Mesothelioma & Asbestos News

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Waterford, CT Nursing Home Evacuated Due to Asbestos Scare

Residents of a nursing facility in Connecticut had to be temporarily relocated due to possible risk of exposure to asbestos. Exposure can lead to mesothelioma.

Record-setting $20 Million Mesothelioma Verdict in Connecticut

A $20 million dollar mesothelioma verdict was awarded to a Rhode Island widow by a Bridgeport, CT jury against defendants Vanderbilt Minerals and DAP, Inc.

U.S. Appeals Court Dismisses J&J’s Bankruptcy Strategy for Talc Lawsuits

J&J’s bankruptcy case was recently rejected paving the way for mesothelioma cancer victims to seek compensation for injuries from asbestos-contaminated talc.

Woman Awarded $52.1 Million in Avon Asbestos-Contaminated Talc Lawsuit

An Arizona woman received a combined verdict of $52.1 million against Avon and Hyster alleging that asbestos in Avon talc products caused her mesothelioma.

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen Lawyers Earn Top Honors

Two lawyers from the national law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen (ELSM) have been named “Lawyer of the Year” Honorees in Connecticut by the organization Best Lawyers®.

The Story of Michael and Camile Geraldi

Early Lucarelli Sweeney & Meisenkothen is extremely proud to share the story of clients Dr. Michael and Camile Geraldi.

W.R. Grace Asbestos Trust is Up and Running and Accepting Claims

W.R. Grace Asbestos Trust is now accepting claims for sufferers of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases caused by exposure to their products.

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Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen ranked in 2014 Best Law Firms

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen has received National Tier 1 ranking for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs in the 2014 Best Law Firms list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers

A Letter to The Yale Corporation Regarding Stephan Schmidheiny

In this letter, Christopher Meisenkothen representing the AFEVA requests that Yale University rescind the honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree that was awarded in 1996 to Stephan Schmidheiny.

Offering Some Comfort To Cancer Victims

Chris Meisenkothen, a top mesothelioma lawyer in Connecticut, was featured in a Connecticut Law Tribune article citing his accomplishments to date handling asbestos-related litigation.

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