Mesothelioma, a form of cancer that affects the tissue layer that covers most internal organs, is primarily caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals. These minerals, which occur as masses of strong, flexible fibers, were widely used in the 20th century…
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Latest J&J Talcum Powder Trial Begins in Connecticut
The outcome of one of the nation’s first talcum powder/mesothelioma trials could determine if Johnson & Johnson agrees to another massive settlement. The trial, taking place amidst J&J’s ongoing efforts to settle thousands of talc-related ovarian cancer lawsuits, involves a male plaintiff who alleges he developed mesothelioma due to inhaling…
Chicago Appeals Court Uphold $45 Million Verdict against Johnson & Johnson in Mesothelioma Case
For purposes of this article, the deceased mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as T.G. In a recent court decision, a Chicago appeals court upheld a jury’s verdict against Johnson & Johnson (J&J), providing the deceased mesothelioma victim’s family with the deserved justice. Earlier this year, a…
Woman’s Death Linked to Second-Hand Asbestos Exposure
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this article will be referred to as A.M.B. and her ex-husband, Mr. A.B. In a recent court decision, a judge denied an asbestos company’s motion to dismiss the mesothelioma lawsuit and allowed the case to proceed. The tragic death of the…
Judge Denies Burnham Boiler’s Bid to Dismiss Punitive Damages Claim in Mesothelioma Case
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as A.F. In a recent court case, a New York County Supreme Court judge denied Burnham LLC’s request to dismiss a punitive damages claim in a mesothelioma lawsuit. A.F., a former worker, was exposed to…
Virginia Jury Grants $3.45 Million to the Family of a Deceased Mesothelioma Victim
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as J.K. In a recent court case, a Virginia jury awarded $3.45 million to the family of a deceased mesothelioma victim in a case against John Crane, Inc., a company known for manufacturing asbestos-contaminated products.…
What is the Average Wrongful Death Settlement for Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure. The prognosis of this illness is often poor. Many times, mesothelioma symptoms appear years after initial exposure. Because of this, mesothelioma is often diagnosed when it has advanced to later stages. Sadly, this means that many…
Mesothelioma Researcher Wins Legal Battle Against Johnson & Johnson
A significant legal victory was recently achieved when a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Johnson & Johnson (J&J) against a mesothelioma researcher. For long, mesothelioma victims have encountered challenges when trying to hold companies liable for their asbestos exposure. Many asbestos companies have defended themselves by challenging scientific…
Secondary Asbestos Exposure Blamed for Woman’s Mesothelioma
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mrs. I.L.L, and her husband will be referred to as Mr. A.C.L. In this case, I.L.L. was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma and died of the asbestos-related illness in 2023 at the age of 91.…
Man’s Mesothelioma Linked to Asbestos in Talc Used for Pleurodesis
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mr. B.Z. In this case, a Utah resident, Mr. B.Z. Claims that his mesothelioma was caused by talc pleurodesis, a procedure that was meant to help him. Talc pleurodesis is a medical procedure that…