Cyprus Amax Minerals Co. and other manufacturing companies are facing a new asbestos lawsuit, from a man alleging he developed terminal mesothelioma after unprotected exposure.

The man filed a lawsuit soon after his terminal mesothelioma was diagnosed, alleging his ailment was directly caused by the products supplied by the manufacturing companies named in the claim.

Plaintiff Carlos V. alleges the companies either knew or should have known that their products contained asbestos, and that with proper protection procedures, they could have prevented his terminal mesothelioma.

According to the  lawsuit, Carlos had used the asbestos products on a regular basis including his personal life and work environment. This regular asbestos exposure had reportedly contributed to his terminal mesothelioma that interfered with Carlos’s quality of life. According to his asbestos disease lawsuit, Carlos was diagnosed with terminal mesothelioma in August 2017.

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that manifests in the lining around the lungs, and is specifically caused by asbestos exposure. When the asbestos fibers are inhaled or swallowed, they can become entrapped in the lungs and eventually fester into cancer cells.

It is important to note that mesothelioma is a slow progressing disease that can take up to 50 years to fester before patients experience any physical symptoms. This slow progression often causes late diagnoses and limited treatment options, leaving many patients to live out the rest of their shortened lives dealing with the effects of terminal mesothelioma.

Carlos says he is currently contending with the condition, but alleges he will most likely suffer a premature death from terminal mesothelioma. Carlos says he opted to file this asbestos disease lawsuit after discovering the companies’ products had contained asbestos.

Overview of Asbestos Health Problems

Asbestos is a fibrous material that was popularly used for a number of manufacturing and construction purposes before the 1980s. Due to being resistant to fire and chemical damage, many manufacturers opted to utilize asbestos for insulation purposes.

Asbestos reached its peak in popularity during World War II, when a number of United States Navy Ships had been outfitted with asbestos for insulation piping. However, the Environmental Protection Agency began warning the public against the adverse health effects of asbestos in the 1980s.

Not long after these announcements, the federal government implemented policies regarding potential asbestos exposure from using different household products that were manufactured before the 1970s. In addition, companies were required to proved protective safety equipment to employees and provide sufficient asbestos exposure disclosures on their products.

Due to the widespread use of asbestos in the past, a number of veterans and retired manufacturing workers are at risk for terminal mesothelioma and other chronic asbestos problems.

At all times relevant, Carlos says he relied on the marketing materials and product information provided by Cyprus Amax Minerals and other companies in his lawsuit. This information allegedly failed to mention any of the adverse health effects of asbestos exposure, nor did it advise companies and customers to take precautions against asbestos exposure.

Due to the company’s negligence, Carlos says he took no precautions against asbestos exposure such as protective masks or suits. Carlos is seeking compensation for all relevant damages, including multiple counts of negligence and failure to warn.

This Terminal Mesothelioma Lawsuit is Case No. 1:18-cv-23029-KMW, in the Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida.