Joseph and Lisa Headley have filed an asbestos lawsuit against 58 corporations. By encompassing all of these companies, it becomes the largest asbestos lawsuit in our nation’s history.
Headley’s claim alleges that all 58 corporations had knowledge that their products contained asbestos and that these products were harmful to the health of anyone exposed to them. He claims that the companies charged in the lawsuit failed to provide him with the protective gear needed when working with products containing asbestos. As a result of this negligence, Joseph Headley developed asbestos-related diseases that have left him disabled.
Asbestos is a toxic substance that was used for decades in many common products, including pipe insulation, floor and roofing tiles, tile cement, ceiling panels, and sprayed-on insulation. By the 1970s, health officials discovered that asbestos caused many harmful respiratory and cancerous conditions. Some of these include mesothelioma, asbestosis, cancer of the pharynx, cancer of the esophagus, stomach cancer, and colon cancer.
While the use of asbestos has been discontinued over the past few decades, it is still present in many buildings that were built before the 1970s. Anyone exposed to this toxic substance for a prolonged period of time is at great risk of developing a serious asbestos-related disorder.
Despite being aware of the dangers of asbestos, many corporations still fail to take the proper precautions to protect the safety of their employees. If you have developed a serious and potentially life-threatening disease as a result of your exposure to asbestos, it is important to consult an experienced asbestos attorney to ensure that you receive the proper compensation for your injuries.
If you have an asbestos or mesothelioma claim in the Maryland, Pennsylvania, or Delaware area, please contact the Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos today to schedule a consultation.
