J. T. Thorp, Inc. filed an appeal (J. T. Thorp, Inc. v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd. (1984) 153 Cal.App.3d 327) regarding workers compensation benefits for an employee, William Butler. Butler was diagnosed with asbestosis after suffering asbestos exposure while working with J. T. Thorp.

The California 3rd District Court of Appeals reviewed J. T. Thorp’s appeal and published its ruling on March 20, 1984. To read the appeals court’s decision, please visit the Mesothelioma and Asbestos Documents Database hosted by the asbestos lawyers at Hissey Kientz, LLP.