Book v. Voma Tire Corp. – Dangerous Tire Lawsuit to Proceed
A defective tire that fails while a vehicle is in motion can result in a serious accident and potentially catastrophic injuries. The recent case of Book v. Voma Tire Corp. involves an allegedly defective tire that resulted in serious injury. However, the case differs a bit in that the vehicle wasn’t in motion at the time of […]
Judge Refuses Dismissal of Veteran’s Asbestos Disease Claim
Refusing an asbestos defendant’s request to dismiss a claim by a Navy veteran for liability for his illness, a federal judge ruled plaintiff’s list of seven ships on which he served is sufficient proof of exposure to the toxic substance. The case is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of […]
Gene Mutation Argued as Mesothelioma Link by Defendants
Mesothelioma plaintiff attorneys are up against a novel defense that has been made thus far in at least five pending cases. It is the assertion that a gene mutation in certain people (i.e., plaintiffs) creates a greater propensity to develop diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. This, of course, deflects the blame from where it […]
