Mesothelioma Lawsuits News: Supreme Court Hears Alcoa Case

On January 9, 2008, the Tennessee Supreme Court in Knoxville, adressed one of the latest mesothelioma lawsuits. It was filed in 2003 by a young woman--now deceased--against ALCOA Inc. and Breeding Insulation Co. in Blount County Circuit Court, according to The Daily Times newspaper in Tennessee.

In the suit, the woman--who was just 23 when she was diagnosed with the asbestos-related cancer--charged that she was exposed to asbestos from her father's use of asbestos products and inadvertent introduction of dust and fibers into their home, reported the Times.

Sadly, this young woman lost her battle with mesothelioma two years later.

Her father became the representative of her estate, and continued with the suit after her death.

Her father hauled asbestos for ALCOA, starting his career with the company in 1973. He served in the military from 1975 to 1978 and then returned to work at ALCOA.

According to the article, the Tennessee Supreme Court Justices are expected to issue a written opinion on the case within three months.

Sadly, such cases of entirely avoidable exposure to asbestos are quite common. Since 1986, our lawyers have dedicated themselves to helping those with mesothelioma and their families seek compensation for their illness.

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