Recent Mesothelioma Settlements

Almost every mesothelioma case ends with an agreement. However, getting the amount you deserve is dependent on the creation of a compelling case for trial.

During mesothelioma compensation negotiation, both sides consider medical expenses, lost wages and suffering and pain. You should choose an attorney who has years of experience in handling cases to negotiate your best possible payout.

1. $1.45 Million Settlement

Metra has paid $1.45 million to a woman who was injured in the 2005 Metra train crash which killed three people, injured another 36 and left a third dead. Corboy & Demetrio was lead counsel for all victims of the tragic crash. The latest settlement brings the total amount recouped to more than $29.6 million for our clients.

The settlement reached by Metra with a woman in Joliet, who broke her leg in the crash, is only the latest of a series of recent settlements. Metra reached an $11 million settlement with the families of two people killed in the crash earlier this year. Metra also handled a lawsuit for a man who sustained hip and shoulder injuries in the course of the crash.

US Attorney Richard W. Moore has announced that Vaughan Regional Medical Center, in Selma Alabama, and three emergency department doctors have reached an agreement to settle claims that they violated False Claims Act, by illegally using non-licensed residents to fill shifts in the hospital ER. This case was brought under the qui tam, also known as whistleblower, provisions of False Claims Act, which allows private citizens who have knowledge of false claims to bring a civil suit on behalf of the government and share in any recovery.

Matthew Anderson, the former CEO of Cookeville Center for Pain Management and his management firm, PMC LLC, have paid $1.5 million to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit involving the prescription and distribution of controlled substances. The complaint was filed in Tennessee by a nurse practitioner who worked for Cookeville Center for Pain Management as well as three other pain clinics that Anderson and his company managed: Preferred Pain Solutions, Harriman; Spinal Pain Solutions, Grundy County, Gruetli Laager; and McMinnville Pain Relief Center.

Powers Taylor recently obtained a $1.45 million settlement on behalf of the minority shareholder of the Dallas-based closely held, privately owned US company as well as a Canadian company. The shareholder claimed that he had been wrongfully dismissed, excluded of the business of the companies, denied access to company books and records, as well as subjected to substantial and unjustified distributions by the directors and shareholders of the companies. Powers Taylor achieved this settlement after focusing the accusations on minority and derivative shareholder oppression claims and conducting a thorough review of the company and engaging in lengthy discussions with the other shareholders and directors.

2. $1.25 Million Settlement

Mesothelioma victims are able to get compensation through a variety of options, in addition to filing a lawsuit. Veterans who served in the military can receive VA benefits and asbestos trust funds. Settlements or verdicts may also be used to compensate.

Mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer requires costly treatments. Attorneys are aware of these costs when trying to negotiate mesothelioma settlements. The final settlement includes compensation for treatment as well as lost wages and suffering and pain.

Most mesothelioma lawsuits reach an agreement before going to trial. When possible the defendants prefer to settle outside of court due to it being more affordable and takes less time than the time required for a trial. In most cases, the first step in settling is for both parties to exchange documents and depositions. After the exchanges of documents and depositions attorneys from both sides discuss possible settlement options.

Mesothelioma patients must be prepared for trial process even if they are seeking settlement. If the case goes to trial, the victims could be subject to the length and expense of the trial, which could include multiple witnesses testifying. In a jury trial, the jury may award higher amounts than a settlement but this depends on the specifics of each particular case.

The amount of a mesothelioma settlement or settlement depends on many factors, such as the victim's asbestos exposure and symptoms, as well as their financial situation. Mesothelioma lawyers are skilled in analyzing the evidence to determine the amount of damages that are appropriate for their clients.

Settlements take much less time than trial which is crucial for those who require speedy access to compensation. Trials can also be lengthy and complex which is the reason why many attorneys recommend settling.

The statutes of limitations vary in each state, but generally allow for a period of one to five years from the date they were diagnosed with mesothelioma or discovered their exposure. If a victim dies from the disease, their spouse or heirs may sue for wrongful death on their behalf.

3. $1.15 Million Settlement

The settlement will be split between Nature for All and California School-Based Health Alliance. These two community-based organizations will develop leadership programs for the communities around Quemetco. The two organizations will utilize the funds to increase the knowledge of participants about environmental issues that affect them as well as their neighbors.

SANTA FE (N.M.) - A New Mexico court has approved an agreement in part of $1.15 million between a doctor on the "Rust' film set and a defendant she blamed for negligence in the 2021 fatal shooting Alec Baldwin of a cinematographer during a rehearsal. The doctor informed the judge that she doesn't have a day that goes by when she is thinking about what is the average mesothelioma settlement happened in the 2021 shooting, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported.

Unnamed Plaintiff v. OB/GYN, (Pennsylvania2020) $850,000: A child was diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury and Erb's Palsy when born and later suffered permanent shoulder and arm disabilities. The parents of the plaintiff claimed that the obstetrician failed to recognize the risks of a vaginal birth, counsel her on shoulder dystocia, correctly administer Pitocin and suggest C-section.

4. $1.05 Million Settlement

A lawsuit involving a medical malpractice claim settled for $1.05 million in the Monmouth County case. Plaintiff Joseph Nunez was driving a 2009 Chevy Cobalt as he turned into the Navesink A&P parking lot in Middletown, NJ when his vehicle was struck by a 2011 black Chevrolet Cruze driven by defendant Marilyn Altschul.

The accident caused Nunez with severe and permanent back injuries as well as concussion. A doctor suggested the procedure of a laminectomy to relieve his pain however it did not work and created additional issues with his spine. He was later diagnosed with a herniated disk and required surgery on his spine to fix it.

In a different case, a woman's family received a $1.05 million settlement in a wrongful-death lawsuit over her treatment at an Oxnard, California, hospital. George Valle's relatives sued after his van was struck by a firetruck from the city on May 8, 1996.

Oklahoma inmate died of appendicitis, despite visiting the prison medical staff five times during the week prior to his death. Joshua England had appendicitis-like symptoms however, the medical clinic staff did not properly examine him. The family filed a lawsuit alleging that the medical staff forged records.

Summit Hospice, a Utah hospice business, has agreed to pay $1.05m to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act for submitting false claims to Medicare and Medicaid for services that were not covered. The settlement was a result of a whistleblower suit, which is filed by an individual under the False Claims Act and investigated by an agency of the federal government, in this case, the U.S. Department of Justice. Under the False Claims Act, whistleblowers are rewarded for their efforts by receiving a share of the settlement amount.