Illinois Man Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against 92 Companies Alleging that His Father Died of Lung Cancer Because of Exposure to Asbestos
In Madison County Circuit Court, Illinois resident Mark McDonald is suing 92 corporations for his father’s wrongful death. Mark's father, Robert, worked for nearly 50 years as an auto body repairman, mechanic, and boiler worker at various places throughout the state, including Shell Oil Company.
Last September, Robert was diagnosed with lung cancer, which he died from in March. Mark says that his father got cancer because he was exposed to, ingested, and inhaled asbestos fibers while working and that the defendants should have anticipated that the exposure to the toxic substance would end up killing his father.
Mark says that in addition to suffering from the disease and experiencing physical and mental pain, his father spent a great deal of money on medical costs and other services to treat his illness. Because Robert was unable to work, he lost a substantial amount of income. Not only did Robert's family lose his financial support and companionship, but they spent a great deal of money to pay for funeral and burial expenses.
Mark is seeking compensatory and punitive damages. He is accusing Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of working with the defendants to misrepresent the dangers that come with exposure to asbestos.
If you or someone you love was injured on the job in Illinois, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. You also may be entitled to file personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits against other negligent parties that may have been responsible for the work-related injury or disease.
Mesothelioma
This type of cancer can occur due to exposure to asbestos, with lung cancer being a leading cause of asbestos-related deaths. Asbestos are toxic fibrous minerals that have been used to make houses, schools, buildings, certain car parts, and many other products. In the event that a person ingests or inhales the fibers, asbestos can cause serious personal injury or wrongful death.
Illinois man sues 92 companies for father's lung cancer death, The Record, August 27, 2008
Related Web Resources:
Mesothelioma: Questions and Answers, National Cancer Institute
What is Asbestos, Osha.org
