Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as T.C. The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently denied an asbestos company’s motion to overturn a mesothelioma verdict. T.C. was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and deadly form of cancer, almost eight years ago, and over two years ago, a…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as A.F. In a recent court case, a New York County Supreme Court judge denied Burnham LLC’s request to dismiss a punitive damages claim in a mesothelioma lawsuit. A.F., a former worker, was exposed to asbestos through Burnham boilers and…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as H.C. and his wife as R.C. In a recent court decision, an Allegheny County jury awarded a mesothelioma victim and his wife almost $4 million in damages. H.C. received a malignant mesothelioma diagnosis after working as a boilermaker for…

Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral once admired for its insulating and resistance properties, is widely known as a dangerous substance that can cause several illnesses, including mesothelioma. Despite the known dangers of asbestos, this substance was widely used in various industries, including oil refineries. While asbestos is no longer widely used, it still poses significant…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as J.K. In a recent court case, a Virginia jury awarded $3.45 million to the family of a deceased mesothelioma victim in a case against John Crane, Inc., a company known for manufacturing asbestos-contaminated products. The victim in this case,…

Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure. The prognosis of this illness is often poor. Many times, mesothelioma symptoms appear years after initial exposure. Because of this, mesothelioma is often diagnosed when it has advanced to later stages. Sadly, this means that many people die due to mesothelioma…

A significant legal victory was recently achieved when a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Johnson & Johnson (J&J) against a mesothelioma researcher. For long, mesothelioma victims have encountered challenges when trying to hold companies liable for their asbestos exposure. Many asbestos companies have defended themselves by challenging scientific evidence. Often, these companies argue…

Mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive type of cancer that affects the mesothelium (the protective membrane covering most internal organs), is primarily caused by asbestos exposure. Unfortunately, there is still no cure for mesothelioma. However, there are several mesothelioma treatment options. After a person is diagnosed with mesothelioma and undergoes treatment, they may experience weakness and…

The giant pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is facing thousands of personal injury claims from people who blame the company’s talc products for ovarian cancer and malignant mesothelioma. After previously filing two bankruptcy claims and both claims being rejected by victims and courts, J&J recently made another attempt to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.…

Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive form of cancer. Every year, there are about 3,000 new mesothelioma cases in the United States. This disease, which develops in the mesothelium (a membrane that covers the lungs, abdomen, heart, and testes), is primarily caused by asbestos exposure. There is still no cure for mesothelioma, but there are several…