Monroe County Jury Awards $8M To Mesothelioma Victim
Monroe County Jury Awards $8M To Mesothelioma Victim
Introduction
A Monroe County jury awarded $8 million to a 75-year-old mesothelioma victim on November 15, 2019.
According to the court document, the plaintiff alleged that he was diagnosed with mesothelioma in August 2018 due to the exposure to asbestos while working for home remodeling work from 1963 to 1966, also from work for Keene Insulation in 1967 and Eastman Kodak from 1967 to 1979.
During the verdict, only one defendant, a construction contractor, was present who was found 80 percent responsible for the total verdict whereas, the remaining 20 percent was from other bankrupt entities. The plaintiff received $2.5 million in past pain and suffering, $3 million in future pain and suffering (for an estimated 18 months), $2 million for loss of services and society (for an estimated 18 months), and $500,000 for loss of consortium.
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