$30.3 million in Mesothelioma Lawsuit Verdict for New Jersey Family

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On Monday, April 5th, a New Jersey court of appeals upheld a verdict in a mesothelioma lawsuit that resulted in a 30.3 million dollar award to a family in NJ. The lawsuit resulted in the largest cash award for an asbestos case ever in the state. The lawsuit was brought on by Susan Buttitta, whose husband Mark Buttitta died from the exposure of asbestos. Mr. Buttitta died in 2002 from lung cancer.

The verdict will compensate the Buttitta family for pain and suffering, loss of consortium, lost of wages and loss of parental care. The lawsuit awarded to the Buttitta family will be paid by Borg Warner Corporation and Asbestos Corporation Limited; three other companies involved in the lawsuit settled their case either before or during the trial.

Thousands of people each year die from the exposure of asbestos. Direct exposure and secondary exposure to asbestos is a leading cause of mesothelioma, lung cancer and other related illnesses. Asbestos exposure is most common in old factories, ship yards, mines, constructions sites, old building and even some homes. If you believe you’ve been exposed to asbestos it’s highly recommended you seek immediate medical attention.

If you have been a victim of asbestos exposure you may have the legal right to seek fair compensation through a lawsuit. You should immediately contact an attorney that provides legal services related to asbestos and mesothelioma litigation. If you are currently searching for a lawsuit cash advance against a pending or already settled claim, contact LawLeaf today. LawLeaf provides settlement funding for clients that are going through the litigation process, recently settled or recently won a verdict against an asbestos and mesothelioma lawsuit.

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Florida Asbestos Dumping

Three men were arrested in Polk County, Florida after they were caught illegally dumping asbestos. Reports indicate the three men were caught dumping construction debris contaminated by asbestos in a swamp area in Polk County, FL.

The investigation which took place over several months prior to the arrest report there were over forty containers of asbestos contaminated materials that were being dumped into the general area. Investigations found that an environmental firm had dumped the contaminiated material into the swamp area.

The firm has since been order to clean up the dumped asbestos material at their own expense.

There are no further reports regarding the arrests of the three men.

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Ohio Asbestos Ruling

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, October 15, 2008, that a 2004 law making it more difficult to pursue lawsuits over asbestos related deaths and illnesses which can be applied to cases that were in the pipeline before the law was passed.

The ruling means that it will effect tens of thousands of cases that were already being filed in Ohio over asbestos related cases. The ruling was a 6-1 favor.

The exposure to asbestos can have a substanial effect to both your health and well being. When someone has been exposued to asbestos the risk of lung cancer, mesothelioma and other lung disorders drastically increases.

It is always recommended if you believe you’ve been exposed to asbestos you immediate seek medical attention. The diseases that are caused by asbestos material can oftentimes cause great harm to your body and in some cases death.

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Asbestos Lawsuit Filed in Ohio

A truck driver has filed an asbestos lawsuit in Madison County, Ohio, claiming he had been exposed to asbestos over his 48 year career. William Kirk of Ohio, filed the suit after he found out he had mesothelioma directly related to the exposure of asbestos. Mr. Kirk claims he was exposed to the asbestos over his whole career. Asbestos is a natural material made up of tiny fibers and dust particles which can cause lung cancer or scarring of the lungs. Exposure to asbestos usually occurs by breathing infected air in workplaces that make or use asbestos.

Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly cancer that effects close to 3000 people in the United States each year. Mesothelioma is mainly caused by exposure of asbestos. According to studies, when diagnosed with Mesothelioma the average life expectancy is around six months.

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