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Auto mechanic worked on brakes, dies of mesothelioma. $10.9 million gross verdict. Fresno County.

Summary

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.

The Case

  • Court and Case Number: Fresno Superior Court / 12CECG04055
  • Type of Case: Asbestos, Products Liability
  • Type of Result: Jury Verdict

The Attorneys

  • Attorney for the Plaintiff:

    Simon Greenstone Panatier & Bartlett by Stuart J. Purdy and Robert A. Green, Long Beach.

    Co-counsel with Worthington & Caron, P.C., San Pedro.

  • Attorney for the Defendant:

    Thompson & Knight by Joseph Pevsner, Dallas, TX.
    Perkins Coie by Brien McMahon, San Francisco.

     

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