Asbestos

Plaintiff was exposed to asbestos while working for the City of Newport Beach, where he was in close proximity to workers cutting asbestos cement pipe in the 1980s.

Plaintiff says a contractor that regularly worked on mechanical systems in a Masonite plant failed to take proper precautions with asbestos.

Plaintiffs say safety precautions with asbestos were not followed in Iran.

Asbestos fibers brought home from work on clothing alleged to cause lung disease, death.

Plaintiff, age 82, worked in Iran for American contractors when he was allegedly exposed to asbestos insulating products.  He has lived in California for over 30 years.

Railroad worker is exposed to asbestos in railroad repair shops long after asbestos protection for workers is mandated.

Plaintiffs' decedent worked on brakes as an auto mechanic, and also worked as a plumber.  He was exposed to asbestos in both jobs.  Punitive damages against defendant Honeywell (Bendix). Very low section 998 settlement offer by defendant.

Decedent was exposed to asbestos dust through his work with vehicle brake parts.  This trial was for damages only.

Plaintiff was an auto mechanic with decades of asbestos exposure from Ford parts such as brakes, clutches and gaskets. He was forced to give up his auto repair business when he was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Majority of jury verdict was for pain and suffering.