Mesothelioma & Asbestos News

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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Results
The jury awards and settlements we have received for our clients are among the highest in the country.
Occupation/Exposure
Hairdresser
Age
66
State
MD
Results
~$11,500,000
Occupation/Exposure
Mechanic
Age
66
State
WA
Results
~$102,200,000
Occupation/Exposure
Cosmetic Talc User
Age
75
State
AZ
Results
~$22,200,000
Occupation/Exposure
Talc Powder User
Age
59
State
UT
Results
~$20,000,000
Occupation/Exposure
Home Renovator
Age
75
State
RI
Results
~$15,100,000
Occupation/Exposure
Electrician
Age
62
State
NV
Results
~$13,800,000
Occupation/Exposure
Plumber
Age
49
State
CA
Results
~$13,500,000
Occupation/Exposure
Abatement Worker
Age
70
State
CT
Results
~$12,600,000
Occupation/Exposure
Pipefitter
Age
58
State
OH
Results
~$12,200,000
Occupation/Exposure
Pipefitter
Age
65
State
NV
Results
~$12,000,000
Occupation/Exposure
Navy Veteran
Age
48
State
CA
Results
~$11,700,000
Occupation/Exposure
Air Force Veteran
Age
84
State
KY
Results
~$11,700,000
Occupation/Exposure
Hairdresser
Age
66
State
MD
Results
~$11,500,000
Occupation/Exposure
Mechanic
Age
66
State
WA
Results
~$102,200,000