Mesothelioma & Asbestos News
James F. Early Named 2024 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" in the New Haven Area
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, LLC attorney James F. Early was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2024 "Lawyer of the Year" for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs.
6 Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, LLC is pleased to announce that 6 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Johnson & Johnson Increases Proposed Talc Settlement Funding to $8.9 Billion
Johnson & Johnson is handling tens of thousands of lawsuits related to asbestos-contaminated talc products. A settlement may provide compensation for victims.
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.
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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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Results
The mesothelioma settlements and jury awards we have received for our clients are among the highest in the country.
Occupation/Exposure
Cosmetic Talc User
State
MD
Results
~$1,500,000,000
Occupation/Exposure
Talc Powder User
State
CA
Results
~$966,000,000
Occupation/Exposure
Mechanic
State
WA
Results
~$102,200,000
Occupation/Exposure
Cosmetic Talc User
State
AZ
Results
~$89,300,000
Occupation/Exposure
Talc Powder User
State
UT
Results
~$20,000,000
Occupation/Exposure
Talc Powder User
State
TX
Results
~$15,600,000
Occupation/Exposure
Home Renovator
State
RI
Results
~$15,100,000
Occupation/Exposure
Electrician
State
NV
Results
~$13,800,000
Occupation/Exposure
Plumber
State
CA
Results
~$13,500,000
Occupation/Exposure
Abatement Worker
State
CT
Results
~$12,600,000
Occupation/Exposure
Pipefitter
State
OH
Results
~$12,200,000
Occupation/Exposure
Pipefitter
State
NV
Results
~$12,000,000