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  • Printing Press Operator’s Mesothelioma Death Spurs Claim

    Raymond Desiena died of malignant pleural mesothelioma after decades of working as a printing press operator. Upon learning that some of the equipment he’d worked with between the 1960s and 1980s had been built with asbestos-contaminated parts, he filed claims against the companies that manufactured them, accusing them of negligence in having failed to warn… …Read More

  • Mesothelioma Widow’s Claim Against Brake Manufacturer Restored

    Though a lower court had initially agreed with an asbestos company and dismissed the mesothelioma claim against them, a California appeals court overturned that decision, allowing a mesothelioma widow’s claim against them.  Rail Vehicle Brake Company Accused of Negligence in Mesothelioma Claim The mesothelioma claim was filed by Susan Hahn, the widow of mesothelioma victim… …Read More

  • Who Should File a Mesothelioma or Asbestos VA Claim?

    It is a life-altering experience to be diagnosed with mesothelioma or to deal with its effects on a loved one. Because asbestos exposure was so prevalent during military duty, especially in the middle of the 20th century, the difficulties for veterans can be considerably more complicated. Filing an asbestos VA claim is a critical step… …Read More

  • Veteran Claims: What Every Veteran Needs to Know About Mesothelioma

    Understanding the Connection Between Service and Mesothelioma Veterans have given up things to serve our nation, frequently in hazardous conditions. One of the most devastating health issues linked to military service is mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Navigating veteran claims for mesothelioma can feel overwhelming, but understanding your rights is… …Read More

  • Caring for a Loved One with Mesothelioma: Daily Routines That Make a Difference

    Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that affects not only patients but also the family members who step into caregiving roles. Caring for a loved one with mesothelioma often means adjusting daily routines, learning new responsibilities, and balancing emotional stress with practical needs. While no routine can remove the challenges of this diagnosis, consistent… …Read More

  • Judge Denies Carnival Cruise Request for Mesothelioma Death Arbitration

    Basilio Gallo’s widow and daughter filed their mesothelioma claim directly against his long-time employer, Carnival Corporation, as well as other companies they accused of negligently exposing him to asbestos.  Though Carnival tried to enforce an arbitration agreement that he’d signed in the last years of his employment, a Florida federal judge denied the company’s request,… …Read More

  • $24.4 Million Awarded to Chicago Mesothelioma Victim in Avon Talc Trial

    Cipriano Ramirez blamed his malignant pleural mesothelioma on asbestos he was exposed to while he worked for Avon in its Morton Grove, Illinois, factory. When he filed suit against the company, they attempted to divert attention to his other employers, but the victim prevailed, and a Chicago jury ordered the cosmetic giant to pay him… …Read More

  • Asbestos-Contaminated Cooling Towers Blamed for Air Conditioning Contractor’s Mesothelioma

    Charles Vincent died of malignant pleural mesothelioma after spending most of his working life around air conditioning cooling towers. He believed that asbestos that contaminated the towers’ parts was responsible for his illness and filed a claim against Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) seeking compensation for the harms that he suffered due to their negligence. The… …Read More

  • Court Upholds Rules for Mesothelioma Victims Too Sick for Extensive Testimony

    Malignant mesothelioma is a cruel disease that causes great pain and claims its victims’ lives too quickly. It is caused by exposure to asbestos, and as a result people diagnosed with the disease frequently pursue claims against companies that negligently exposed them to the toxic substance. These claims are often complicated by the medical fragility… …Read More

  • The Risk of Cancer from Being on a Submarine: Asbestos and Mesothelioma Explained

    If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it’s understandable to feel uncertain about the future. For many, this diagnosis is linked to specific work environments, especially for veterans or workers who served on submarines. A primary cause of mesothelioma in these individuals is asbestos exposure, which was common in submarines. While… …Read More

  • W.R. Grace (WRG) Asbestos Claims & Trust Fund Payments

    The W.R. Grace asbestos issue remains a significant concern for individuals exposed to asbestos through decades of industrial operations. Many workers and their families have suffered serious illnesses, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. To address these claims, the W.R. Grace asbestos trust was established to provide compensation to victims.  Understanding the W.R. Grace asbestos… …Read More

  • How to Pursue an Asbestos Claim After the Death of a Family Member

    The loss of a loved one to mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness is a deeply painful experience. Many families are left with questions about their loved one’s exposure to asbestos and how to hold the responsible parties accountable. Filing an asbestos claim after death may provide a way to seek justice and financial relief, but… …Read More

  • Philadelphia Jury Awards Asbestos Victim $25 Million in Damages

    Richard Daciw’s personal injury claim originally listed over 50 different manufacturers, suppliers, and others that he accused of negligence in having exposed him to the deadly carcinogen asbestos. The mineral, which is the cause of malignant mesothelioma, can also lead to serious illnesses including lung cancer and asbestosis, with the latter being the illness that… …Read More

  • $8 Million Awarded to Mesothelioma Victim’s Family

    A Louisiana jury recently responded to emotional testimony from the family of a mesothelioma victim who died at the age of 70 years old. Elray Lege and his wife Brenda originally filed a personal injury claim against Union Carbide Corporation and ten other defendants in 2016, shortly after he was diagnosed with the rare and… …Read More

  • Mesothelioma Claim, Delayed by COVID Restrictions, Permitted to Move Forward

    Victoria Pawlowski was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in 2018. She attributed her illness to asbestos exposure from talc-based cosmetic products she’d used and subsequently filed a claim in 2021 against Estee Lauder and other talc companies. The cosmetic company moved to have the case dismissed, arguing that her claim had missed the statutory deadlines imposed… …Read More

  • Court Overturns Dismissal of Mesothelioma Widow’s Claim Against Dairy Farm

    Four years after her husband’s death from malignant mesothelioma, Pamela Shellenberger won a significant jury against the dairy farm that she holds responsible for his illness and death. Though her original personal injury claim against Kreider Dairy Farms was dismissed by the Philadelphia Common Pleas court, she appealed that decision and the Superior Court of… …Read More

  • Late Discovery of Evidence Changes Outcome for Mesothelioma Victim

    A mesothelioma claim filed against the makers of Scotts Turf Builder was dismissed based on the victim’s experts not having examined original samples of the asbestos-contaminated product. But when it came to light that the company had samples that they’d testified did not exist, an appeals court reversed the dismissal and reactivated the case. Mesothelioma… …Read More

  • University of Pittsburgh’s Effort to Stop Engineer’s Mesothelioma Claim Fails

    The quest for justice following a diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma is always a challenge, but this can be especially true when the entity blamed for asbestos exposure is an employer. Though these cases can be difficult due to Workers Compensation laws, a case heard recently by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court saw the family of an… …Read More

  • Court Denies Asbestos Company’s Attempt to Blame Part-Time Job for Mesothelioma

    When an asbestos company is found guilty of causing malignant mesothelioma, it can cost them millions of dollars in damages. As a result, those that are accused will grasp at any other possibility and go to great lengths to prove themselves right. This is exactly what happened in the case of Vickie Williams, who died… …Read More

  • Potential “Miscarriage of Justice” Causes Judge to Grant New Trial in Mesothelioma Claim

    What happens when the attorney you hire to represent your mesothelioma claim falls so short of what he should do that a judge sees the outcome as a miscarriage of justice? In the case of Emily Everett’s survivors, it leads to a new trial.   Judge Orders New Mesothelioma Trial Based on Additional Evidence and… …Read More

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