Asbestos victim wins $20 million compensation
An old woman, 69 years old, which develops mesothelioma - cancer, asbestos exposure - was £ 20 million in a civil suit against the manufacturers of construction materials containing asbestos.
The case was against Georgia Pacific, which were found for 30% of the price, within the rules of the common responsibility. Out of court have been reached with other companies.
Georgia Pacific was found products containing asbestos, long after it knew that it could lead to health problems. The company plans to launch an appeal.
Georgia Pacific said Attorney John Childs, in a statement.
“We sympathize with Ms. Mahoney and his family”
“Anyway, on the basis of use, the frequency and amount of exposure she described - as indeed the nature of asbestos fibres in the communes of our marriage - it is highly unlikely that the past of a product may have caused GP Their injuries and illness.
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