Christopher L. Madeksho, left, of Madeksho Law and David Halpern, right, of The Halpern Law Firm. Courtesy photos Punitive Damages Part of $3.8M Asbestos Verdict Pittsburgh Jury Awards Retired Boilermaker
Cracks in the testimony from the defendant's corporate witnesses spurred the jury to award punitive damages against the company, Chris Madeksho said.
October 04, 2024 at 01:03 PM
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Toxic Torts
What You Need to Know
- An Allegheny County jury awarded a $3.8 million asbestos verdict to a retired boilermaker and his wife.
- The verdict included punitive damages, which the plaintiffs' lawyers said are rare in asbestos cases.
- The defendant claimed it did not have asbestos on its worksite and that other companies had been responsible for worker safety.
A retired boilermaker and his wife won a $3.8 million asbestos verdict against the plaintiff's former employer.
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