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Mesothelioma - Wrongful Death
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Case Details
Awarded to the surviving family members of Myra Williams who developed mesothelioma from take-home asbestos exposure from her husband's work clothing. Ingersoll-Rand found liable.
Additional Notes
Ingersoll-Rand was found 100 percent liable for wrongful death claims and 50 percent liable for survival claims due to strict liability laws. Award included $3 million for survival action, $1 million for Jimmy Williams’ wrongful death claim, and $750,000 for each of Myra Williams’ four children.