A North Carolina man filed a mesothelioma lawsuit against his former employer, alleging that he was exposed to dangerous asbestos fibers at work, leading to his diagnosis with mesothelioma cancer.

The plaintiff says it was his work experience that forced him to file a mesothelioma lawsuit. 

The plaintiff, Paul E., says he was employed by the University of California from 1958 through 1964, working at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in New Mexico.

There, he says he worked as an Electronic and Instrumentation Technician, as well as a Furnace Helper. During that time, he alleges, he was exposed to asbestos fibers in products manufactured by a number of companies, including Honeywell International, Owens-Illinois, Inc., and Crown Cork & Seal Company.

He claims in his mesothelioma lawsuit that he was exposed to “substantial quantities” of asbestos fibers. His mesothelioma lawsuit notes that he was not aware of the risks of asbestos exposure and that he was not warned of the risk.

Unfortunately, on Aug. 13, 2018, Paul was allegedly diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer—a cancer closely tied with asbestos exposure.

Paul filed his mesothelioma lawsuit on Oct. 18, 2018, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. The mesothelioma lawsuit was filed on multiple counts, including negligence, willful misconduct, conspiracy, and several others.

The mesothelioma lawsuit also alleges that Paul’s wife, Peggy, as well as their son suffered loss of consortium as a result.

Paul is not the first to file a mesothelioma lawsuit after suffering from asbestos exposure—in fact, he is far from it. There is a growing pile of litigation accumulating over asbestos mesothelioma, filed against the manufacturers who created asbestos-containing products and employers who allowed their workers to be exposed. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma after exposure to asbestos, you may be able to file a mesothelioma lawsuit.

Background of Asbestos

Asbestos was, for a long time, used in countless commercial products like electrical and building insulation. However, it was found decades ago that asbestos is actually an extremely hazardous substance. It is associated with some serious health complications, including mesothelioma cancer.

In order to limit the use of asbestos, regulations have been put in place. Now, the use of asbestos is far rarer than it was decades ago. But unfortunately, the effects of asbestos exposure are still making themselves known. Indeed, many asbestos-related diseases can take years or decades to develop and reveal symptoms. In many cases, patients exposed to asbestos decades ago are only now being diagnosed. This contributes to the danger of asbestos mesothelioma: it is often diagnosed in its later stages when it has become more dangerous and difficult to treat.

Filing an Asbestos Mesothelioma Lawsuit

If you or a loved one were diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer after exposure to asbestos, or a loved one died from mesothelioma, you may be able to file a mesothelioma lawsuit.

While filing a mesothelioma lawsuit cannot undo the pain and suffering caused by asbestos mesothelioma cancer, and cannot bring a loved one back to life, it can help to alleviate the financial burden incurred by medical expenses and lost wages.

The Mesothelioma Lawsuit is Case No. 6:18-cv-00966, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico.