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Aug. 21, 2008 | Metro East's Legal Journal
 
Asbestos

In 2003, 953 new asbestos suits were filed in Madison County, up from 809 in 2002 and 889 in 2001.

In March 2003, a Madison County jury awarded $250 million (including $200 million in punitive damages) to retired Gary, Indiana steelworker Roby Whittington who claimed U.S. Steel exposed him to asbestos that caused his lung cancer.



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Estate seeks at least $250K in asbestos case
8/20/2008 10:45 AM
The estate of an Illinois man who died from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court, alleging his disease was wrongfully caused.
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Estate claims asbestos killed Indiana man
8/20/2008 8:45 AM
The estate of Richard Kelley of Indiana has filed an asbestos complaint against 13 defendant corporations, alleging his asbestos exposure caused him to develop mesothelioma that ultimately caused his death.
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Georgia man sues 66 corporations over asbestos exposure
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A Georgia man diagnosed with mesothelioma has filed a lawsuit against 66 defendant corporations, alleging they failed to warn him about the dangers of working with and around asbestos.
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Virginia woman files asbestos complaint in Madison County
8/18/2008 9:00 AM
Sharleen Craig of Virginia has filed an asbestos complaint against 13 defendant corporations, alleging her asbestos exposure caused her develop mesothelioma.
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Ohio laborer files asbestos complaint against 89 defendants in Madison County
8/14/2008 8:26 AM
Laborer and truck driver William Kirk of Ohio has filed a complaint against 89 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court, claiming he developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos during a 48-year career.
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Illinoisan suffering from mesothelioma files asbestos complaint in Madison County
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Raymond Hostert, an Illinois man suffering from mesothelioma, has filed an asbestos suit against 79 defendant corporations.
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Colorado woman files asbestos complaint in Madison County
7/28/2008 10:23 AM
A Colorado woman suffering from mesothelioma has filed an asbestos lawsuit in Madison County.
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New Jersey mesothelioma sufferer files complaint in Madison County
7/22/2008 1:51 PM
A New Jersey man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court July 17, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.

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Man's estate files asbestos lawsuit
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The estate of Bernard Lichtenstien has filed a two count complaint against two companies alleging asbestos caused the man's death.
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Arizona man claims asbestos exposure from grandfather's clothing
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An Arizona man suffering from mesothelioma filed suit against 59 defendant corporations alleging their negligence led to the development of his fatal disease.
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Gori
Gori, Julian break ties, team up in new firm
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Edwardsville has a new asbsestos law firm comprised of familiar Madison County faces.
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Floridian files asbestos complaint in Madison County
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The estate of a Florida man who died from mesothelioma filed suit against 12 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court May 30, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
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Minnesota woman files asbestos claim in Madison County
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A Minnesota woman suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 3.
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Florida mesothelioma sufferer files complaint in Madison County
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A Florida man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court May 22, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
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Stack
Immediate trials sought in Madison County by mesothelioma sufferers
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Three living mesothelioma victims who filed suit in Madison County May 16 are asking Circuit Judge Daniel J. Stack to grant their motions for an immediate setting of trial date.
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Washington claimant files asbestos suit in Madison County
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A Washington man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court May 7, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
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Stack
Madison County's asbestos surge defies national trend
5/8/2008 1:00 PM
The number of asbestos cases being filed across the country may be declining, as reported in a study by Manhattan Institute this week, but an asbestos surge in Madison County defies the trend.
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Copland
The business of asbestos: Manhattan Institute releases report
5/7/2008 6:00 AM
NEW YORK - Jim Copland of the Manhattan Institute says his organization certainly doesn't oppose new business concepts. After all, the think tank's mission statement includes fostering new ideas that promote economic growth.

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Ohio worker's estate claims 73 defendants negligent for asbestos-related death
5/6/2008 2:15 PM
The estate of an Ohio man who died from mesothelioma filed an asbestos complaint in Madison County Circuit Court May 5, alleging his disease was wrongfully caused.
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