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  • November 23, 2010 – Mesothelioma lawyers from Levy Konigsberg LLP obtain $1.74 Million verdict for the family of a Louisiana mother and son, who died of mesothelioma, against an automotive gasket manufacturer and a clutch manufacturer in an asbestos lawsuit tried in the Delaware Superior Court.
  • LK’s Mesothelioma Lawyers Obtain $1.74 Million Verdict for Louisiana Mother and Son
  • MESOTHELIOMA LAWYERS FROM LEVY KONIGSBERG LLP OBTAIN $1.74 MILLION VERDICT FOR THE FAMILY OF A LOUISIANA MOTHER AND SON, WHO DIED OF MESOTHELIOMA, AGAINST AN AUTOMOTIVE GASKET MANUFACTURER AND A CLUTCH MANUFACTURER IN AN ASBESTOS LAWSUIT TRIED IN THE DELAWARE SUPERIOR COURT.

WILMINGTON, Delaware, November 23, 2010 – After a two week trial in the Delaware Superior Court against two asbestos companies, Dana Companies LLC and Zoom Performance Products, the jury returned a verdict finding both companies responsible for the deceased mother and son’s injuries and awarding their surviving loved ones a total of $1.74 Million. The verdict was obtained on behalf of the estates and surviving family members of Betty Henderson, a seventy-four-year-old mother, and her fifty-five-year-old son, Bruce Henderson, both of whom died of mesothelioma, just over a year a part.

The Hendersons ran garages back in the 1960s and 1970s: the father worked as a mechanic, Betty worked in the parts department, and Bruce and his brother and sisters helped them out. The kids literally grew up in the garage.

Betty Henderson, a great-grandmother, who only learned to drive and began working outside the family business when her husband passed away in the early 1980s, still worked as a lunch lady at an elementary school shortly before she developed mesothelioma. She died at home surrounded by her loving sons and daughters.

Bruce Henderson was diagnosed with his mesothelioma just a few months after watching his mother suffer and die from the disease. Despite his heroic fight and the support of his devoted siblings, Bruce succumbed to the cancer just about 15 months after his mother.

The jury found that during the time Betty was raising her kids, including Bruce, in the garage, defendants Dana and Zoom both sold products that contained asbestos and that using these products exposed Betty and Bruce Henderson to asbestos and caused them to develop mesothelioma. The jury found that Dana and Zoom’s products were defective and they were negligent because they failed to warn their customers, including the Hendersons, about the hazards of asbestos from using their products. For example, evidence, presented by the family’s mesothelioma lawyers, showed that Dana, maker of Victor gaskets, which the engine rebuilding Henderson often used, got notice from its suppliers that breathing asbestos could cause cancer, yet provided no warning to its customers, such as the Hendersons. Similarly, Zoom received warnings about asbestos from at least one of the companies that supplied it with asbestos containing clutch linings, which it riveted into its clutches. Zoom, however, did not pass the warning onto customers, such as the Henderson family, who loved to use Zoom clutches in street cars they fixed up for drag racing.

The Henderson family was represented by mesothelioma attorneys Jerome H. Block and Amber R. Long of Levy Konigsberg LLP, a New York City-based law firm that has specialized in representing victims of mesothelioma for more than twenty-five years. The case was tried by Jerome H. Block, who acted as lead counsel, and assisted by Amber R. Long, as well as Joseph J. Rhoades of the Law Offices of Joseph J. Rhoades.

Dana was represented at trial by Tom Radcliffe of DeHay & Elliston LLP and Beth Valocchi of Swartz Campbell LLC. Zoom was represented by Timothy J. Houseal and William E. Gamgort, both of Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP.

Many mechanics, and their family members, who worked with brakes, clutches, gaskets during the 1940s up through, at least, the 1980s, were exposed to asbestos. As a result, some of these workers have developed mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is an asbestos-related cancer that occurs most commonly in the pleura or peritoneum that line the lungs and abdominal cavities, respectively. The disease occurs after a “latency period” of many decades.

For over a quarter of a century, mesothelioma lawyers at Levy Konigsberg LLP have been among the pioneers of asbestos litigation in America. The firm’s attorneys have been recognized as nationwide leaders in representing the rights of mesothelioma victims and their families. Their clients have received some of the largest mesothelioma compensation verdicts in the country.

For more information about this or other mesothelioma lawsuits, please contact Levy Konigsberg LLP at (800) 315-3806 or submit an email inquiry.

ATTENTION: Mesothelioma has no known cure and often causes severe pain, suffering, and other types of damage, such as loss of consortium, and loss of income. Additionally, due to the exceedingly high cost of mesothelioma treatments, many families exhaust savings and accumulate financial debt in order to pay for the medical expenses of their family member.

Under the law of most states, pain and suffering from mesothelioma may be compensated through the award of money damages, usually obtained with the help of experienced mesothelioma attorneys. In some states other types of damages may also be recovered.

Asbestos litigation affords mesothelioma victims the opportunity to receive financial compensation and hold accountable the companies that caused their asbestos exposure.

IMPORTANT: If you or your family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should get in touch with a mesothelioma lawyer as early as possible to determine if you have a mesothelioma case and to:

  • Preserve your rights to bring a legal action against the responsible parties within the limited time frame allowed by law, known as statute of limitations;
  • Obtain maximum compensation in your case by being able to:
    • Preserve evidence and establish facts of the asbestos exposure while the claimant is still alive and able to provide information;
    • File and resolve a lawsuit against the responsible parties before they file for bankruptcy or, if they already have, to obtain compensation before their bankruptcy trust funds run out of money;
  • Expedite your case, as courts tend to give higher priority to mesothelioma lawsuits where the claimant is still alive.

Find out whether you have a case by speaking to one of our experienced mesothelioma lawyers via our 24/7 toll-free hotline at (800) 315-3806 or submit an email inquiry. Our attorneys will be quick to respond to you and happy to answer all of your questions.

NOTE: We have offices located in New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, and Maryland. Many of our mesothelioma lawyers are licensed to practice law in a number of U.S. states and have the capability and extensive experience of representing mesothelioma clients throughout the United States. You are encouraged to contact us with any questions.

Louisiana Mesothelioma FAQ

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  • Q:What is mesothelioma?

    A:Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the mesothelium, a protective lining surrounding the body's internal organs. The only well-established cause of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure.

  • Q:Who is at risk for mesothelioma?

    A:Individuals who have worked in industries with significant levels of asbestos exposure, such as construction, shipbuilding, and manufacturing, are at a higher risk for developing mesothelioma. Exposure to asbestos from talcum powder and household products also increases the risk for mesothelioma.

  • Q:How can a Louisiana mesothelioma lawyer help me?

    A:A Louisiana mesothelioma lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and options, as well as represent you in a lawsuit if you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure. They can also help you pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.

  • Q:Can I still file a lawsuit if I was exposed to asbestos many years ago?

    A:Yes, it is possible to file a mesothelioma lawsuit even if you were exposed to asbestos many years ago. However, it is important to act promptly as the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit may have passed or could soon expire.

  • Q:How much compensation can I receive for a mesothelioma lawsuit?

    A:The amount of compensation that can be received in a mesothelioma lawsuit varies on a case-by-case basis and depends on factors such as the severity of your illness, your age, life expectancy, and the financial status of the companies who are responsible for your asbestos exposure. A Louisiana mesothelioma lawyer can help you understand what compensation may be available to you.

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