Wallace & Graham Law Firm

$32.7M

Mesothelioma

Federal jury awarded a record-breaking $32.7 million to the widow of a former tire-plant worker who passed away from mesothelioma. The victim worked at the Firestone tire plant and was exposed to asbestos. The defendant, Covil Corp., provided asbestos pipe insulation and was found negligent in failing to warn of dangers.

$1.7M

Asbestosis

Jury awarded $1.7 million in two claims against GM&O Railroad for negligence in protecting workers from asbestos exposure, leading to asbestosis. One man received $1.3 million, and the estate of a deceased father received $384,000.

$52.4M

Silicosis

A Los Angeles County jury awarded $52.4 million to Gustavo Reyes Gonzalez, a stone fabricator who developed silicosis after working with artificial stone products, finding manufacturers liable for failing to warn about the dangers of high-silica materials.

$32M

Mesothelioma

A Navy veteran, who developed mesothelioma after 30 years as a boiler tender and fireman exposed to asbestos on ships, was awarded $32 million in a settlement for pain, suffering, and medical costs.

$1M

Mesothelioma

A Superior Court re-affirmed a jury's decision to award $1 million to an ex-car mechanic who contracted mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure while working for Ford Motor Company.

$56,000

Asbestos Exposure

Inmates exposed to asbestos while removing flooring for the Idaho Transportation Department received $56,000 in settlements due to the department's failure to perform proper asbestos testing.