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ASBESTOS LAWSUITS ARE NOT FRIVOLOUS

CPSM — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:03:29 +0000

Whenever we are selecting a jury in our asbestos-injury cases we hear from the majority of the juror candidates that they believe there are “too many lawsuits today” and that too many of these lawsuits are “frivolous.” The legal definition of frivolous is “of little weight or importance.” The average person’s usage of the term [...]

ASBESTOS LAWSUITS ARE NOT FRIVOLOUS is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Asbestos Workers Compensation Claim or Personal Injury Lawsuit

CPSM — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:40:56 +0000

Because many of our clients were exposed to asbestos through the course of their employment, or while they were “on the job,” they may chose to pursue a workers compensation claim in addition to the personal injury action we file on their behalf. While both asbestos workers compensation claims and asbestos personal injury lawsuits may [...]

Asbestos Workers Compensation Claim or Personal Injury Lawsuit is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Former Asbestos Companies File for Bankruptcy

CPSM — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:46:20 +0000

Many companies and corporations that mined, processed, sold or manufactured asbestos and asbestos containing products have had to file for bankruptcy or reorganization. We recently wrote articles about Congoleum, Garlock, and RPM International, companies that recently have sought or been approved for bankruptcy or reorganization. RPM has two subsidiaries, Specialty Products Holding Corporation and Bondex International, [...]

Former Asbestos Companies File for Bankruptcy is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Mesothelioma Attorneys Who Really Care

CPSM — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:04:31 +0000

Everyday I read articles about someone dying from mesothelioma or struggling through treatment for this incurable cancer. I hear stories from them or their loved ones, and ride the roller coaster of receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis with them. I listen to how they work their way through finding out more information about their disease, [...]

Mesothelioma Attorneys Who Really Care is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Court Division Devoted to Asbestos Cases

CPSM — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:55:34 +0000

Last month, San Francisco Superior Court Judge McBride ruled to create a department that will exclusively handle all asbestos lawsuits due to the overwhelming size of asbestos-related cases. McBride is hoping that by creating such a division, not only will cases make it to trial in a timelier manner, but also that more cases may [...]

Court Division Devoted to Asbestos Cases is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Mesothelioma Attorneys who Specialize Win More Asbestos Lawsuits

CPSM — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:43:45 +0000

Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer affecting thousands of people every year in the United States and around the world. Mesothelioma is directly linked to exposure to asbestos, a once widely used substance in many industries because of its highly insulating and fire resistant properties. Asbestos use and removal is now highly regulated by state and [...]

Mesothelioma Attorneys who Specialize Win More Asbestos Lawsuits is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Potsdam Village Courtroom Faces Asbestos Removal

CPSM — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:05:20 +0000

After the death of a long time Village employee, officials are facing a decision to do further asbestos abatement work in their courtroom, which was closed off once asbestos was discovered in the mastic sealant attached to the ceiling tiles. Sharon M. LaDuke recently died of mesothelioma, a fatal cancer primarily linked with exposure to asbestos, [...]

Potsdam Village Courtroom Faces Asbestos Removal is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Helping Mesothelioma Patients with Asbestos Lawsuits

CPSM — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:33:40 +0000

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is a toxic substance now known to cause severe illnesses and cancer. Mesothelioma is a particularly deadly form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Exposure most frequently occurs occupationally. Anyone who works or has worked with the following products is at increased risk of exposure: Pipes Insulation Ceiling Tiles Roofing shingles Floor [...]

Helping Mesothelioma Patients with Asbestos Lawsuits is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Trial Date Set for Mesothelioma Insurance Case

CPSM — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:02:07 +0000

Case filed in San Francisco Superior Court by Mesothelioma lawyers at the firm Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason on behalf of patient diagnosed in 2006 moves through courts. Initial default judgment of $2,671,000.00 in favor of the firms client removed to Federal Court with trial date set for July 2009. Frank Ham was diagnosed with pleural [...]

Trial Date Set for Mesothelioma Insurance Case is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Think Green When Replacing Asbestos Products

CPSM — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:50:11 +0000

Asbestos-based insulation and other asbestos products commonly used in homes and buildings throughout the past are now known to contribute to mesothelioma, a deadly lung cancer. Today, environmentally aware builders and homeowners are more likely to use non-asbestos ‘green’ alternatives such as cellulose, cotton fiber made from recycled batted material (such as denim), a water-based polyurethane [...]

Think Green When Replacing Asbestos Products is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.