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
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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.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
Thompson & Knight by Joseph Pevsner, Dallas, TX.
Perkins Coie by Brien McMahon, San Francisco.