Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog

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…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as D.C. In a recent court decision, a Florida jury awarded $18 million to D.C., a woman diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. This rare form of cancer affects the lining of the abdomen and abdominal organs, known as the peritoneum. When…

Being diagnosed with mesothelioma can be an overwhelming and life-altering experience. A mesothelioma diagnosis can impact a person not only physically and emotionally but also financially and legally. After a mesothelioma diagnosis, swift action is necessary for a person to protect their health, financial security, and legal rights. If you or a loved one has…

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,…

Victims of mesothelioma have the right to seek compensation for the harm suffered. However, seeking compensation is often a complex legal journey. Expert witnesses play a vital role in mesothelioma cases. But why exactly are expert witnesses crucial in mesothelioma cases? The reason stems from the medical and technical complexities involved in asbestos exposure cases…

Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was once widely used across the United States in several industries, including construction, manufacturing, and automotive, mainly because of its heat-resistant properties. After its effects became widely known, asbestos use became heavily regulated. Asbestos can cause serious health issues. Inhaling asbestos fibers can lead to illnesses such as mesothelioma and…

A Denver-area contractor has been sentenced to ten years behind bars for knowingly causing significant asbestos exposure, putting his employees and residents of a multi-family apartment building at serious risk of developing mesothelioma. Lance Slayton was convicted of several charges, including criminal exploitation of a vulnerable elderly person and violations of environmental safety laws. His…

Montana’s House of Representatives recently passed three bills aimed at reducing corporate responsibility in asbestos-related lawsuits, making it significantly harder for individuals affected by asbestos exposure to pursue justice and compensation. While proponents of the bills claim that this will help prevent excessive lawsuits against businesses, critics contend that this move protects BNSF Railway from…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as N.L. In a recent court ruling, a shipyard’s attempt to claim immunity in a mesothelioma lawsuit was denied, maintaining the company’s accountability for failing to protect workers from asbestos exposure. The case was brought by the plaintiff, N.L., a…

Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. Asbestos has been widely used in construction, manufacturing, and other industries for decades because of its heat resistance and durability. Unfortunately, many companies knew of its dangers but failed to warn workers or provide proper protection. This negligence left many workers exposed…