Borg-Warner Corp. filed an appeal (Borg-Warner Corp. v. Flores 153 S.W.3d 209 (2004)) in an asbestos lawsuit after the courts awarded damages to Arturo Flores that were due to asbestos-related injuries. Flores received an asbestosis diagnosis after several years of workplace asbestos exposure while working with brake pads manufactured by Borg-Warner. Borg-Warner’s appeal was reviewed by… read more »

Anthony and Maxlyn Cadlo filed an appeal (Cadlo v. Owens-Illinois, Inc. (2004) 125 Cal.App.4th 513) in their mesothelioma lawsuit filed over asbestos exposure in the workplace. Mr. Caldo received a mesothelioma diagnosis after several years of working with Kaylo, an insulation product containing asbestos, during his time in the U.S. Navy. The California 1st… read more »

Bernie and Mary Chavers filed an appeal in a mesothelioma lawsuit (Chavers v. Gatke Corp. (2003) 107 Cal.App.4th 606) brought against Gatke Corporation. Mr. Chavers received a mesothelioma diagnosis after several years of asbestos exposure while working as an automobile mechanic repairing friction breaks. The California 1st District Court of Appeals reviewed Chavers’ appeal and issued its ruling… read more »

Buffalo Pumps, Inc. and General Electric Co. filed a motion in a mesothelioma lawsuit (Contois v. Able Industries Inc. 523 F.Supp.2d 155 (2007)) filed on the behalf of a United States naval veteran who died from mesothelioma. Mr. Mortenson received a mesothelioma diagnosis following several years of asbestos exposure while serving aboard the USS… read more »

Naomi Dekens filed an appeal (Dekens v. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (2003) 107 Cal.App.4th 1177) in a mesothelioma lawsuit following the death of her husband, Raymond, due to asbestos-related injuries. Mr. Dekens received a mesothelioma diagnosis following 35 years of workplace asbestos exposure repairing small appliances. The California 4th District Court of Appeals reviewed Naomi’s… read more »