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Plumber’s Mesothelioma Claim to Continue Against Water Heater Company
When mesothelioma victims file claims against the companies they blame for exposing them to asbestos, those companies have a few choices for how to proceed. They can settle out of court, thus avoiding costly and time-consuming litigation and providing the victims with the compensation they need and deserve. They can choose to defend themselves in
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New Jersey Bankruptcy Court Hears Arguments Regarding J&J Mesothelioma Litigation
In the latest chapter on the legal battle between mesothelioma and ovarian cancer victims and consumer giant Johnson & Johnson, the last week of June saw attorneys presenting oral arguments to New Jersey bankruptcy court judge Michael Kaplan. Notably, this time around, representatives for the victims spoke in support of what the company was proposing.
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Man Blames Mesothelioma on Asbestos in Printing Press
Jean Castagna died of malignant mesothelioma, but before his death he filed a personal injury lawsuit against several companies that he blamed for having exposed him to the asbestos that caused his fatal illness. Among the defendants is Komori America Corporation, a printing press manufacturer. Though the company argued against being held liable for his
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Jury Awards Mesothelioma Victim’s Family $107 Million in Compensatory & Punitive Damages
The family of a 46-year-old janitor who died of malignant pleural mesothelioma has been awarded $107 million in compensatory and punitive damages by a California jury. Following a two-phase trial, the twelve-person-jury assigned blame to Union Carbide Corporation, Elementis Chemicals, and E.F. Brady Co., Inc.
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European Council & European Parliament Urge New Rules to Stop Mesothelioma and Other Asbestos-related Diseases
Unlike the United States, many countries in Europe and across the world have banned the use of asbestos in order to lower the risk of malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. But the continued presence of asbestos in already-built structures continues to pose a threat, and together with the European Parliament, the Council of the
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Mesothelioma Patients Need Trustworthy Resources
A mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating. Patients and their loved ones are desperate for information on what the rare form of cancer is, why it happened to them, and what to expect in the future. While there are many excellent resources available to you, it’s important that you’re careful to distinguish legitimate and trustworthy information provided
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Maryland Court of Appeals Says Pump Manufacturer Had Duty to Warn of Mesothelioma Risk
Many mesothelioma victims have traced their asbestos exposure back to the days when they maintained equipment onboard Navy ships. Pursuing justice against manufacturers that knew their products were dangerous seems like it would be easy, but victims often end up having to appeal lower court decisions repeatedly until their claims can be heard by a
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German Study Reveals High Accuracy of Mesothelioma Lung Fluid Test
Malignant mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, is an extremely challenging and aggressive illness that is always considered fatal. Even confirming a diagnosis can be difficult, but a recent study conducted by German researchers has concluded that a lung fluid test that measures hyaluronic acid levels is extremely accurate at
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Court Affirms Decision Against Caterpillar in Navy Veteran’s Mesothelioma Claim, Allows Widow to Keep $4.5 Million Jury Award
Before Navy veteran Edwin Estenson died of malignant mesothelioma, he and his wife Betty filed suit against multiple asbestos companies they blamed for his illness, including Caterpillar, Inc. After Edwin died, a Washington state jury ordered Caterpillar to pay Betty $4.5 million in damages. Caterpillar appealed, arguing that the lower court had made multiple mistakes
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Judge Rules That Nuclear Plant Owed Duty of Care to Woman Who Died of Mesothelioma
Barbara Bobo died of malignant mesothelioma on the 16th anniversary of her husband’s death from lung cancer induced by asbestosis. Before her death she filed a personal injury lawsuit against her late husband’s employer, the Tennessee Valley Authority, accusing them of negligently exposing her to asbestos carried home on her husband’s work clothing. When her daughters
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UK Researchers Pursue Best Practices for Mesothelioma Follow-up
Mesothelioma treatments can be painful and arduous. An enormous amount of effort and thought are put into creating the appropriate protocols for each patient based on the location of the tumors in their body, how advanced their disease is, and their personal wishes. Traditionally, less attention has been paid to what happens when treatment is
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Respirator Company Must Pay Mesothelioma Victim $32 Million in Compensatory and Punitive Damages
William and Becky Tyler filed a mesothelioma lawsuit against American Optical Corporation (AOC) after Bill was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. Though Bill had been exposed to asbestos while working at an asbestos-contaminated foundry, they sued AOC because the company’s respirator had failed to protect him as it claimed that it would. After a one-month trial,
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Navy Veteran Argues that Insulation Company Knew that Asbestos Could Cause Mesothelioma
Years after David Welch served aboard the USS Carronade and the USS Princeton, the Navy veteran was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a deadly form of cancer known to be caused by exposure to asbestos. The victim filed suit against Crane Company, accusing them of having been negligent in failing to warn of the dangers
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Italian Study Provides Valuable New Test for Mesothelioma Risk
A study published in Scientific Reports highlights an important new finding regarding mesothelioma: it is possible to test blood to gauge the extent to which an individual has been exposed to asbestos, and to use that information to identify at high risk for asbestos-related diseases.
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Mesothelioma Death of Navy Veteran’s Wife at Center of Claim Against U.S. Government
In June of 2020, Geraldine Rabb Perkins died of malignant pleural mesothelioma. Though she had never worked with asbestos, she spent years doing her husband Harang Joseph Perkins’s laundry while he had served in the U.S. Navy at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard from 1968 to 1974, where he was constantly exposed to the toxic
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European Union Takes on Mesothelioma with New Asbestos Rules
After months of effort, negotiations, and expressions of concern about mesothelioma and other deadly diseases, members of the European Parliament have prevailed on the European Union (EU) to overhaul its asbestos policies. The new exposure limits will now match that of the Netherlands, which currently has the lowest existing limit in the EU.
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Phase 1 Study Reports Positive Data in Advanced Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
This morning, SELLAS Life Sciences reported positive data in their completed Phase 1 study of galinpepimut-S (GPS) combined with checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab in patients diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma. The study evaluated the protocol’s impact on patients who had already proven resistant to or who had relapsed following standard chemotherapy.
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Despite Efforts of Three Asbestos Companies, Navy Widow’s Mesothelioma Claims Will be Heard
In May of 2022, Navy veteran Ronald Cook succumbed to his malignant pleural mesothelioma. His widow Linda filed personal injury claims against multiple companies that she blamed for exposing him to the asbestos that caused his illness. Three of those companies filed motions to have the cases against them dismissed, but the judge hearing the
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New York Appeals Court Confirms Judge’s Decision in Favor of Mesothelioma Victims
Companies with a history of exposing people to asbestos are frequently named in personal injury lawsuits filed by mesothelioma victims and others affected by the toxic material. These companies use a variety of strategies to evade responsibility, including undergoing a series of sales and mergers. In New York, one such company attempted to quash multiple
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Ceramic Artist’s Widow Wins Appeal in Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Three years after her husband died of malignant mesothelioma, Deborah Johnson has won a major decision in her pursuit of justice. In doing so, the widow also set an important standard regarding manufacturers’ duty to consumers, extending that duty to include the material in which products are packaged and shipped.
