Mesothelioma & Asbestos News

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Avon Appeal Denied in $51 Million California Mesothelioma Case

$51M mesothelioma verdict against Avon stands after appeal. ELSM Law and DOBS co-counseled the case, holding Avon liable for asbestos talc.

Baltimore Jury Awards $1.56 Billion Mesothelioma Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson

A Baltimore jury awarded $1.56 billion to a Maryland woman after finding Johnson & Johnson failed to warn that its talc-based baby powder contained asbestos linked to mesothelioma.

$65.5 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson Awarded to Mesothelioma Victim in Minnesota

A Minnesota jury has returned a substantial mesothelioma verdict against Johnson & Johnson on behalf of a Minnesota mesothelioma victim. It is believed to be record-breaking for mesothelioma in Minnesota.

ELSM Law Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms® 

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC earned top national and regional 2026 Best Law Firms® rankings.

Attorney Brian Early to Speak at Perrin Asbestos Litigation Conference

Attorney Brian Early of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen will speak at the 2025 Perrin Asbestos Litigation Conference in NYC. Learn more.

$966 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson Awarded to Family of Mesothelioma Victim in California

A Los Angeles jury just returned a record $966 million mesothelioma verdict against Johnson & Johnson to a deceased Georgia mesothelioma victim who spent most of her life in California.

Connecticut Judge Adds $10 Million Punitive Damage Award to Johnson & Johnson Mesothelioma Verdict

A Connecticut judge awarded $10 million in punitive damages to a mesothelioma victim who used J&J baby powder bringing total case award to $25 million.

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Mesothelioma vs. Lung Cancer: Understanding the Differences

Discover how mesothelioma and lung cancer differ, from diagnosis to treatment, and explore your legal options for asbestos-related claims.

7 Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC Lawyers Recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC is pleased to announce that 7 lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

Kyle Navin Named 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC is pleased to announce that Kyle Navin has been included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

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Page last modified on February 17, 2026
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