Summary of a Missouri Court of Appeals Decision on Asbestos Exposure: Hedgecorth v. Union Pacific

Timothy Hedgecorth, a railroad employee, filed a lawsuit against his employer, Union Pacific Railroad Company, under the federal employers' liability act (FELA), to recover damages for personal injuries suffered from exposure to asbestos. The jury returned a verdict in Hedgecorth's favor upon which the trial court entered judgment.

Exposure to asbestos is known to cause serious illnesses such as mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer or asbestosis.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an asbestos illness, contact our lawyers today for a free review of your case. A Weitz & Luxenberg representative will contact you as soon as possible.