Asbestos is a naturally occurring material which has long been used in a variety of commercial applications, such as for fire resistance and insulation. But, asbestos has dark side. Despite its beneficial properties, inhalation of asbestos can cause serious diseases, such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. It is this hazardous side of asbestos which recently resulted in a major $6.5 million verdict against Crane Co. in the state of California.
Crane had been sued by a former commercial plumber who died of mesothelioma, which he had contracted as as result of working with Crane’s asbestos contaminated materials – particularly gaskets and valves. The recent verdict was handed down when a California Appeals court found affirmed an earlier verdict.
Asbestos cases are continuing to appear because, often times, asbestos related disease takes many years to appear. But, for those who have been exposed to the substance, debilitating or deadly disease can all too often be the result. The California asbestos and mesothelioma accident attorneys of Brayton Purcell, LLP, are experts in helping those who have been exposed to asbestos. For a free consultation, please call us today at (800) 598-0314 or contact us online.
