Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog

For decades, asbestos was widely used in the manufacturing and construction industries. Today, many people are still dealing with the health consequences of asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure is the only known cause of mesothelioma. Because mesothelioma takes decades to show symptoms, new cases continue to arise. Fortunately, those affected by mesothelioma have options for compensation,…

For purposes of this article, the late mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as M.M. In a recent groundbreaking ruling, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) was ordered to pay almost one billion dollars to the family of M.M., a woman who died from malignant mesothelioma at the age of 88. M.M., the wife…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as E.P. or Mr. P. In a recent ruling, a Connecticut judge denied Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) plea for a new trial in the case of E.P., a mesothelioma victim. This ruling came shortly after the same judge awarded the…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as R.L. In a recent ruling, a Multnomah County jury ordered John Crane Inc., a company that makes gaskets, to pay $34.2 million to R.L. after determining that the company was responsible for the asbestos exposure that resulted in his…

Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer, with approximately 3,000 new diagnoses in the U.S. every year. However, while mesothelioma is rare, it is pretty aggressive and often fatal. This illness develops in the mesothelium, which is the thin protective lining that surrounds most internal organs. However, while mesothelioma begins in the mesothelium, it often…

Asbestos was once everywhere in the United States of America. However, today, asbestos is recognized as a lethal carcinogen. Asbestos exposure is widely known to be the primary cause of mesothelioma, an aggressive and often fatal form of cancer that affects the lining surrounding most internal organs. Even being exposed to asbestos once is enough…

For purposes of this article, the deceased mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as E.S., and her husband will be referred to as J.S. In a recent decision, the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana rejected Avondale Shipyard’s immunity defense, yet again, in another mesothelioma case. E.S. passed away…

In a recent development, the FDA approved a new method of administering a strong immunotherapy drug, offering a more convenient choice for many patients. This new treatment option will significantly improve the daily experience for patients undergoing mesothelioma treatment. For mesothelioma patients, treatment days can feel quite exhausting. Having to wait hours for a drug…

For purposes of this article, the deceased mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as T.H., and his surviving wife will be referred to as F.H. In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of Erie County allowed a widow’s mesothelioma lawsuit against Vi-Jon, LLC to continue and refused to dismiss her request for…

For purposes of this article, the deceased mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as E.S. In a recent ruling, a Delaware jury rendered a verdict of $9 million in favor of E.S.’s family, an Illinois resident who succumbed to mesothelioma. According to the lawsuit, E.S. suffered asbestos exposure from shotgun shells manufactured…