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Asbestos exposure is often associated with people who used to work in the blue-collar industry, such as the construction, manufacturing, and mining industries. Indeed, before the dangers of asbestos became widely known and its use became heavily regulated, many people in these industries were exposed to this hazardous substance. However, many more people suffered asbestos…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as J.H. In a recent case, a Louisiana jury awarded more than $3 million to a woman who developed mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure, after years of using talcum powder products. This case is…

For purposes of this article, the victim in this case will be referred to as D.G.C. In a recent case, a Florida jury awarded $18 million in damages to a 64-year-old woman, D.G.C., who was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. According to the jury, the victim’s illness was caused by secondary asbestos exposure from brake dust,…

Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure. When someone passes away from mesothelioma due to negligent asbestos exposure, surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim and seek compensation. While a wrongful death claim cannot undo what has already happened, it can provide financial relief and a sense of…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as N.L., Jr. In a recent court decision, a Louisiana court sided with a mesothelioma victim in a legal battle against Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, the owner of Avondale shipyards. Mr. N.L., Jr. filed a personal injury lawsuit after being diagnosed…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as D.R.K. A recent mesothelioma case involving occupational asbestos exposure has shed light on a lesser-known source of contamination: commercial pizza ovens. D.R.K., a former pizza cook, was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma after working in pizza restaurants between the 60s…

Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure. When someone passes away from mesothelioma due to negligent asbestos exposure, surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim and seek compensation. While a wrongful death claim cannot undo what has already happened, it can provide financial relief and a sense of…

For quite some time now, victims of mesothelioma and ovarian cancer and their families have been closely monitoring Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) repeated legal attempts to escape asbestos liability. Specifically, the giant pharmaceutical company has repeatedly tried to use a controversial bankruptcy strategy. In a significant recent development, a federal bankruptcy judge in Houston, Texas,…

In a mesothelioma lawsuit, giving a deposition is one of the most vital parts of the case. Unfortunately, many people involved in mesothelioma lawsuits do not understand depositions. If you have filed or are planning to file a mesothelioma lawsuit, it is crucial that you learn about depositions. Here is what you need to know…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as R.H. In a recent court decision, the California Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the family of a mesothelioma victim in a lawsuit against two foreign car parts manufacturers. The ruling reversed an earlier trial court decision that…