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The Ferraro Law Firm, P.A., successfully fulfilled their promise to their clients and all Floridians to fight against “Florida’s Asbestos and Silica Compensation Fairness Act”. July 8, 2011, the Florida Supreme Court justly said Florida’s asbestos litigation reform act violates the constitutional rights of Floridians injured by asbestos products in the case American Optical Corp. et al. v. Spiewak et al.
Upon learning of the asbestos industry’s proposed legislation, The Ferraro Law Firm, P.A., promised their clients and all Floridians to fight against this measure. Jim Ferraro and David Jagolinzer personally traveled to Tallahassee to argue to the legislature the unconstitutionality of dismissing injured Floridians’ lawsuits at the behest of out-of-state asbestos product manufactures. After six long years, The Florida Supreme Court finally agreed and declared it was unconstitutional for the legislature to pass a law that destroyed these vested rights by dismissing Floridians’ lawsuits mid-litigation, and in some case right before trial was set to commence.
Asbestos is a well-known deadly, cancer causing product, and the only people in the world who dispute this long-established fact are paid, asbestos-product industry consultants. As a consequence of asbestos product manufacturers concealing the dangers of their products, thousands upon thousands of Floridians were unknowingly and unnecessarily injured or killed by inhaling asbestos from these manufacturers’ products.
Rather than fairly compensate Floridians injured by their asbestos-products, out-of-state asbestos product manufactures spent millions lobbying the Florida legislature in 2005 to pass a law that would dismiss thousands of asbestos lawsuits filed against them in and around Florida. The text of the Act, ironically named, “Florida’s Asbestos and Silica Compensation Fairness Act”, was drafted by asbestos industry lawyers and lobbyists, and was hastily enacted by the Florida legislature in 2005 without debate or investigation.
The Ferraro Law Firm concentrates on handling the most serious cases, such as mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases, environmental toxic torts, product liability, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, tax whistle-blower and qui tam claims, and white collar crime, and has earned a nationwide reputation because they have proven they can fight against negligent companies, no matter how big.
For more information about the Supreme Court’s ruling or how The Ferraro Law Firm can assist you contact us today!
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If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or suspect that you were exposed to asbestos in a work setting or through asbestos containing products, speaking with a mesothelioma lawyer can help clarify your legal rights. At Ferraro Law, we assess the details of your situation, identify companies responsible, and explain the legal process so you can determine if pursuing a mesothelioma claim aligns with your needs. This initial guidance provides a clear direction for mesothelioma victims seeking meaningful support.
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When individuals and families face the challenges of mesothelioma and asbestos exposure—coping with complex treatments, escalating costs, and emotional strain—they turn to Ferraro Law for clarity, guidance, and steadfast support. Through meticulous case preparation, empathetic counsel, and strategic representation, our attorneys build compelling cases that secure meaningful settlements to cover medical expenses, provide financial relief, and offer a path toward stability during difficult times.
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