Rejecting all of the remaining defenses, a jury in Pennsylvania awarded $7.25 million to the survivors of a man who died after being diagnosed with mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure. The victim, now deceased, was diagnosed with the aggressive cancer in January 2010, several decades after his exposure during the…
A federal appellate court has affirmed an earlier decision removing a number of mesothelioma lawsuits to federal court, wherein the defendant manufacturer of dangerous products can assert a colorable federal defense for its actions. In Leite v. Crane Co., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit indicated the…
Asbestos lurks in structures throughout Boston’s metropolitan area and the state of Massachusetts. The threat of exposure has created an incentive for government agencies as well as legislators to invest in clean-up to protect residents and workers. In a revitalization effort in Holyoke, the Environmental Protection Agency is providing the…
Mesothelioma is notoriously one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer. Most patients are given a year or only a few months to live after diagnosis. Despite these negative odds, some patients have managed to survive well past their life expectancy. One of the ways patients can often…
A lawsuit brought on behalf of six individuals who died from asbestos-related disease alleges defendants Cahill Gordon & Reindell LLP and BASF Catalysts LLC fraudulently destroyed evidence relating to asbestos-containing talc products. The complaint alleges the companies’ actions have ruined potentially thousands of asbestos product liability lawsuits against them. Boston…
As one of the most aggressive forms of cancer, patients of mesothelioma are often willing to try anything, even new or experimental treatments. One aggressive form of mesothelioma treatment has been the subject of debate as medical experts continue to debate the effectiveness of a clinical trial. According to some…
Though the risks of asbestos exposure are well-documented, there continues to be the potential for exposure in Boston and nationwide. City, state, and federal regulations are in place to limit the risks of exposure and to ensure that individuals and entities remain accountable when handling or removing asbestos. In a…
Mesothelioma is one of the most dangerous and deadly forms of cancer. Patients are often given just months to live after a mesothelioma diagnosis. While there are treatment options available, families and loved ones of mesothelioma patients are often forced to face the inevitable. In another tragic mesothelioma case, a…
The so-called “bare metal defense” is gaining traction in mass tort asbestos actions throughout the country. Mesothelioma litigation defendants are finding that in some cases, they can successfully argue they should not be held responsible for damages caused by asbestos-containing elements of their product, because they did not manufacture or…
As patients diagnosed with mesothelioma hold out hope, doctors, researchers and other medical professionals are seeking various treatments to fight the progression of the deadly cancer. In recent findings, a drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of alcoholism may have the ability to fight off malignant mesothelioma tumors…