Jury Awards $200 Million, Confirms Second Hand Asbestos A Dangerous Threat | Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

Imagine washing your husband’s clothes for thirty years.  Then after all those years of working when you are both ready to enjoy your golden years, you discover you both have asbestos caused mesothelioma. 

How in the world did the wife get exposed to asbestos?  The answer is second-hand asbestos.  She learned those clothes – the ones she insisted he remove and shake out every night upon entering their home – contained microscopic asbestos fibers that will kill her.  Find out more about how the company knew about the dangers.