Asbestos

Philadelphia Case Study Sheds Light on Challenges in Asbestos Litigation and Trust Transparency

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Philadelphia, PA — A significant legal challenge currently unfolding in Philadelphia draws attention to the longstanding issue of asbestos litigation and the actions of certain plaintiffs’ lawyers that could undermine the integrity of the legal process. This controversy is highlighted in the practice known as “over-naming,” where lawyers name an extensive array of defendants, many of whom may have minimal or dubious connections to the case. Over-naming in asbestos litigation burdens courts and defendants alike, often leading to prolonged legal battles and increased costs. This practice not only dilutes the accountability of truly responsible parties … Read more

$63 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson for Asbestos in Baby Powder Linked to Cancer

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina jury has awarded over $63 million to a man who alleged his terminal lung cancer resulted from exposure to asbestos in Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder. The verdict also implicated beauty product maker American International Industries as a co-defendant in the legal battle. Michael Perry, the plaintiff, argued that daily exposure to Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder led to his terminal mesothelioma. The lawsuit, which was resolved in Richland Court, South Carolina, has spotlighted serious allegations against household-name consumer products. The Court of Common Pleas for the Fifth … Read more

Jury Orders $15 Million Payout in Asbestos Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Norwalk Firm

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Bridgeport, CT — In a significant court ruling, a Bridgeport jury has awarded $15 million to the family of a Milford man who died from cancer linked to asbestos exposure. The case was lodged against a Norwalk-based company, accused of negligence and improper handling of asbestos materials. The verdict came after a compelling trial where evidence was presented showing the man had been exposed to asbestos at his workplace, which was reportedly supplied by the Norwalk company. This exposure, the lawyers argued, directly led to the development of mesothelioma, a severe form of cancer typically … Read more

Widow Awarded $1.75 Million in Landmark Asbestos Lawsuit Recorded Gavel-to-Gavel by Courtroom View Network

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Spartanburg, SC – A South Carolina state court jury has awarded approximately $1.75 million to the widow of a maintenance worker who claimed that exposure to asbestos caused his fatal cancer. The trial, which began on March 18, was closely watched as it unfolded. The jury deliberated for a few hours after hearing closing arguments before reaching their verdict. The plaintiff’s attorney, Holly Peterson of Simon Greenstone Panatier PC, argued that the husband’s mesothelioma, a terminal form of cancer affecting the lungs, was primarily caused by exposure to asbestos in gaskets produced by industrial manufacturer … Read more