Boston Jury Awards Historic $83 Million Verdict in Mesothelioma Case Against Ceramic Clay Company
BOSTON — A jury has awarded $83 million to the estate of a woman who died from mesothelioma, finding a ceramic art clay company liable for her illness. This verdict marks one of the largest asbestos-related awards in Massachusetts history, according to the woman’s attorneys. The case centered around claims that the ceramic company was aware of the dangers associated with asbestos in its products but failed to provide adequate warnings to consumers. Mesothelioma, a severe cancer caused by asbestos exposure, often becomes fatal within a few years of diagnosis, making timely legal action critical … Read more