Recent Mesothelioma Settlements

Nearly every mesothelioma cancer case ends in a settlement. To receive the compensation you deserve, you must build a strong case for trial.

During mesothelioma compensation negotiations, both sides will consider medical expenses, lost wages and suffering and pain. It is important to choose a law firm with experience handling thousands of cases to negotiate the best possible payout.

1. $1.45 Million Settlement

Metra has paid $1.45 million to a woman who was injured by the 2005 Metra train crash that killed three people, injured another 36 and left a dead third. Corboy & Demetrio acted as the lead counsel for all passengers injured in the horrifying crash. The total amount we recovered for our clients has been surpassed by $29.6 million.

Metra's settlement with a woman from Joliet who broke her leg in the crash is just the most recent of a number of settlements recently made by the company. Metra reached an $11 million settlement with the families of two victims killed in the crash earlier this year. The firm also handled the lawsuit of a man who suffered shoulder and hip injuries in the crash.

US Attorney Richard W. Moore announced that Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, Alabama, and three emergency room doctors have agreed to pay $1.45 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by illegally using unlicensed residents to cover shifts in the hospital's ER. This case was filed under the qui tam, also known as whistleblower, provisions of the False Claims Act, which permits private citizens who are aware of false claims to file a civil lawsuit on behalf of the government and to share any settlement.

Matthew Anderson, the former CEO of Cookeville Center for Pain Management and his management company, 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 practitioners 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 obtained a $1.45m settlement for a minority shareholder of a closely held US company with its headquarters in Dallas and a Canadian company that was related. The shareholder claimed that he was been unfairly dismissed and shut out from the operations of both companies. He also claimed to have been denied access to the company records and books, and to have received significant undue distributions from directors and shareholders. Powers Taylor achieved this settlement by focusing on minority and derivative shareholder oppression claims and conducting a thorough analysis of the companies and engaging in long negotiations with the directors and other shareholders.

2. $1.25 Million Settlement

In addition to filing a suit mesothelioma patients can also seek compensation in several ways. They can claim VA benefits for veterans who were in the military, as well as asbestos trust funds. Compensation may also be in the form of settlements or trial verdicts.

Mesothelioma is a cancer that is aggressive and requires costly treatments. Attorneys are aware of these costs when negotiating mesothelioma settlement amounts. The final settlement amount is the cost of treatment as well as lost wages, pain and suffering.

Most mesothelioma cases settle before going to trial. Defendants prefer to settle outside of court when they can because it is less expensive and takes less time than trial. Typically, the first step of settlement involves both sides exchanging documents and depositions. After the exchanges, lawyers from both sides discuss potential settlement terms.

Even if they want to settle their case, patients of mesothelioma must be ready for trial. If the case is taken to trial, patients could be subject to the length and expense of the trial, which can include multiple witnesses who testify. In a jury trial, the jury could award greater amounts than a settlement however, this is contingent on the specifics of each individual case.

The amount of a mesothelioma verdict or settlement depends on many factors, including the victim's asbestos exposure as well as their symptoms and their financial standing. Mesothelioma attorneys are skilled in analyzing evidence and determining the right amount of damages for their clients.

Settlements are more efficient than a trial. This is important for patients that need to receive compensation quickly. Trials can be lengthy and complex which is the reason why many lawyers recommend settlement.

State statutes of limitation vary however in the majority of instances people have between one and five years to file a lawsuit starting from the time they first realized that they had average mesothelioma settlements. If a patient dies due to the disease their spouse or heirs may bring a wrongful death lawsuit 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 groups based on community will develop leadership programs for the communities that surround Quemetco. The organizations will use the money to improve participants' knowledge of environmental issues that affect them as well as their neighbors.

SANTA FE, N.M. -- A New Mexico judge has approved the partial $1.15 million settlement between a medical professional who worked on the "Rust" film set and one of the defendants she accused of negligence in the tragic shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal. The doctor said to the judge that there's never an hour when she thinks about what happened and what happened, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported.

Unnamed Plaintiff v. OB/GYN (Pennsylvania 2020) $850,000: A baby suffered a brachial plexus injury and Erb's palsy during delivery and was later diagnosed with permanent arm and shoulder disabilities. The plaintiff's parents alleged that the obstetrician failed to appreciate the risks of a vaginal birth, counsel her on shoulder dystocia, correctly administer Pitocin and offer a C-section.

4. Settlement of $1.05 Million

In an Monmouth County lawsuit, a medical malpractice case was settled for $1.05m. Plaintiff Joseph Nunez was driving a 2009 Chevy Cobalt when he veered 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.

Nunez suffered severe and permanent injuries to his back and a concussion that occurred as result of the accident. A doctor had recommended a procedure called laminectomy to alleviate his back pain however, it didn't work and caused additional problems with his spine. He was diagnosed with a herniated disk and required spinal surgery.

In another case the family of a woman was awarded an $1.05 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit regarding her treatment at an Oxnard, California, hospital. George Valle's relatives sued after his van was struck by a fire truck from the city on May 8 in 1996.

Oklahoma inmate died from appendicitis despite visiting the prison medical staff five times in the week prior to his death. Joshua England reportedly had classic appendicitis symptoms, however his medical staff failed to properly examine him. The family filed a suit alleging that the medical staff forged documents.

Summit Hospice, a Utah hospice company 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 was filed by an individual under the False Claims Act and investigated by a federal government agency which in this case is the U.S. Department of Justice. Under the False Claims Act, whistleblowers are rewarded for their work by receiving a portion of the settlement.