mesothelioma and another man struck by the deadly asbestos-related disease both won a $25 million verdict against Crane Company after a consolidated asbestos trial in New York County Supreme Court. According to court documents, a six-member jury reached the guilty verdict against Crane after a 28-day-long trial …Leer más

  • Asbestos Settlement For Kansas City Victims Reached At $80M

    Former Kansas City government employees settled an asbestos lawsuit for $80 million against Jackson County, Missouri, and Kansas City-based U.S. Engineering, just one month before the trial was scheduled to start. The Kansas City Star reports that the lawsuit was filed by over 7,000 peopled who’d been in the Kansas City courthouse, including jail inmates, lawyers, …Leer más

  • 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 …Leer más

  • Mesothelioma Victim’s Widow Asks Court for Help with Asbestos Company

    When Roland Cook was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, he blamed his deadly illness on asbestos exposure from the gaskets he had worked with throughout his career. He and his wife Linda filed a personal injury lawsuit against the gasket manufacturer before he died. Later, the asbestos company’s owner filed for bankruptcy and notified the widow …Leer más

  • Talc Supplier Settles with Teacher Afflicted with Mesothelioma

    A highly publicized mesothelioma lawsuit was resolved just days after jurors began hearing testimony. Though few details are available, talc supplier Whittaker Clark & Daniels agreed to pay an undisclosed amount to California teacher Linda Zimmerman. Teacher Blamed Mesothelioma on Years of Talcum Powder Use In the first days of trial, a Los Angeles jury …Leer más

  • New York Mesothelioma Claim to Include Punitive Damages

    When a mesothelioma lawsuit seeks both compensatory damages and punitive damages, the plaintiff is asserting that the defendant’s actions went beyond negligence to the point of being malicious or egregious and that they demand separate, additional punishment. That is exactly what the family of the late Michael F. Brady is seeking and was granted by …Leer más

  • 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 …Leer más

  • Plumbing Company Leader Names Plumbing and HVAC Companies in Mesothelioma Lawsuit

    South Dakota’s Frank K. Krohmer has worked in the plumbing industry since 1972, and he and his wife Christine’s plumbing business has been known for high-quality service and expertise since 1984. Mr. Krohmer learned he had mesothelioma in August 2024, and since then, the couple has initiated a mesothelioma lawsuit against numerous manufacturers and suppliers …Leer más

  • Judge Rules Flight Attendant’s Mesothelioma Case Subject to New York Laws

    Before former Delta Airlines flight attendant Linda English died of malignant mesothelioma, she filed suit in the state of New York against Colgate-Palmolive, blaming asbestos-contaminated talc in the company’s Cashmere Bouquet for her fatal illness. The company filed a motion to have the case dismissed based on her residency in Texas, but a New York …Leer más

  • Man’s Mesothelioma Blamed on Work in World Trade Center in 1960s

    People who spent decades working in construction, in shipyards, and in factory settings make up the vast majority of today’s mesothelioma victims. Men like William Theophil, who worked as a union member in multiple job settings, were exposed to asbestos in countless ways, so the list of companies that they pursue in the name of …Leer más

  • How to File a Mesothelioma Claim: Step-by-Step for Families and Victims

    Filing a mesothelioma claim is the legal process used by victims or their families to seek compensation for asbestos exposure. This step-by-step guide outlines everything you need to know, from diagnosis to settlement, helping you navigate the process efficiently. Whether you’re pursuing a lawsuit, trust fund payout, or veterans’ benefits, understanding your rights can significantly …Leer más

  • What to Expect from a Talcum Powder Lawsuit Settlement in 2026

    Victims of asbestos-contaminated talcum powder products continue to seek justice in 2026, and understanding the process of a talcum powder lawsuit settlement is more important than ever. With recent court rulings and high-profile verdicts, the landscape is shifting. Settlements have become more nuanced, and compensation amounts may vary widely based on individual circumstances, including diagnosis, …Leer más

  • Albumin Levels May Help Predict Mesothelioma Prognosis

    New research suggests that mesothelioma patients with low levels of albumin, a blood protein, are more likely to survive only a year or less after being diagnosed malignant pleural mesothelioma. Chinese experts and researchers conducted a study of 97 patients who were admitted into the Shandong University Hospital from 1995 through 2013. Each patient was newly …Leer más

  • Juries Must Decide Whether Boiler Manufacturer Deserves Punitive Damages in Mesothelioma Claims

    A diagnosis with malignant mesothelioma represents the first in a series of unhappy discoveries. Victims are quickly told that their illness is both painful and fatal. They also learn that their condition could have been prevented had manufacturers of equipment they worked with or around provided warnings about or protections from the asbestos hidden within. …Leer más

  • New Jersey Man Awarded $37 Million in Mesothelioma Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson

    Over the course of the last fifty years, mesothelioma victims have been awarded significant amounts by juries hearing of asbestos companies’ negligence and wrongdoing, but few have garnered the amount of attention that the verdicts against consumer giant Johnson & Johnson have. One notable example involves the case of a 46-year-old man, Stephen Lanzo, who …Leer más

  • Appeals Court Upholds Widow’s Compensation in Mesothelioma Case

    After a tortuous journey through the California court system that included a decision from the California Supreme Court, the last question about a mesothelioma claim was resolved by the state’s Court of Appeal. The judges sided with Cynthia Hart, allowing the widow to receive the compensation she had previously been awarded by a jury. They …Leer más

  • Pointing to “Reasonable Inference,” Judge Denies Companies’ Request to Dismiss Mesothelioma Claims

    When Samson Bareh filed a personal injury lawsuit against Mercedes Benz USA and American Honda Motor Co., Inc., both companies filed motions to dismiss the cases against them. But a California judge denied their request, noting that the company’s argument against the former auto mechanic’s claim was unreasonable. Former Auto Mechanic Diagnosed with Mesothelioma The …Leer más

  • Mesothelioma Victim’s Family Able to Continue Claim Against DAP

    For years, DAP, Inc.’s caulking and glazing products were made using asbestos, the mineral that is today known to cause malignant mesothelioma and other serious illnesses. The company has been named as a defendant by many people who’ve suffered harm from exposure to their products, including a recent claim filed by the family of Anna …Leer más

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