What happens when someone dies during an asbestos lawsuit?
Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses are often terminal, unfortunately. If someone is in the midst of pursuing compensation through a personal injury lawsuit but passes before things are resolved, the case becomes part of their estate.
This means that the personal representative of the victim’s estate would decide whether to continue to pursue legal action. Any compensation awarded would become part of their estate and be distributed accordingly.