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South Carolina Woman with Mesothelioma Blames Cosmetic Talc Products
At just 35 years old, Sarah Plant is notably younger than most mesothelioma victims. She represents a new phase in the legacy of asbestos as one of the many people sickened by its presence in cosmetic talc products. Ms. Plant has filed a personal injury lawsuit against talc supplier Whittaker Clark & Daniels, cosmetics company
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Previously Dismissed Mesothelioma Claim Against Avon Revived by Court of Appeals
Mesothelioma victims are eligible for compensation from the corporations responsible for their illness, but those who pursue justice often endure a rollercoaster of disappointments and victories before they finally get justice. A California woman sickened by asbestos in talcum powder is a perfect example of the highs and lows of personal injury claims: her case
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Case Study Reveals Shortcomings of PET/CT in Diagnosing Mesothelioma in the Elderly
When a patient is suspected of having malignant pleural mesothelioma, physicians run through a series of diagnostic tests to either confirm or rule out the rare, asbestos-related disease. But a recent case documented by researchers at Case Western Reserve notes that traditional diagnostic tools can sometimes fall short, highlighting the need for comprehensive testing.
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$18.5 Million Settlement Ends W.R. Grace & Co. Mesothelioma & Asbestos Claims
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced an $18.5 million settlement that resolves environmental claims with governmental entities. At this point, none of the funds go to the victims of the W.R. Grace & Co. mine or the hundreds of individuals diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases in the town of Libby, Montana. The
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Pennsylvania Court Ruling Clears the Way for Mesothelioma Lawsuit
When an engineer who’d worked at the University of Pittsburgh died of mesothelioma, his family filed a personal injury lawsuit that included the university among the named defendants. Though the university argued that they were protected from the claim by Pennsylvania state Occupational Disease Law, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled that the protection afforded by
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California Court Denies Attempt to Throw Out $12 Million Mesothelioma Verdict
Before she died, Patricia Schmitz blamed her malignant mesothelioma on asbestos-contaminated talc products she had used throughout her life. She filed suit against Johnson & Johnson, Colgate-Palmolive, Avon, and others. A California jury awarded her survivors a total of $12 million in damages. Though the talc companies appealed the decision on various grounds, the Court
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Costs of Mesothelioma and Ovarian Cancer Treatment Related to Johnson &Johnson Sought by Congressman
With concerns rising about the link between using Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder and the development of malignant mesothelioma and ovarian cancer, U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen of the 9th District of Tennessee has requested a cost analysis of the government’s costs for caring for these victims. On February 21st, the congressman requested that a review of
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Louisiana Appeals Court Upholds Daughters’ Wrongful Death Damages in Mesothelioma Claim
A notable decision made by the Court of Appeals of Louisiana, Fourth Circuit confirms that the daughters of a mesothelioma victim will receive the justice they deserve following his painful death. Though Union Carbide Corporation tried to have the jury’s $5.5 million wrongful death award thrown out, the court found no abuse of discretion and
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Georgia-Pacific Mesothelioma Victim Inspired to Action Following J&J Bankruptcy Decision
A recent decision rejecting Johnson & Johnson’s controversial bankruptcy filing has done more than give hope to those sickened by the company’s talc: it has also inspired a mesothelioma victim to take action against a similar maneuver by Georgia-Pacific. Years after Georgia-Pacific created Bestwall in a “nearly identical” move, Wilson Buckingham has asked the court
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Mesothelioma Widow Granted Right to Pursue Punitive Damages
One of the cruelest aspects of losing a loved one to malignant mesothelioma is the knowledge that their fatal form of cancer could have been prevented. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos, which means that had companies warned of the dangers posed by their parts or equipment, or provided protective gear, the individual might
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Navy Fireman’s Mesothelioma Claim Revived by Pennsylvania Appeals Court
Before his death in 2017, Thomas Phillip traced his malignant mesothelioma to the 28 months that he served aboard the U.S. S. Dahlgren. He filed suit against Crane Co. and Warren Pump, asserting that as a Navy fireman he’d been exposed to their asbestos-contaminated parts, but the companies argued there was no specific proof of
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While Talc Company Asks for Reconsideration of Chapter 11 Dismissal, Mesothelioma Case to Proceed
Last month the Third Circuit dismissed the Chapter 11 Case Filed by Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary LTL Management, effectively reviving mesothelioma and ovarian cancer cases against the company. Though an injunction pausing talc suits remains in place while Johnson & Johnson’s attorneys ask the court to reconsider, Judge Michael B. Kaplan is allowing one talc
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Libby Miner Awarded $36.5 Million in Asbestos Case Sues Insurance Company for Purposeful Delays
When Ralph V. Hutt won his $36.5 million asbestos lawsuit against a Libby, Montana mine’s insurance company, it set the stage for victory for scores of victims diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. But the former miner is not done with his quest for justice: his attorneys have now filed a complaint in federal
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Study Shows Benefits of MRI Imaging when Staging Malignant Mesothelioma
Doctors’ appointments and a wide range of tests become a fact of life once you’ve been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. The rare form of cancer is notoriously challenging, but the more that is known about your tumors, the more effective your treatment plan will be. A recent study conducted by researchers at Pisa University Hospital
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Asbestos Company’s Fraud Accusation Leads to Mesothelioma Victim Being Awarded Attorneys’ Fees
In his personal injury claim against multiple asbestos companies, mesothelioma victim Jeffrey Cockrum alleges that he was exposed to asbestos while working at Alcoa’s aluminum smelting facility in Wenatchee. After a series of legal maneuvers, the 77-year-old victim was forced to appeal Alcoa’s corporate successor Howmet Aerospace having removed the case to federal court. That
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$72.5 Mesothelioma Settlement Announced Between Talc Company and Rubber Workers
For years, Akron’s tire and rubber company workers have been diagnosed with a variety of asbestos-related diseases, including malignant mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, and asbestosis. They traced their illnesses back to multiple sources, including asbestos-contaminated talc that rubber companies used to keep the rubber from sticking to other rubber, or to their equipment. Following years
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Mesothelioma Study Suggests Benefit to Early Immunotherapy Treatment
Mesothelioma researchers continue to search for the best approach to the rare, asbestos-related disease. A recent report indicated that immune checkpoint inhibitors can have a positive impact when administered with chemotherapy prior to surgery.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decision Thought to Have Strengthened Mesothelioma Claims
Many mesothelioma victims pursue litigation against the asbestos companies that exposed them to the toxic material. Most name multiple defendants whose products contained asbestos or who supplied the carcinogen. When plaintiffs win, the jury apportions the amount of compensation each defendant must pay based on numerous factors. But a decision made in 2020 by the
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German Researcher Offers Extended Mesothelioma Survival Using Chemotherapy Via Isolated Thoracic Perfusion
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare and fatal form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The disease is extremely aggressive and has proven challenging to physicians and researchers, who use a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation to slow its progress. Among those working to find a solution is a man considered one of
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Mesothelioma Widow Wins Larger Workers Compensation Payout
More often than not, malignant mesothelioma follows workplace exposure to asbestos, and that means that, in addition to pursuing negligence claims against manufacturers and suppliers, victims and their families may be eligible for workers’ compensation. When a widow in Delaware filed for benefits following her husband’s death, the victim’s former employer pushed back and tried
