Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog

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…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as P.J.M. In a recent court decision, Justice Adam Silvera denied DAP’s motion for summary judgment despite them presenting affidavits provided by their employee. In this case, the family of P.J.M., who passed away due to mesothelioma, an illness that…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as M.P. In a recent court decision, a South Carolina state court jury awarded $63.4 million to a man diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in a case against Johnson & Johnson (J&J). The compensation amount is meant to cover both punitive…

For purposes of this article, the Navy widow in this case will be referred to as J.G.P., and her late husband as J.E.P. In a recent decision, the Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a $10 million punitive damages award for a Navy widow who lost her husband in 2012 after he developed malignant mesothelioma. Malignant…

For purposes of this article, the claimant in this case will be referred to as S.C. and her late husband as G.C. In a recent mesothelioma case decision, a district court denied the defendant’s motion to reverse a $5 million punitive damages award. Navy veteran G.C. died after developing malignant mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a type…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as W.M. In a recent court decision, the Justice of the Supreme Court of New York County upheld a $9 million verdict against Hennessy Industries, answering a vital legal question: Do manufacturers who make equipment meant to be used on…

Asbestos, a mineral once praised for its heat resistance and insulating properties, has become known for its health hazards. When a person is exposed to asbestos fibers, they can develop various illnesses, including mesothelioma and asbestosis. Even though both of these illnesses are caused by asbestos, there are several differences. However, mesothelioma and asbestos also…

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that develops after a person is exposed to asbestos fibers. This disease primarily develops in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. Often, mesothelioma develops in the lining of the lungs. Mesothelioma can cause many debilitating symptoms. One of the debilitating symptoms of mesothelioma is…

Most people with cancer experience some level of anxiety. Anxiety means feeling worried, uncomfortable, or scared. A cancer patient may experience anxiety at different times during treatment and recovery. It is normal for cancer patients to experience some level of anxiety. According to one particular study, almost 30% of all cancer patients experience anxiety at…

Mesothelioma is one of the illnesses that can develop after a person is exposed to asbestos. This cancer mainly affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. This illness is rare, with statistics showing that 3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United States yearly. Unfortunately, mesothelioma is extremely aggressive, given its evasion of…