If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be considering pursuing compensation for damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In these cases, time is a critical factor due to the aggressive
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
The Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog, published by Throneberry Law Group, focuses on legal issues related to asbestos exposure and mesothelioma. It covers topics such as mesothelioma medical information, asbestos-containing materials, legal rulings and legislation affecting mesothelioma cases, and court decisions involving companies and asbestos liability. The blog also discusses treatment options, wrongful death lawsuits, and regulatory developments impacting asbestos use and mesothelioma litigation. It provides updates on significant court cases, including defenses raised by companies and outcomes of mesothelioma lawsuits, as well as guidance on asbestos removal and patient support.
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Asbestos in Philadelphia Schools: A Growing Health Concern
The issue of asbestos in Philadelphia’s schools has resurfaced with urgency, following multiple cases of cancer among school staff, including a long-serving teacher diagnosed with mesothelioma. While this matter is happening in one city, it highlights a national problem. Thousands…
Louisiana Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Mesothelioma Victim’s Family in Insurance Coverage Case
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mr. M.W.M.
In a recent significant legal decision, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, ruled in favor of the family of a man…
World Trade Center Worker and Wife Awarded $117 Million After Mesothelioma Diagnosis
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as W.D.
In a recent court decision, a New York jury awarded a record-breaking verdict to a former World Trade Center (WTC) worker, Mr. W.D.,…
Louisiana Mesothelioma Lawsuit Moved Back to State Court After Court Rejects Avondale Shipyard’s Defense
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as D.C. Sr.
In a recent court case, a Louisiana man, D.C. Sr., who was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive type of cancer…
Bankruptcy Does Not Erase Asbestos Liability: Some Crucial Information for Victims
Asbestos is a dangerous substance that can cause serious illnesses. Among the common asbestos-related illnesses are mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. Mesothelioma is a particularly aggressive form of cancer that develops in the mesothelium, which is the tissue that forms…
Five Myths About Mesothelioma and Asbestos in 2025
In this day and age, you would be forgiven to assume that most people, if not everyone, understand the facts (at least the basics) about mesothelioma and asbestos, especially given the decades of research and awareness. However, this is not…
J&J Massachusetts Mesothelioma Victim Awarded $8 Million
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as J.P.
In a significant ruling from Boston, a jury in Massachusetts awarded $8 million in compensation to an 84-year-old woman who developed pleural mesothelioma…
Five Jobs at Risk of Nontraditional Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure is often associated with people who used to work in the blue-collar industry, such as the construction, manufacturing, and mining industries. Indeed, before the dangers of asbestos became widely known and its use became heavily regulated, many people…
Louisiana Jury Agrees That Talc Asbestos Caused Mesothelioma and Awards a $3 Million Verdict
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as J.H.
In a recent case, a Louisiana jury awarded more than $3 million to a woman who developed mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer…