Until now only two things have been certain about the rare cancer called Mesothelioma: First, that it is with near certainty caused by exposure to asbestos; Second, that the disease is terminal. Mesothelioma affect some 3,000 victims each year – mostly retired blue collar laborers who were exposed years ago to the lethal substance when…

The family of a former Navy shipfitter who died earlier this year of mesothelioma received a verdict of $20 million against a manufacturer of boilers that were insulated with asbestos, the law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg today announced.   It took just two hours for a New York City jury to decide at the…

Riveting, heartrending, and —ultimately —persuasive testimony elicited by attorneys from the law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg led a Manhattan jury on Monday to award $25 million in damages to two victims of asbestos exposure, the plaintiffs’ attorneys today announced. The jury decided that Ivan Sweberg, 72, of Merrick, N.Y., who is battling mesothelioma, should…

A deceased New York mesothelioma victim and his widow were on Tuesday awarded $11 million after Weitz & Luxenberg laid out a compelling case against Ford Motor Co. The case was submitted to the jury just as the extended Memorial Day weekend was about to begin. But the panel took only until the next court-business…

Every day, people work on maintaining and repairing their homes. Little do you suspect that the products you are using can kill you. That’s what happened to our client. In this tragic case, an accountant in New Jersey who was close to retirement age never got the chance. He died roughly a year after being…

When she was hospitalized in 2008 for stomach pain, the 56-year-old Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., homemaker and grandmother had no idea she would be dead scant months later. Initially, she thought the pain was somehow connected to the appendix removed in her teen years, since it felt similar. But no. A CAT scan revealed intestinal blockage,…

The wife of a New Jersey auto mechanic was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in October 2008 and died in December of that year. She was just in her mid-50s. The team of attorneys at Weitz & Luxenberg was able to get her family a large financial settlement from the manufacturers of the products that caused…

Talc is a soft mineral found in cosmetics, body powders, and even industrial products. So, “Why is talc bad?” The answer is simple: while talc itself isn’t inherently harmful the danger lies in its potential contamination with asbestos — a known carcinogen. Understanding Talc and Its Uses Talc is a mineral that occurs naturally in…

Joshua M. Nace is a member of Weitz & Luxenberg’s knowledgeable, dedicated team of mesothelioma and asbestos exposure attorneys. He brings not only experience working within the court system itself, but also a competitive drive to hold negligent companies accountable. “I’m excited to be given this opportunity to work at Weitz & Luxenberg. Our firm…

The 2026 Best Law Firms in the United States list has been announced, and it includes Weitz & Luxenberg. This independent peer-to-peer, industry-driven evaluation recognizes exceptional firms nationwide. Our firm believes it is truly an honor to receive such a distinction year after year. Best Law Firms annual rankings are marking their 16th year. Since…