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Asbestos Litigation Defense
To defend companies against asbestos-related lawsuits, it is necessary to look into the medical records of the plaintiff as well as their work history, and testimony. We typically employ a naked metal defense that focuses on arguing your company did not manufacture or sell asbestos-containing products at issue in the claimant's lawsuit.
Asbestos cases require a distinctive approach and a determined approach to get results. We act as local, regional and national counsel.
Statute of limitations
The statute of limitations is a period within which the majority of lawsuits have to be filed. In asbestos cases the deadline to file a lawsuit is anywhere between one and 6 years after the victim is diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease. To defend it is crucial to prove that the claimed injury or death did occur prior to this timeframe. Often, this means an exhaustive review of the plaintiff's past work history, including interviews with former coworkers as well as the careful review of Social Security, union, tax and other records.
In defending asbestos cases, there are many complicated issues. For instance, asbestos victims often suffer from a less serious disease such as asbestosis before they are diagnosed with a fatal illness like mesothelioma. In these instances the defense attorney will argue that the statute of limitation should begin when the victim realized or ought to have known that exposure to asbestos causes their illness.
These cases are made more complex by the fact the statute of limitations can differ from state to state. In these instances, a seasoned mesothelioma lawyer may try to present the case in the state in which the majority of the alleged exposure took place. This can be a challenging task as asbestos patients frequently moved around the country in search of work, and the alleged exposure may have taken place in several states.
In addition, the process of discovery is challenging in asbestos litigation. Asbestos litigation is more difficult than other personal injury cases. Instead of just a few defendants in the majority of cases, there are typically several parties involved. It can be difficult to get meaningful discovery when there are multiple defendants and the plaintiff's claim stretches over decades.
The McGivney, Kluger, Clark & Intoccia Team has vast experience as National Coordinating Counsel for multi-district asbestos law and litigation (More Help) litigation that spans multiple jurisdictions. We collaborate closely with local and regional counsel to devise strategies for litigation and manage local counsel and achieve efficient and consistent results in coordination with the client's goals. We regularly appear before coordination and trial judges and special masters of litigation, in jurisdictions across the country.
Bare Metal Defense
The past has seen manufacturers of boiler, turbine and pump equipment have sought to defend themselves in asbestos litigation paralegal litigation by claiming the defense referred to as the "bare metal" or component part doctrine. This defense states that a company cannot be held liable for asbestos-related injuries resulting from replacement components that the company did not design or install.
In the case of Devries, an employee of the Tennessee Eastman chemical plant sued several equipment manufacturers to treat mesothelioma. The job of the plaintiff involved the removal and replacement of steam traps, insulation and gaskets on equipment like pumps, valves and steam traps (Equipment defendants). He claimed asbestos was ingested when working at the plant, and was diagnosed with mesothelioma years later.
The Supreme Court's decision in Devries has changed the course of asbestos litigation, and could impact the way courts in other jurisdictions deal with the issue of liability for third-party components added to equipment by manufacturers. The Court declared that the application of the bare-metal defense is "cabined" in maritime law, but left open the possibility that other federal circuits to apply this doctrine to cases that are not maritime.
This ruling was the first time that a federal appeals court applied the bare metal defense in a asbestos lawsuit and is an important departure from the traditional product liability law. Most courts have interpreted "bare metal" as a rejection of the responsibility of a manufacturer to inform about the dangers posed by replacement parts it did't manufacture or sale.
The McGivney, Kluger, Clark & Intoccia Team is regularly serving as National Coordinating Counsel in multi-jurisdictional asbestos lawsuits that impact the entire industry. We assist our clients to develop strategies for litigation, oversee regional and local counsel and achieve an efficient, cost-effective defense in coordination with their goals. Our lawyers also speak at industry conferences on major issues shaping asbestos litigation. Our firm's experience includes defending clients across the nation and collaborating closely with coordinating judges and trial courts as well as litigation special masters. Our unique strategy has proven effective in cutting down on our clients' exposure and legal costs.
Expert Witnesses
A person with specialized knowledge, skills or experience can be an expert witness. They provide impartial assistance to courts by providing an objective opinion on issues within their expertise. He should be able to clearly express his opinions and the facts or assumptions he's basing it on. He should also not overlook any aspect that might affect his conclusions.
In the event that asbestos exposure is alleged medical experts may be required to assess the claimant's health and determine any causal link between the condition and the identified source of exposure. Many of the diseases that are caused by asbestos are complicated and require the expertise of specialists. This can include pharmacists, doctors, nurses, toxicologists, epidemiologists and occupational health specialists.
If it's the prosecution or defence the expert's job is to provide objective technical assistance. He should not serve as an advocate or attempt to influence the jury to favor his client. He should not attempt to convince jurors or advocate for an argument.
The expert should cooperate with the other experts in trying to reduce any technical issues at an early stage and eliminate any other peripheral matters. The expert should also work with the experts who instruct him in identifying areas of agreement and disagreement for the purpose of the joint declaration of experts ordered by the court.
After completing his main examination, the expert should present his conclusions and the reasoning behind them in a clear and understandable manner. He should be ready to answer any questions from the judge or prosecution and be prepared to address all points raised during cross-examination.
Cetrulo LLP is well versed in the defense of clients in complex, multi-party, multi-jurisdictional asbestos litigation. Our lawyers can advise and manage national and regional defense counsel as well as regional and local experts as well as witnesses. Our team regularly appears before coordinating judges, trial judges and special masters in asbestos litigation across the nation.
Medical Experts
Expert witnesses are extremely important in cases involving asbestos-related injuries due to the time lag between exposure to asbestos and onset symptoms. Asbestos cases usually involve complicated theories of injuries that can span decades and connect hundreds or dozens of defendants. Due to this, it is almost impossible for a plaintiff to prove their case without the assistance of experts.
Medical and other scientists are required to determine the extent of an individual's exposure, assess their medical conditions, and provide insight into possible health issues that could arise in the future. Experts like these are essential to any case and must be thoroughly checked and knowledgeable about the subject. The more experience a medical or scientific expert has, the more persuasive they will be.
In many asbestos cases, a medical expert or scientist is required to review the records of the claimant and www conduct an examination. Experts can testify to whether the claimant's exposure asbestos was enough to trigger a specific medical condition like mesothelioma or lung cancer, or other types of scarring that affects the respiratory tract and lungs (e.g., pleural plaques).
Other experts such as industrial hygienists might also be needed to assist in establishing the existence of asbestos-related exposure levels. They can utilize advanced analytical and sampling techniques to evaluate the asbestos concentrations in the air at the workplace or at home with the standards for exposure that are legally required.
They can be valuable in defending companies who manufacture or distribute asbestos-related products. They often are capable of proving that the levels of exposure for plaintiffs were lower than the limits set by law, and that there was not evidence of employer negligence or manufacturer liability for the product.
Other experts that could be involved in these cases are occupational and environmental specialists. They can provide insights into the safety procedures that exist at a particular workplace or company and how they relate to asbestos litigation cases manufacturers' liability. They can be able to, for instance, prove that renovation materials disturbed in the course of a remodel could contain asbestos, or that shaking clothing contaminated by asbestos can cause asbestos fibers and asbestos defense litigation dust to escape.
To defend companies against asbestos-related lawsuits, it is necessary to look into the medical records of the plaintiff as well as their work history, and testimony. We typically employ a naked metal defense that focuses on arguing your company did not manufacture or sell asbestos-containing products at issue in the claimant's lawsuit.
Asbestos cases require a distinctive approach and a determined approach to get results. We act as local, regional and national counsel.
Statute of limitations
The statute of limitations is a period within which the majority of lawsuits have to be filed. In asbestos cases the deadline to file a lawsuit is anywhere between one and 6 years after the victim is diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease. To defend it is crucial to prove that the claimed injury or death did occur prior to this timeframe. Often, this means an exhaustive review of the plaintiff's past work history, including interviews with former coworkers as well as the careful review of Social Security, union, tax and other records.
In defending asbestos cases, there are many complicated issues. For instance, asbestos victims often suffer from a less serious disease such as asbestosis before they are diagnosed with a fatal illness like mesothelioma. In these instances the defense attorney will argue that the statute of limitation should begin when the victim realized or ought to have known that exposure to asbestos causes their illness.
These cases are made more complex by the fact the statute of limitations can differ from state to state. In these instances, a seasoned mesothelioma lawyer may try to present the case in the state in which the majority of the alleged exposure took place. This can be a challenging task as asbestos patients frequently moved around the country in search of work, and the alleged exposure may have taken place in several states.
In addition, the process of discovery is challenging in asbestos litigation. Asbestos litigation is more difficult than other personal injury cases. Instead of just a few defendants in the majority of cases, there are typically several parties involved. It can be difficult to get meaningful discovery when there are multiple defendants and the plaintiff's claim stretches over decades.
The McGivney, Kluger, Clark & Intoccia Team has vast experience as National Coordinating Counsel for multi-district asbestos law and litigation (More Help) litigation that spans multiple jurisdictions. We collaborate closely with local and regional counsel to devise strategies for litigation and manage local counsel and achieve efficient and consistent results in coordination with the client's goals. We regularly appear before coordination and trial judges and special masters of litigation, in jurisdictions across the country.
Bare Metal Defense
The past has seen manufacturers of boiler, turbine and pump equipment have sought to defend themselves in asbestos litigation paralegal litigation by claiming the defense referred to as the "bare metal" or component part doctrine. This defense states that a company cannot be held liable for asbestos-related injuries resulting from replacement components that the company did not design or install.
In the case of Devries, an employee of the Tennessee Eastman chemical plant sued several equipment manufacturers to treat mesothelioma. The job of the plaintiff involved the removal and replacement of steam traps, insulation and gaskets on equipment like pumps, valves and steam traps (Equipment defendants). He claimed asbestos was ingested when working at the plant, and was diagnosed with mesothelioma years later.
The Supreme Court's decision in Devries has changed the course of asbestos litigation, and could impact the way courts in other jurisdictions deal with the issue of liability for third-party components added to equipment by manufacturers. The Court declared that the application of the bare-metal defense is "cabined" in maritime law, but left open the possibility that other federal circuits to apply this doctrine to cases that are not maritime.
This ruling was the first time that a federal appeals court applied the bare metal defense in a asbestos lawsuit and is an important departure from the traditional product liability law. Most courts have interpreted "bare metal" as a rejection of the responsibility of a manufacturer to inform about the dangers posed by replacement parts it did't manufacture or sale.
The McGivney, Kluger, Clark & Intoccia Team is regularly serving as National Coordinating Counsel in multi-jurisdictional asbestos lawsuits that impact the entire industry. We assist our clients to develop strategies for litigation, oversee regional and local counsel and achieve an efficient, cost-effective defense in coordination with their goals. Our lawyers also speak at industry conferences on major issues shaping asbestos litigation. Our firm's experience includes defending clients across the nation and collaborating closely with coordinating judges and trial courts as well as litigation special masters. Our unique strategy has proven effective in cutting down on our clients' exposure and legal costs.
Expert Witnesses
A person with specialized knowledge, skills or experience can be an expert witness. They provide impartial assistance to courts by providing an objective opinion on issues within their expertise. He should be able to clearly express his opinions and the facts or assumptions he's basing it on. He should also not overlook any aspect that might affect his conclusions.
In the event that asbestos exposure is alleged medical experts may be required to assess the claimant's health and determine any causal link between the condition and the identified source of exposure. Many of the diseases that are caused by asbestos are complicated and require the expertise of specialists. This can include pharmacists, doctors, nurses, toxicologists, epidemiologists and occupational health specialists.
If it's the prosecution or defence the expert's job is to provide objective technical assistance. He should not serve as an advocate or attempt to influence the jury to favor his client. He should not attempt to convince jurors or advocate for an argument.
The expert should cooperate with the other experts in trying to reduce any technical issues at an early stage and eliminate any other peripheral matters. The expert should also work with the experts who instruct him in identifying areas of agreement and disagreement for the purpose of the joint declaration of experts ordered by the court.
After completing his main examination, the expert should present his conclusions and the reasoning behind them in a clear and understandable manner. He should be ready to answer any questions from the judge or prosecution and be prepared to address all points raised during cross-examination.
Cetrulo LLP is well versed in the defense of clients in complex, multi-party, multi-jurisdictional asbestos litigation. Our lawyers can advise and manage national and regional defense counsel as well as regional and local experts as well as witnesses. Our team regularly appears before coordinating judges, trial judges and special masters in asbestos litigation across the nation.
Medical Experts
Expert witnesses are extremely important in cases involving asbestos-related injuries due to the time lag between exposure to asbestos and onset symptoms. Asbestos cases usually involve complicated theories of injuries that can span decades and connect hundreds or dozens of defendants. Due to this, it is almost impossible for a plaintiff to prove their case without the assistance of experts.
Medical and other scientists are required to determine the extent of an individual's exposure, assess their medical conditions, and provide insight into possible health issues that could arise in the future. Experts like these are essential to any case and must be thoroughly checked and knowledgeable about the subject. The more experience a medical or scientific expert has, the more persuasive they will be.
In many asbestos cases, a medical expert or scientist is required to review the records of the claimant and www conduct an examination. Experts can testify to whether the claimant's exposure asbestos was enough to trigger a specific medical condition like mesothelioma or lung cancer, or other types of scarring that affects the respiratory tract and lungs (e.g., pleural plaques).
Other experts such as industrial hygienists might also be needed to assist in establishing the existence of asbestos-related exposure levels. They can utilize advanced analytical and sampling techniques to evaluate the asbestos concentrations in the air at the workplace or at home with the standards for exposure that are legally required.
They can be valuable in defending companies who manufacture or distribute asbestos-related products. They often are capable of proving that the levels of exposure for plaintiffs were lower than the limits set by law, and that there was not evidence of employer negligence or manufacturer liability for the product.
Other experts that could be involved in these cases are occupational and environmental specialists. They can provide insights into the safety procedures that exist at a particular workplace or company and how they relate to asbestos litigation cases manufacturers' liability. They can be able to, for instance, prove that renovation materials disturbed in the course of a remodel could contain asbestos, or that shaking clothing contaminated by asbestos can cause asbestos fibers and asbestos defense litigation dust to escape.
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