Real-Time Court Decisions and Other Developments in Asbestos Litigation.
Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Plaintiff claimed decedent Geraldine Rabb Perkins had asbestos exposure resulting in her diagnosis of mesothelioma. Plaintiff specifically alleged that Mrs. Perkins had para-occupational asbestos exposure originating from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard where decedent’s husband, Harang Joseph Perkins, worked as a machinist’s mate for the …
Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle Although this action – In Re: Asbestos Litigation; Ladonna Sue Braxton, Individually and as Independent Executrix of the Estate of Marvin Jerry Braxton Jr., deceased, vs. J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc., et al. – is venued in Delaware, the case is governed by Texas law. The sole defendant is J-M …
In October 2020, Corey G. Griffin was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. He alleged asbestos exposure from the use of talcum powder related to his employment from the late 1950s until the 2000s. During this time, the plaintiff worked as an artist, makeup specialist, designer, and stylist in New York City and abroad. He brought this …
Jurisdiction: Superior Court of Rhode Island, Providence Plaintiffs alleged decedent Peter A. Lowe Sr. was exposed to asbestos while employed with his father’s company – Lowe Excavating and Construction – from approximately 1965 until the late-1970s. Plaintiffs allege this exposure resulted in Mr. Lowe being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in 2018, which ultimately caused him to …
Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Central District of California Decedent David L. Dunlavey worked as a pipefitter and steamfitter from 1967 to 2006 — including time spent around 1970 working as a pipefitter for University Mechanical and performing work for National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO). His employment required him to handle asbestos-containing …
Plaintiff Bonito brought this asbestos action based on her diagnosis of, and eventual passing from, mesothelioma. Plaintiff alleged exposure from laundering her husband’s clothes from approximately 1966 to the1990s. Mr. Bonito worked at various jobs during that time. There were two defendants who took the case to trial. Union Carbide and Graybar Electric Co. Inc. …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 3 issued Part 2 of a final risk determination providing an overview of the hazards of asbestos “to workers in certain conditions.” The agency will soon begin the risk management process to address the “unreasonable risk” associated with legacy use and associated disposal of asbestos. EPA announced previously …
Jurisdiction: Superior Court of Connecticut, Judicial District of Bridgeport at Bridgeport Decedent Nicolas Barone was diagnosed with mesothelioma in May 2022. His surviving spouse, Kathryn Barone (plaintiff), brought suit in September 2023, following her husband’s death in June of that year. Plaintiff’s third amended complaint alleged the cause of plaintiff’s mesothelioma was asbestos exposure from …
Supreme Court of New York, New York County Plaintiff Raymond Lee, as administrator for the estate of the decedent, Jim Lee filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of New York, New York County alleging decedent was exposed to asbestos from his’s employment working around various products. Defendant, Crosby Valves, filed a motion for summary …
Supreme Court of New York, New York County In this asbestos action, Plaintiff Jane E. Wixted, as executrix for the estate of the decedent, Thomas N. Wixted (“Decedent”) filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of New York, New York County alleging Decedent was exposed to asbestos from his employment working around various products. Defendant, …