Workplace Asbestos Exposure

More than 1.3 million U. S. construction workers are exposed to asbestos each year. It is estimated that there will be about 250,000 cases of malignant Mesothelioma before 2020.

Asbestos Exposure

Over 27 million people in the U. S. are at risk of developing malignant Mesothelioma from asbestos exposure. Asbestos manufactures knew of the long term dangers of asbestos exposure but chose to ignore or downplay the role asbestos played in many reported illnesses.

Diagnosed With Mesothelioma

More than 10,000 Americans in the U. S. will be diagnosed with Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases each year. Malignant Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart and major organs of the body.

Mesothelioma & Asbestos

The number of people diagnosed with asbestos caused diseases in the U.S. continues to increase. Experts believe 60,000 mesothelioma deaths will occur between 2010 and 2030. The 3 main treatments for Mesothelioma are: surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Asbestos Dust

Malignant Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos through ingestion or inhaling of microscopic asbestos fibers as small .3 microns. Mesothelioma symptoms may not appear for 10-40 years after first exposure.

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The Law Offices of Jerry Neil Paul has produced some of the most notable verdicts and highest settlements in the United States. Over 500 of our clients have each obtained in excess of 1 million dollars. Over 250 have recovered multi-million dollar recoveries.

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Stewart v Union Carbide Corporation - Published Opinion

Saturday, November 20, 2010
 
In 2008, Plaintiffs Larry & Janet Stewart (represented at trial by Law Offices of Jerry Neil Paul and the Farisse Law Firm) went to trial against Union Carbide Corporation, alleging that the corporation had supplied asbestos fibers to joint compounds that Mr. Stewart was exposed to during his career.  The jury found in favor of the Stewarts with a verdict of $3.2 million in compensatory damages and $6 million in punitive damages. 
 
During the trial, Mr. Stewart testified that he had not been provided any warnings about asbestos hazards prior to his exposure to Union Carbide Corporation's asbestos.  He also did not see any warnings on joint compound packaging regarding asbestos hazards. Nevertheless, Union Carbide Corporation appealed the verdict, arguing that a "sophisticated purchaser defense" should apply.  Under such defense,
 
"where the risk of using a hazardous product is already known, or should
be known, by the purchaser of that product, individual plaintiff's subjective
knowledge," and that "the sale of a raw material to a sophisticated inter-
mediary purchaser who knew or should have known of the risks of that raw
material cannot be the legal cause of any harm the raw material may cause." 
 
In InUInasdaasdfasdfThe California Court of Appeal (Second Appellate District, Division Five) disagreed with Defendant's position.  Plaintiffs' verdict was affirmed. 
 

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