The family of a man who died from mesothelioma in July was recently awarded $650,000 in a settlement from Yellowstone County after he was exposed to asbestos working as a janitor at the county courthouse.
News sources report that Lauren D. worked as a contractor janitor for Automated Maintenance Services Inc. from 1987 to 1999, which included duties in the county courthouse.
It was during that time the he was “harmfully exposed to asbestos-containing products utilized in the Yellowstone County Courthouse during his tenure there,” the asbestos lawsuit states.
In 2014, Lauren was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. The development of mesothelioma can only occur from asbestos exposure.
Shortly after his diagnosis, he filed an asbestos lawsuit against Yellowstone County for “reasonable compensation,” which included medical costs associated with his illness, pain, suffering, emotional distress, and the loss of enjoyment of life.
Unfortunately, Lauren died in July, just as mediation for his case started, but his asbestos attorneys continued the case for him on behalf of his estate.
According to the asbestos a lawsuit, “as a direct and proximate result of exposure to asbestos contained in (Yellowstone County’s) facilities, [Lauren] contracted mesothelioma and became permanently disabled.”
With the help of a case mediator, the city was able to come to an agreement with Lauren’s attorneys, and $650,000 was given to the former janitor’s estate.
Occupational Risk of Asbestos
Although Lauren served as a janitor during the years in which asbestos wasn’t used, the toxic mineral was used to create numerous buildings that are still in use today, including the Yellowstone County.
Janitors and many other occupations are at a heightened risk of developing toxic diseases such as mesothelioma or lung cancer as they frequently work in building and structures that were built with asbestos-containing materials.
Even though the average asbestos levels in buildings today seem to be very low, an estimated 3 million employees in the janitorial and other industries face significant asbestos exposure on the job. The heaviest exposures are in construction and shipyard workers, primarily during the removal of asbestos during renovation or demolition.
Filing a Mesothelioma or Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawsuit
Mesothelioma is a rare yet aggressive form of cancer caused by exposure to the mineral asbestos. Though the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforce strict regulations about reducing the risk of asbestos exposure, the vast majority of mesothelioma patients learn that they were exposed to asbestos at work.
In cases such as Lauren’s, it is sometimes possible to hold negligent employers or building managers accountable for asbestos exposure. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness including lung cancer, you could be entitled to compensation for your suffering and damages.
Do YOU have a legal claim? Fill out the form on this page now for a free, immediate, and confidential case evaluation. The attorneys who work with Top Class Actions will contact you if you qualify to let you know if an individual asbestos lawsuit or asbestos class action lawsuit is best for you. [In general, asbestos lung cancer lawsuits are filed individually by each plaintiff and are not class actions.] Hurry — statutes of limitations may apply.
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