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Benzene Exposure Victims May Be Eligible for Compensation

If you or a loved one were exposed to benzene at work and were diagnosed with cancers such as leukemia, myelodysplasia (MDS), lymphoma, or multiple myeloma, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit and receive financial...more

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Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment Ruling in Favor of Appellees

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Court: Appellate Court of Maryland - A Maryland appellate court has affirmed a lower court’s decision that granted summary judgment to the defense in a toxic substance exposure case....more

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Washington Court Awards $16M Plaintiff Verdict after Default Judgment

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Court: Washington Superior Court, Pierce County - A Washington state court in April awarded $16 million to the estate of decedent Steven Korzerke after a default judgment was entered against defendant Asbestos Corp. LTD, a...more

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Louisiana Asbestos Workers May Qualify for Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Asbestos workers in the state of Louisiana who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer or asbestos lung cancer may be eligible to file a lawsuit or bankruptcy trust claim against the companies responsible for their...more

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Connecticut Court Awards Punitive Damages in Recent Asbestos Trial

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The Estate of Nicholas Barone trial in Bridgeport Superior Court in Connecticut before Judge William Clark concluded with a $15 million plaintiff’s verdict on 5/16/2024. The jury also awarded punitive damages, the exact...more

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Premises Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Granted

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Plaintiff Marvin Evans was diagnosed with lung cancer in September 2022. Subsequently, the plaintiff sued a number of defendants in the Civil District Court for Orleans Parish, alleging that his lung cancer was caused by...more

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Motion for Partial Summary Judgment of Regulator Manufacturer Denied

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Court: Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County (NYCAL) - Plaintiff John B. Daly, Jr. worked as a mechanic for Consolidated Edison Company from 1976 to 2012. He alleged exposure to asbestos-containing gaskets...more

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Utah Expands Premise-Owner Liability To Take-Home Asbestos Plaintiffs

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Utah’s Supreme Court recently issued an opinion which dramatically expands premise owners’ liability for asbestos-related injuries. On August 5, 2021, the Court reversed Utah’s Court of Appeals and held that a lawsuit could...more

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