ENVIRONMENTAL / TOXIC TORT
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
- Plaintiff worked as painter for 25 years at industrial, commercial and residential sites and was allegedly exposed to harmful chemicals. He was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia and filed claims against numerous paint and solvent producers. Defendants denied plaintiff was exposed to their products and disputed causation.
- Spouse of deceased masonry worker, who was regularly exposed to asbestos, developed lung disease after doing his laundry for decades, brought suit against several companies. Extent of exposure and causation disputed.
- Decedent worked as metal finisher and extrusion machine operator. He was regularly exposed to aluminum alloy and other dangerous chemicals and developed lung disease. Several family members brought suit against chemical companies and machine manufacturers.
- “Machine helper” exposed to fiberglass and coating products and developed cirrhosis of the liver. Several chemical companies named as defendants. Causation and statute of limitations key issues.
- Tenants at multi-unit apartment building were exposed to lead for many years. One plaintiff was pregnant during that time period and her child developed symptoms of lead poisoning. Several defendants named, including purchaser of apartment building, and several cross-complaints were filed. The seriousness of the health problems was disputed as well as the failure to mitigate damages.
- Pipe fitter who worked in various locations where asbestos was being removed by contractors between 1966-1980 was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Several defendants claimed that they never had contracts to work at those locations.
- Decedent’s peritoneal mesothelioma was allegedly caused by her exposure to asbestos contained in baby powder and ceramic and pottery products. Defendants claimed that her death at age 46 was caused by Budd-Chiari, a fatal liver disease that she contracted at age 16.