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Chicago Family Wins $24.4 Million in Lawsuit Against Avon for Asbestos-Contaminated Talc Products

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Chicago, Illinois — A Chicago-area family has been granted a $24.4 million verdict after a jury found Avon Products Inc. liable in connection with a mesothelioma diagnosis. The jury concluded that Avon’s talc-containing products, allegedly tainted with asbestos, led to Cipriano Ramirez’s illness. Ramirez, who previously worked as a janitor at an Avon manufacturing site in Morton Grove during the 1980s, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure, in early 2023. His attorney, Jennifer Alesio, expressed pride in the jury’s diligent pursuit of justice, denouncing Avon’s defense tactics and underscoring the … Read more

Avon Man Awarded $42 Million in Landmark Verdict Against Tesla in Motorcycle Crash Lawsuit

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Indianapolis, Indiana – An Avon man has been awarded over $42 million by a Marion Superior Court jury for the serious injuries he sustained in a 2017 motorcycle crash involving a Tesla Inc. employee. The verdict was reached on Wednesday, holding Tesla Inc. and its employee, Kyle Kaszuba, responsible for the accident that resulted in severe injuries to motorcyclist Chris Dugan. The jury found Kaszuba to be 70% responsible for the crash, while Dugan was deemed 30% responsible. According to court records, the collision occurred on Rockville Road in 2017 when Kaszuba, a Tesla service … Read more

Avon Lake Braces for Tripled Population During Spectacular Solar Eclipse, Implements Traffic Mitigation Plan

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Avon Lake, Ohio – In anticipation of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, Avon Lake is preparing for a dramatic increase in population. With its current population standing at 25,206 according to the 2020 U.S. Census, the city is expecting a massive influx of visitors during this celestial event. Avon Lake Parks and Recreation Director, Erin Fach, predicts that the number of people in the city could triple on eclipse day. Not only will these additional visitors bring excitement and wonder, but they will also bring extra traffic. Avon Lake’s law enforcement is diligently … Read more