Lawyer - News

In a new breed of "take-home" asbestos lawsuits, plaintiffs are suing employers over secondhand exposure to chemicals brought into the home on clothing -- so far with mixed results. But James Nowak, who is currently representing companies in a number of suits involving take-home asbestos, believes that the courts "are leaning toward the plaintiffs bar." Nowak thinks that these suits are on the rise because few asbestos manufacturers and suppliers remain, so plaintiffs are focusing on employers.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 26th, 2007 at 12:06 pm and is filed under Lawyer - News.