Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as T.W. and his wife as J.W. In a recent court decision, a judge denied a defendant’s motion for summary judgment and allowed a widow to proceed with her mesothelioma wrongful death claim. After J.W.’s husband died of malignant mesothelioma,…

In a troubling case that sheds light on the consequences of negligence, a New Jersey contractor pleaded guilty to endangering the lives of workers and residents by releasing asbestos in an East Harlem, New York neighborhood. The contractor, Jose Correa, released the dangerous substance during a construction project in the neighborhood. Correa risks being imprisoned…

Mesothelioma is an uncommon and aggressive cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. If you have received a mesothelioma diagnosis, you may be wondering what to do next. While seeking immediate medical care should be your priority, understanding your legal rights is crucial. This is not just about seeking justice but also about securing your…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma widow, in this case, will be referred to as E.M. and her late husband as R.M. In a recent legal development, a widow convinced a federal judge to return her lawsuit to local courts, defeating the defendant’s attempt to shift the case to federal jurisdiction. E.M. faced a…

There are many reasons to look forward to the holidays. The holidays are a time for loved ones to get together to enjoy traditions and create cherished memories. It is a time to give and receive gifts and eat delicious meals. However, for mesothelioma patients, the holiday season can bring unique challenges. Unfortunately, mesothelioma patients…

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…

For purposes of this article, the deceased mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as R.L.S. or Mr. S and the widow as Mrs. S. In a recent court decision, the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled in favor of a widow pursuing a wrong death claim after losing her husband to mesothelioma. R.L.S. was…

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…

Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) took a firm stand against giant pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson (J&J) after the company tried to file for bankruptcy again. Johnson & Johnson is facing mesothelioma and ovarian cancer lawsuits from tens of thousands of victims who blame the asbestos-contaminated talc in the company’s famous baby powder for…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as J.S. or Mr. S. This case is about a construction worker, J.S., who worked at the Todd Shipyards for years and was later diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer that is primarily linked to asbestos exposure.…