Below are summaries of our trials from 1995-1997.
Life–long Plumber Awarded $1.7 Million For Injuries Caused by Exposure to Asbestos Products
A San Francisco jury awarded $1,713,500 to Arthur Manners, a retired plumber suffering from asbestosis and asbestos–related pleural disease due to his occupational exposure to asbestos–containing products.
Four Asbestos Workers Awarded $550,375 by San Francisco Jury
A San Francisco jury awarded $550,375 in compensatory damages to four retired workers from Northern California. Each Plaintiff sued defendant Owens Corning Fiberglass for its manufacture, supply, sale and installation of pre–formed asbestos–containing pipe insulation.
Four Lung Cancer Victims Awarded $1.8 Million for Injuries Caused by Exposure to Asbestos Products
San Francisco jury awarded $1,845,000 in compensatory damages to four retired workers suffering from lung cancers caused by the combined affects of cigarette smoke and asbestos exposure.
Mesothelioma Victim Awarded Over $950,000 for Cancer Caused by Exposure to Asbestos
A San Francisco Superior Court jury awarded Arthur Mitchell $953,112 for injuries associated with mesothelioma, a rare cancer believed to be caused by Mr. Mitchell’s exposure to asbestos products.
Retired Welder Wins $315,000 Verdict Against Metalclad Insulation for Asbestos–related Injuries
A San Francisco jury awarded Robert Winsow, a retired welder, and his wife, $315,000 for lung cancer caused by his asbestos exposure while employed at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. Metalclad Insulation Corporation, a southern California business, was found responsible, in part, for Mr. Winsow’s injuries.
Family of Deceased Mesothelioma Victim Awarded $3.8 Million Against Owens–Corning Fiberglas
A San Francisco jury concluded its deliberations and awarded the surviving family of James Wiggins $3,876,000 in compensatory damages and $12,500 in punitive damages against Owens–Corning Fiberglas for the death of James Wiggins.
Selected Verdicts: 1995-1997
Gerald August, et al. v. Raymark Industries, Inc.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: Solano County, California
Judge: Hon. Richard Harris
Trial Type: Personal Injury-Wrongful Death-Conspiracy-Asbestosis
Raymark Filed for Bankruptcy After Verdicts: Excess of $6,500,000
October – February 1997-1998
ARKA Project Group v. U.S. Gypsum
Pre-Trial/Appeal
Superior Court: Los Angeles County, California
Judge: Hon. Bruce Mitchell-Commissioner
Trial Type: Asbestos Property Damage
Case Resolved While on Appeal: Excess of $850,000
October 1997
Elias Sanchez v. Owens Corning Fiberglas
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Hon. Paul Alvarado
Trial Type: Personal Injury-Products Liability-Mesothelioma
Case Resolved After Verdict: Excess of $750,000
July – September 1997
Rafi Barkat v. Tosco Oil Co., Inc.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Hon. James Warren
Trial Type: Premises Liability-Personal Injury-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved After Verdict and Appeal
April – June 1997
Celia Epman v. Asbestos Corp
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Hon. Carlos Bea
Trial Type: Wrongful Death-Products Liability-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved During Trial
March 1997
James Sleevy v. Owens Corning Fiberglas
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Hon. Lillian Sing
Trial Type: Personal Injury-Products Liability-Asbestosis
Case Resolved After Verdict
February 1997
Donna Grahn v. Fluor Corp., et al.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Hon. Raymond Williamson
Trial Type: Wrongful Death-Products Liability-Lung Cancer
Case Pending New Trial After Reversed on Appeal
December – January 1996-1997
Marlene Kowalski v. Metalclad Corporation
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Hon. Raymond Williamson
Trial Type: Wrongful Death-Products Liability-Lung Cancer
Resolved After Appeal of Verdict: Excess of $300,000
September – December 1996
Asbestos Group 87/94-Williams, et al. v. Southern Pacific Railroad
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Hon. Lucy McCabe
Trial Type: Wrongful Death-Products Liability-Lung Cancer
Resolved After Jury Verdict
June – July 1996
Mary Anderegg v. Owens Corning Fiberglas
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Hon. Carlos Bea
Trial Type: Personal Injury-Products-Mesothelioma
Case Resolved During Trial
March 1996
Charles Murphy v. Owens Corning Fiberglas
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Hon. Alfred Chiantelli
Trial Type: Personal Injury-Products Liability-Asbestosis
Case Resolved After Verdict and Punitive Damages: Excess of $1,000,000
January – February 1996
Gerald Snook v. Metalclad Corporation
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Hon. Alfred Chiantelli
Trial Type: Personal Injury-Products Liability-Asbestosis
Case Resolved After Verdicts: Excess of $150,000
August – January 1995-1996
Jackie Gray v. Owens Corning Fiberglass
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Hon. James Robertson
Trial Type: Personal Injury-Products-Lung Cancer
Case Tried to Verdict: Resolved
May 1995
E.J. Phillips v. Abex Corp., et al.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Hon. Richard Figone
Trial Type: Personal Injury-Products Liability-Mesothelioma
Case Tried to Verdict: Resolved
April 1995
Bobbie Wanzo v. U.S. Mineral Products
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Hon. Donald Mitchell
Trial Type: Wrongful Death-Products Liability-Mesothelioma
Resolved After Verdict
March 1995
