Asbestos News Roundup: 3.11.10

March 11th, 2010. By LucyC

A roundup of recent asbestos-related news and information that you should be aware of.

Asbestos Lawsuits

Among the many asbestos lawsuits filed in the past month are:

Madison County, IL: David Lee Worthington and Doris Ann Wilkey of Florida who allege that Mr. Worthington developed mesothelioma as a result of his work as a laborer for Griffin Construction from 1959 until 1961, as an electrical apprentice for A&W Wiring from 1962 until 1965, as an electrician for IBEW Local 1701 from 1965 until 1985, as an electrician for Progress Energy from 1985 until 2000 and as a home improvement worker from 1943 until 1959. (Madisoncountyrecord.com) 

Madison County, IL: Robert and Kathie Highland of Arkansas claim Robert Highland developed mesothelioma resulting from exposure to asbestos through his work as a welder and pipefitter at Farmland Industries from 1966 until 2003, and as a welder and pipefitter at Koch Industries from 2003 until 2006. (Madisoncountyrecord.com)

Madison County, IL: Geraldine and Forrest Blazer of Ohio, allege that Geraldine developed mesothelioma as a result of secondary or ‘take home’ asbestos exposure from her father’s work clothing. He worked as a shipbuilder for Bethlehem Steel from 1940 until 1943. She also claims exposure through her husband’s work as an asphalt worker for Brewer and Brewer and as a construction worker for V.N. Holderman. (Madisoncountyrecord.com)

Asbestos Hot Spots

San Francisco, CA:  Construction work at a large development project located on the old Hunters Point Naval Shipyard was temporarily halted due to higher than acceptable levels of airborne asbestos fibers detected on the site. Asbestos occurs naturally in the SF Bay Area serpentine soils, including the ground at the 63-acre site where 1,600 homes are scheduled to be built this April. (San Francisco Examiner)

Asbestos Law

Natchez, MI:  Two Mississippi lawyers have been found guilty of fraud against a railroad company named as a defendant in an asbestos lawsuit. The attorneys, William Guy and Thomas Brock, had given false information in a pair of questionnaires submitted by Illinois Central Railroad while settling with two of their clients, a federal jury ruled. Additionally, the jury found that both lawyers had not disclosed that their clients, Warren Turner and Willie Harried, were previously involved in an asbestos mass action. Turner had received a $120,000 settlement from Illinois Central, while Willie Harried had been awarded $90,000.

The jury ruled for the settlement funds to be returned, plus another $210,000 in punitive damages. (WV Record.com)

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