You hear all the time that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. The proverb comes from the observation of poet Alexander Pope that “a little learning is a dangerous thing.” Both versions of the adage describe the harm done to generations of railroad workers who knew how asbestos was being used at their worksites…
A jury in Brunswick, New Jersey (NJ), in early April 2018 awarded a married couple $37 million in their lawsuit against talcum baby powder product manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and its supplier of talc. The jury apportioned 70 percent of the award to Johnson & Johnson, and 30 percent to co-defendant Imerys Talc America, which…
Each year, there are 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed in this country. Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers and conditions are caused by decades of on-the-job asbestos exposure. For years, asbestos was used in all kinds of building materials, as well as equipment commonly used by railroad workers. Our Virginia personal injury law firm has…
In 1961, the United States severed all diplomatic and economic ties with the country of Cuba. In July 2015, diplomatic relations between the two countries were restored, and it is anticipated that over the next several months, the U.S. government will take the necessary steps to lift the economic embargo against Cuba. And just a…
A 39 year-old owner of a flooring company in Florida has sued AT&T after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Earlier in his work career, he had installed fiber optic cable for AT&T, and most of the cables were buried underground in cement pipes. As he disturbed the cables, asbestos dust was raised from the cement….