He developed mesothelioma and died at the age of 52. While the jury was deliberating, National Gypsum settled the case. Click here for more information about recovery and settlement in this case. Our client, age 54 at the time of trial, has asbestosis. He worked as an insulator from 1965 to 1970 for Anco Insulation, for which he performed insulation services at the Exxon refinery.
Appeal is pending.
The case was affirmed on appeal. Both cases settled shortly after the verdict. Click here for more information about recovery and settlement in this case. Our client, age 61 at the time of trial, developed mesothelioma as a result of his exposure to asbestos while working as a laborer and fork lift driver for a corrugated box manufacturer in the Dallas, Texas area. As part of his treatment for the disease, he had a lung and half of his diaphragm removed.