For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mr. W.S. In a recent Supreme Court decision, Justice Corcoran rejected a motion for summary judgment filed by a defendant accused of causing a deceased individual’s mesothelioma. In this case, the late W.S., who…
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mr. E.P. A recent mesothelioma lawsuit in Connecticut has attracted significant attention and highlighted concerns over previously unknown dangers of talcum powder in consumer products, notably Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J’s) talcum powder products. In…
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma can be a life-changing moment. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that occurs after asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once commonly used in several industries, such as manufacturing and construction. Unfortunately, there is still no cure for mesothelioma. However, there…
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mr. C.R. In a recent court decision, a Chicago jury ordered Avon Products to pay $24.4 million to the family of Mr. C.R., a mesothelioma victim. Mr. C.R. is a former janitor who was…
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mr. S.T.C. and his widow as Mrs. M.C. In a recent court decision, the Court of Appeals of West Virginia overturned a worker’s compensation board’s mesothelioma ruling. Mr. S.T.C. died of malignant mesothelioma in…
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that develops after someone suffers asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a substance that was widely used many years ago due to its qualities. However, as much as asbestos is no longer widely used, legacy asbestos remains a huge concern. Legacy asbestos is…
Mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, is primarily caused by asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma can be devastating for patients and their families. Fortunately, mesothelioma victims and their families may be eligible to file mesothelioma lawsuits and pursue justice and compensation. If you or a loved one recently got a…
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as P.J.M. In a recent court decision, Justice Adam Silvera denied DAP’s motion for summary judgment despite them presenting affidavits provided by their employee. In this case, the family of P.J.M., who passed away due…
For purposes of this article, the claimant in this case will be referred to as S.C. and her late husband as G.C. In a recent mesothelioma case decision, a district court denied the defendant’s motion to reverse a $5 million punitive damages award. Navy veteran G.C. died after developing malignant…
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as W.M. In a recent court decision, the Justice of the Supreme Court of New York County upheld a $9 million verdict against Hennessy Industries, answering a vital legal question: Do manufacturers who make equipment…