Florida Asbestos Exposure Concerns Halt Mall Demolition Project
Asbestos exposure is largely seen as a problem of the 20th century, when asbestos, a flame-retardant material, was widely used in an array of products from insulation to brakes. But we will continue to see the effects of this product because far too many property owners aren’t careful with renovation and demolition projects. The fact […]
Reckis v. Johnson & Johnson – Child Cold Medicine Company Pays $63M
Most parents think nothing of giving their child a dose of Tylenol or Motrin for a fever. Plaintiffs in Reckis v. Johnson & Johnson didn’t either, although the child’s father was careful to say he’d read the warning on the back of the bottle. Nothing on that label indicated that his child might run the risk of […]
Take-Home Asbestos Case Nets $3.5M Verdict for Mesothelioma Victim’s Family
Most lawsuits stemming from a mesothelioma diagnosis are filed by or on behalf of workers who were exposed to deadly asbestos dust on the job. However, a growing number of successful claims are being brought by immediate family members of those workers in cases we sometimes refer to as “take-home asbestos.” The moniker is fairly […]
