A national law firm representing plaintiff, Mrs. Joan Mahoney, as well as her husband, Mr. Daniel Mahoney, has announced a court room victory on appeal in an asbestos mesothelioma lawsuit filed previously on the plaintiff’s behalf. Mrs. Mahoney was awarded a $20 million asbestos mesothelioma settlement.The Details of this Asbestos Exposure Lawsuit
Growing up in the sea side city of San Francisco, California Mrs. Mahoney spent more than 30 years enjoying a singing career in show business. Participating in several tours for the United Service Organization, she was able to travel around the world providing entertainment to a countless number of soldiers. In addition to her singing career, from the 1970’s to the 1990’s Mrs. Mahoney assisted her husband in a family owned remodeling business. This is where she was continuously exposed to the joint compound product from Georgia Pacific that contained the cancer causing asbestos.
Records show in the asbestos exposure lawsuit that in August 2006, Mrs. Mahoney was diagnosed with a form of cancer called pleural mesothelioma. This is an asbestos related cancer that affects the lining of the patient’s lungs. Her diagnosis came at a time in her life when she was the sole care taker for her husband who had become paralyzed from a recent stroke. He was unable to speak or care for himself. Unfortunately the mesothelioma and the treatments necessary for her own care caused Mrs. Mahoney to become too weak to care for her husband.
“Georgia Pacific failed to protect Mrs. Mahoney and the many others who used its product,” said her mesothelioma lawsuit lawyer in regards to her situation. “I am pleased that Georgia Pacific will be held responsible for the harm they caused Mrs. Mahoney.”
Asbestos exposure and the development of mesothelioma are very serious matters. Currently there are thousands of mesothelioma lawsuits going through the legal system and thousands more, like Mrs. Mahoney’s, that have received substantial settlements. If you or someone you know has discovered that they also have mesothelioma it is very important to contact a mesothelioma lawsuit attorney right away to learn more about your legal rights.
Receiving compensation for the damage that has been done to you is very important. Treatment for mesothelioma can be very expensive and the compensation received could potentially be the difference in receiving adequate treatment for your disease or not. Visit the Mesothelioma Asbestos Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation right away to receive your free consultation from an experienced mesothelioma lawsuit lawyer. They are standing by ready to investigate your claim.
The case is Georgia-Pacific, LLC, Defendant and Appellant v. Joan Mahoney and Daniel Mahoney, Plaintiffs and Respondents, Appeal from the Superior Court of San Francisco County, Case No. CGC-06-458140.
Updated January 1st, 2013
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