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