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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

Former F1 Driver Felipe Massa Files $80 Million Lawsuit in Pursuit of Justice for ‘Crashgate’ Scandal

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LONDON (AP) — Felipe Massa, the former Formula One driver, is seeking justice over the infamous “Crashgate” scandal that cost him the 2008 drivers’ championship. In a groundbreaking move, Massa has filed a lawsuit in the U.K. seeking more than $80 million in damages against Formula One Management (FOM), former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone, and the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). According to Massa’s lawyer, Bernardo Viana, the lawsuit is not just about money. It aims to expose the FIA’s breach of its own regulations and assert Massa as the rightful champion of the 2008 … Read more

Negligent Stormwater Management Costs New Jersey Borough $21.8 Million in Flood-damaged Properties

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CAMDEN COUNTY, New Jersey – A jury has reached a verdict in a lawsuit alleging that negligent stormwater management by the Borough of Haddonfield resulted in severe flooding and damage to four houses. The plaintiffs, who owned the affected properties, claimed that a storm on June 20, 2019, caused backups in the borough’s stormwater management system, leading to flooding and contamination. The jury’s unanimous decision, which awarded $21.8 million in damages, serves as a warning to municipal officials who may prioritize flashy investments over essential infrastructure like stormwater management. According to Robert D. Sokolove, the … Read more

Widow Awarded $1.75 Million in Landmark Asbestos Lawsuit Against John Crane in South Carolina

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SPARTANBURG, SC – A jury in South Carolina has awarded approximately $1.75 million to the widow of a maintenance worker who died from cancer caused by asbestos exposure. The trial, closely monitored by Courtroom View Network, found that the asbestos in gaskets produced by John Crane, an industrial manufacturing company, played a significant role in the worker’s death. However, the jury did not grant the punitive damages requested by the plaintiff’s attorney. The verdict was reached after closing arguments were heard in the trial that began on March 18. Attorney Holly Peterson, representing the plaintiff, … Read more