Arizona Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim, in this case, will be referred to as A.N. Being diagnosed with mesothelioma is not only overwhelming, but it also comes with the challenge of identifying when and where the asbestos exposure may have stemmed from to hold the responsible part...

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently released updated guidelines for treating pleural mesothelioma, a cancer that affects the lung's lining. Since the 2018 guidelines, there have been notable advancements in managing the disease. The latest update emphasizes four key areas: t...

Asbestos fibers are microscopic, lightweight, and incredibly durable. When asbestos materials are disturbed, the asbestos fibers become airborne and can settle virtually anywhere, be it on clothes, hair, skin, or furniture. Workers in jobs where they handle asbestos are at a high risk of unknowin...

Michael Throneberry to serve as the 2025  President of the Asbestos/Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers Association – Top 10.  The Asbestos/Mesothelioma Trial Lawyers Association – Top 10 is a vital, growing group of trial lawyers from across the country who share knowledge, experience, and expertise in h...

The wildfires that have raged in Los Angeles for nearly two weeks, since January 7, 2025, wreaked havoc on homes, landscapes, and businesses. As if that is not difficult to come to terms with, a secondary threat has emerged: the risk of illnesses caused by airborne toxins. The Los Angeles County ...

A mesothelioma diagnosis brings immense challenges, not only for patients but also for their families and loved ones. When a loved one passes away from this asbestos-related cancer, the loss can be overwhelming, and family members are often left with profound grief, wondering what life without th...

If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you might be worried about the financial impact of the diagnosis. Treatments, lost income, and everyday expenses can quickly add up. However, the financial burden should be the last thing you should worry about. This is because ...

On 10th December 2024, Ohio lawmakers passed a contentious bill that could make it more challenging for individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses to succeed in their compensation claims against the parties that exposed them to asbestos. The bill introduces stric...

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as N.B. In a recent court decision, a Connecticut judge ruled that talc supplier R.T. Vanderbilt should pay an additional $7.5 million punitive damages to  N.B.'s surviving loved ones. N.B. died from mesotheli...

In early November, Mayo Clinic researchers announced an innovative approach that may significantly improve the detection of mesothelioma. This new blood testing method relies on testing complex patterns in the DNA of cancer cells, called chromosomal rearrangements. The test looks for complex deox...

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as B.D.J. In a recent court decision, the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a trial court's decision to increase a mesothelioma verdict. The case involved a mesothelioma victim, who for purposes of this arti...

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as T.S. In a recent court decision, three judges upheld a $4.7 million mesothelioma verdict against Volkswagen (VW). In late 2022, a Washington jury awarded the estate and son of T.S., who died after being dia...

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as W.A., Jr. Recently, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California made several important rulings in a wrongful death case filed by the family of W.A., Jr, a mesothelioma patient who succum...

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as D.G. In this case, a man by the name of D.G. was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma years after he suffered asbestos exposure. D.G. blames his illness on secondary asbestos exposure. According to D.G., h...

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mr. K.B. and his wife, Mrs. B. Recently, the California Court of Appeals granted a mesothelioma victim, Mr. K.B., and his wife a new trial against Mission Stucco. The original decision had failed to accurat...

Johnson & Johnson (J&J), a pharmaceutical giant, faces tens of thousands of mesothelioma and ovarian cancer lawsuits. Plaintiffs claim the company's talcum powder products are responsible for their illnesses. J&J's talcum powder products were contaminated with asbestos, a dangerous mineral substa...

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as F.G. In a recent court decision, a New York jury awarded an 86-year-old suffering from mesothelioma $22 million in damages. In the many years F.G. spent doing renovations, he never imagined that his work wo...

George Air Force Base was established to be a training ground during World War II. Once the war ended, the place was used for storage and later reopened to train fighter pilots. Over the years, George AFB housed many military personnel and their loved ones, with many civilians passing through as ...

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer whose only known cause is asbestos exposure. This illness generally has a poor prognosis. Research suggests that mesothelioma patients typically survive 12 to 21 months with treatment. However, while the prognosis of mesothelioma is generally p...

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma plaintiff in this case will be referred to as A.J. In a recent mesothelioma court case against Johnson & Johnson (J&J), a judge allowed a charge to survive summary judgment. A.J., the plaintiff in this case, believes Johnson & Johnson's talc powder ...

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as G.R.P. and her husband as H.J.P. The U.S. Navy finds itself as a defendant in a mesothelioma lawsuit filed by the family of a woman, G.R.P., who died of malignant pleural mesothelioma in 2020 after developi...

For purposes of this article, the victim in this case will be referred to as Mrs. L. In a recent court decision, an Oregon jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay a 48-year-old mesothelioma victim $260 million in compensation. The awarded amount covers both compensatory and punitive damages. This ...

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as K.L. An Oregon jury is hearing the case of K.L., a woman who died from mesothelioma. The deceased woman's family alleges that she developed the illness from her use of the asbestos-contaminated J&J's baby p...

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as G.E.L. In a recent court ruling that marks a significant victory for justice in mesothelioma cases, an appeals court confirmed the verdict against Pabst. The court even increased the damages awarded to the ...