Over $4,000,000 – barge crewmember dies from mesothelioma

This case concerned a wrongful death claim for a barge crewmember for T. Smith and Sons who died from mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure. Following trial, the Court awarded the Plaintiff’s widow $3,096,770 against a manufacturer of asbestos-containing products. Plaintiff also settled with other responsible parties before trial in excess of an additional one million dollars.

Excess of $4,000,000