Asbestos Workers Sue Companies in Mesothelioma Lawsuit
By Andrea Gressman
Mesothelioma, a disease closely linked to asbestos exposure, has earned several corporations hefty mesothelioma lawsuits in the state of Illinois. An Edwardsville law firm has helped two St. Clair County men pursue reprisal for repertory health issues, specifically mesothelioma, they incurred while working for several companies in the area.
On October 19, St. Clair County resident, Gerald Campbell filed a mesothelioma lawsuit against 54 defendant corporations, claiming that each company neglected to take the necessary measures to protect him against asbestos exposure.
Campbell’s mesothelioma lawsuit states that asbestos exposure during his time working at the St. Regis Paper Mill and Monsanto caused him to develop lung cancer and mesothelioma. Campbell is requesting a judgment of over $350,000 for compensatory, punitive, and exemplary damages. He is also seeking $150,000 for economic damages.
Also on October 19, Earl Marshall and his wife filed a mesothelioma asbestos lawsuit with the county court against 64 defendant corporations that, Marshall alleges, caused him to also develop lung cancer as a result of exposure to products containing asbestos. Marshall worked with his hands for more than 20 years, in occupations such as pluming, construction, and demolition.
Marshall also claims that mesothelioma made it impossible for him to work, causing him to lose money. As a result of the disease, Marshall says he endured great physical pain and mental suffering as he became disfigured and disable. In return for his pain and suffering, medical bills, and money lost due to unemployment, Marshall is asking for a judgment of over $300,000.
Both Marshall and Campbell maintain that each company had a duty to insure that they were protected from the damaging results of asbestos. In addition to the other damages they have claimed, both plaintiffs are requesting punitive damages for whatever amount is necessary to prevent the defendants from neglecting to protect others against asbestos exposure in the future.
Many men and women actually develop mesothelioma but it has frequently been misdiagnosed as lung cancer in the past due to the similarity in symptoms and the general public’s lack of awareness of awareness when it comes to mesothelioma. Many people also do not know when they are being exposed to asbestos and it takes between30 and40 years for mesothelioma to fully develop.
If you or someone you love was exposed to asbestos and now has been diagnosed with mesothelioma you need to know your rights. There is currently a team of mesothelioma lawsuit specialists waiting to investigate your potential mesothelioma lawsuit. These mesothelioma attorneys have extensive experience in the mesothelioma lawsuit litigation process, including obtaining asbestos mesothelioma settlements, verdicts, and asbestos trust payments for the many plaintiffs they represent in mesothelioma lawsuits. It is important that you visit the Mesothelioma Asbestos Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation immediately to receive your free consultation from a qualified mesothelioma lawsuit attorney.
Updated December 24th, 2012
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