(July 15, 2011)
A retired Californian plumber was recently awarded $41 million after a grueling trial. This comes as the result of developing mesothelioma from asbestos exposure.
John Casey began work as a licensed plumber in 1965 until...
$322 Million Award Comes As Largest Asbestos Verdict
(July 25, 2011)
Thomas Brown developed asbestos mixing drilling mud while working on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Brown brought Union Carbide and Chevron Phillips Chemical to court, alleging that they knew of the dangers of asbestos...
Corrosive Chinese Drywall Leads to $8M Settlement
(August 2, 2011)
Insurers for a Chinese drywall company will pay $8 million to cover court settlements resulting in defective drywall. Not only is this drywall corrosive, but it has been causing many people health issues, as...