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For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as M.C.W. In a recent court decision, a mesothelioma victim prevailed against North American Honda Motor Co. Inc (Nissan) and was awarded $600,000 in damages. After M.C.W. was diagnosed with mesothelioma, he and his wife filed a personal injury lawsuit…

After a mesothelioma diagnosis, the victim or their family can file a lawsuit against the parties they blame for the asbestos exposure that led to the diagnosis. However, filing a mesothelioma lawsuit after the statute of limitations has expired can greatly affect the outcome of the case. A statute of limitations is a law that…

The outcome of one of the nation’s first talcum powder/mesothelioma trials could determine if Johnson & Johnson agrees to another massive settlement. The trial, taking place amidst J&J’s ongoing efforts to settle thousands of talc-related ovarian cancer lawsuits, involves a male plaintiff who alleges he developed mesothelioma due to inhaling asbestos allegedly present in Johnson’s…

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 this case, a 64-year-old man…

Getting diagnosed with mesothelioma is one of the worst things in life. A mesothelioma diagnosis can change the patient’s and their family’s life. With a mesothelioma diagnosis comes the uncertainty of what will happen in the future. A mesothelioma diagnosis can also result in financial concerns. While there is still no cure for mesothelioma, there…

For purposes of this article, the deceased Navy veteran will be referred to as E.E. In a recent mesothelioma case, the Court of Appeals of Washington rejected arguments that Caterpillar presented and allowed a Navy veteran’s widow to recover a $4.5 million jury award. Before Navy veteran E.E. died of mesothelioma, he and his wife…

A mesothelioma claim is a legal action that allows mesothelioma patients and their families to recover compensation for the harm suffered. When someone develops mesothelioma because of another party’s negligence, they or their family can file a legal claim and recover financial compensation. Mesothelioma is an illness that occurs after someone is exposed to asbestos.…

If you just learned that you have mesothelioma, there is a lot you need to know, and so it is understandable if you have a lot of questions on your mind. It is vital that you ask your cancer care team all those questions. You should ask all questions without worrying that a question is…

Across separate settlements, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commits to accelerate and strengthen asbestos risk reevaluation under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). On October 13, 2021, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), an organization dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure, said that the organization and its allies had reached settlements with EPA regarding the…

A New York state court recently issued an important ruling in an asbestos cancer lawsuit preventing one of the defendants from attempting to have itself removed from the case and potentially escape liability for its role in the victim’s cancer diagnosis. With the court’s ruling, defendant retailer Lot Less will remain as a defendant to…