Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog

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,…

For purposes of this article, the workers in this case will be referred to as T.C. and T.S. In a recent troubling California case, two heavy equipment operators filed a lawsuit against their former employer, Reyes Construction, after claiming they were fired for sounding the alarm about improper asbestos handling. The two, T.C. and T.S.,…

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…

While there is still no cure for mesothelioma, there are several treatment options. Chemotherapy is one of the mesothelioma treatment options. However, chemotherapy for mesothelioma does not just target the cancer; it can also damage healthy cells, leading to various side effects that can affect a patient’s quality of life. Understanding the side effects of…

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…

Coping with mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure, is difficult. Mesothelioma is both physically and emotionally taxing. When diagnosed with mesothelioma, treatment is crucial. While there is still no cure for mesothelioma, there are several treatment options that can help manage symptoms. However, treatment alone might not be enough.…

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…