For purposes of this article, the victim in this case will be referred to as D.G.C.
In a recent case, a Florida jury awarded $18 million in damages to a 64-year-old woman, D.G.C., who was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. According to the jury, the victim’s illness was caused by secondary asbestos exposure from brake dust, specifically from a brake-grinding machine that her father and brothers used in their auto repair shop.
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure. When a person inhales airborne asbestos fibers, these tiny fibers can lodge in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart, resulting in inflammation, scarring, and possibly tumor development. Peritoneal mesothelioma is the second most common type of this cancer, accounting for 10% to 20% of all mesothelioma diagnoses. This form of cancer affects the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdomen and abdominal organs. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma often take a long time to appear, making diagnosis challenging and the prognosis poor.
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