Cheers to our 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New York Metro Rising Star attorneys named by Super Lawyers, the nationally recognized rating service. Weitz & Luxenberg is privileged to announce that many of our attorneys have been recognized for their excellence in the New York metro region. “It gives me great pleasure to…

Asbestos is a concern due to its extreme hazard to human health. Asbestos and talcum powder products are so pervasive that they are difficult to avoid completely. You need to educate yourself about the various types of asbestos and their potential dangers — including deadly cancer. Introduction Asbestos use is centuries old. For example, the…

Could the ceiling in your building or home be making you sick? Everyday living spaces can pose health risks when those spaces contain asbestos materials. Learn more about how a popcorn ceiling in your building could put your life at risk. Introduction Asbestos was used in sprays applied to ceilings and tiles to give them…

Weitz & Luxenberg won a $16.7 million jury award for Dr. Jerry and Ms. Kathryn Kudenov in their asbestos exposure lawsuit against Thomas Scientific. The Los Angeles jury of 12 determined Thomas Scientific, a seller of lab equipment, was 50% liable for Dr. Kudenov’s life-threatening illness. He was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in 2023. “The…

While asbestos was banned in the U.S. in 1989, there are still products made with it on the market. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states, “Exposure to asbestos is known to cause lung cancer, mesothelioma, ovarian cancer, and laryngeal cancer, and it is linked to more than 40,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.”…

David Wolf is a Client Liaison based in St. Louis with Weitz & Luxenberg, and represents our law firm throughout the Midwest and Western regions of America. As a Client Liaison, David travels to meet in-person with potential mesothelioma clients to investigate their medical history, as well as asbestos and/or talc exposures. This initial meeting…

For nearly 40 years, the lawyers on Weitz & Luxenberg’s asbestos litigation team have been fighting for the rights of veterans affected by serious diseases. This includes mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis — all caused by exposure to asbestos. The Impact of Asbestos Exposure on Navy Veterans A diagnosis of mesothelioma cancer or asbestos-related lung…

For years, people have been asking: Is asbestos banned in the U.S.? The good news is the United States is coming closer than ever to a 100% ban. And if you or a loved one were harmed by asbestos exposure, you can sue for financial compensation. Asbestos Is Fire-Resistant For centuries, people have known asbestos…

Edward M. Costello, III, has joined Weitz & Luxenberg’s knowledgeable team of asbestos and mesothelioma attorneys. He joins us after having litigated personal injury cases for over a decade, obtaining significant settlements and jury verdicts for his clients. Mr. Costello felt drawn in when he learned Weitz & Luxenberg was expanding our team of experienced…

Living in California puts you at risk of asbestos exposure. A large percentage of the people who die of mesothelioma live in in California. How Many Californians Die of Mesothelioma Each Year? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4,532 Californians died from malignant mesothelioma between 1999 and 2016. This makes up slightly…