In personal injury lawsuit news, a jury in Miami-Dade recently awarded more than $14 million to a Sarasota man who inhaled asbestos in the 1970s and now has mesothelioma.
According to the Miami Herald, William Aubin, a 59-year-old retired firefighter, worked for his family's construction company in the 1970's and during that time, was exposed to joint compounds laden with asbestos. Eventually, Aubin developed peritoneal mesothelioma, a rare and usually fatal type of cancer that attacks the lining of the abdominal cavity and organs.
The jury found chemical manufacturer Union Carbide was negligent in using the asbestos fibers to make the joint compounds that were used by Aubin's family's construction company. The labeling on the compounds did not mention asbestos or warn users about the dangers associated with asbestos. The jury also found four of the compound manufacturers, including Georgia-Pacific, shared some of the responsibility for causing Aubin's cancer.
Sources: Lawyers and Settlements, Herald Tribune, Miami Herald
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