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NJ Court Affirms 7.5 Million Mesothelioma Verdict
In 2006 the NJ Supreme Court made clear the family members who develop an asbestos related disease have a right to seek compensation from the worksite where the exposure originated. Today a NJ appellate court affirmed a verdict for the wife of a worker … [Read More...]
Taking America for Granted
This morning I awoke to a story in the New York Times about a young couple stoned to death in Afghanistan. The couple was condemned to death by the Taliban for eloping by more than 100 men who lived in the town where the couple grew up. As … [Read More...]
A Los Angeles Jury Finds John Crane Liable in 2.1 Million Dollar Mesothelioma Verdict
A Los Angeles jury awarded Stanley & Janelle Bjerke, a $2.1 million dollar verdict. Mr. Bjerke, who is 77 years old, has pleural mesothelioma. During the 1950s through 1990s, he worked as a machinist and planner at Long Beach Naval Shipyard. … [Read More...]
14 Million Dollars Awarded in Miami Mesothelioma Trial Involving Union Carbide
Today a Miami jury handed Union Carbide a major loss in a mesothelioma asbestos case. Union Carbide is a supplier of asbestos that is incorporated into other products like Spackle or joint compound. In this case, the jury assessed Union Carbide with … [Read More...]
Virginia jury awards $6 million against John Crane and Garlock in asbestos case
Two veteran asbestos litigators Robert Hatten and Joseph Satterly prevailed in their continuing battle with asbestos gasket companies John Crane and Garlock. For Mr. Hatten this is the sixth victory in a row against John Crane. The jury … [Read More...]
