Asbestos

Massachusetts Jury Delivers Historic $42.6 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson in Asbestos Case Linked to Baby Powder

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A jury in Boston has mandated Johnson & Johnson to pay more than $42.6 million to Paul Lovell and his wife, Kathryn, marking this as one of the largest mesothelioma settlements in Massachusetts history. The couple accused the multinational corporation of negligence for allegedly permitting asbestos contamination in its widely used baby powder, without adequately warning consumers about the associated risks. During a two-week trial, evidence was presented revealing that Lovell, 69, had used Johnson’s Baby Powder for years on himself and his four children. He was unaware that this familiar talc-based product could contribute … Read more

Delaware Jury Awards $9 Million to Family of Hunter Exposed to Asbestos in DuPont Shotgun Shells

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WILMINGTON, Del. — A jury in Delaware has awarded $9 million to the family of an Illinois man who succumbed to mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure, which the court said was a result of using asbestos-laden shotgun shells manufactured by DuPont Co. and its subsidiary. The significant award marks one of the largest in recent memory for similar cases in the state. The plaintiff, Eugene Schoepke, passed away on March 27, 2022, due to complications from mesothelioma. His attorney, Thomas C. Crumplar, expressed satisfaction with the jury’s decision, emphasizing the importance of raising … Read more

"Uncovering Asbestos Atrocities: A Lawyer’s Fight for Justice Reshapes Corporate Responsibility"

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London, England — The landscape of business and human rights has drastically evolved over the past few decades, transitioning from a niche academic interest to a mainstream arena of ethical debate. In the mid-1990s, however, the concept of corporate accountability for human rights violations was still largely a theoretical pursuit. It was during this time that a young attorney, Richard Meeran, embarked on a historic legal battle against Cape Plc, a prominent asbestos firm in the UK, which had devastating effects on communities in South Africa. David Kinley’s compelling narrative, “In a Rain of Dust,” … Read more

Closure of Asbestos Screening Clinic in Montana Sparks Concern Over Public Health Amid Legal Battle with BNSF

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Libby, Montana — Authorities have closed the Center for Asbestos Related Disease, a crucial screening facility in this small town grappling with the health repercussions of asbestos exposure from a nearby mine. The abrupt closure followed a court order granting the railroad BNSF the right to seize the clinic’s assets to satisfy a legal judgment. On Wednesday, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office enforced the closure of the clinic, which has been instrumental in providing care to the local community, where around 3,000 residents live under the shadow of long-standing asbestos contamination. The area is notorious … Read more