Mesothelioma Patient Recovers $3.5 Million in Settlements in Addition to a $2.6 Million Judgment
Sausalito, CA (PRWEB) August 24, 2007 -- The Law Offices of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason specialize in representing victims who have developed malignant mesothelioma. One of their recent clients, Franklin Ham, developed pleural pleural mesothelioma (http://www.mesothelioma-attorney.com/PracticeAreas/Mesothelioma.asp) as a result of his working with asbestos-containing products as a union pipe fitter in Northern California and Nevada.
Mr. Ham was able to recall the names of the manufacturers of many of the products and also the names of the companies that supplied the products to his employers. Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason filed a lawsuit against many of these companies in California State Court, and settled Mr. Ham's case (San Francisco Superior Court Case number 455063) for more than $3.5 million against all but one of the companies just before trial.
The remaining company, a Nevada insulation supplier is an inactive corporation. Investigators from CPS&M uncovered Nevada state building records identifying insurance policies that covered the corporation for injuries like Mr. Ham's. Under the laws of both California and Nevada, an insurer of an inactive corporation is still liable for the harm caused by the corporation during its active years, even if the harm does not become apparent until the corporation has become inactive. However, the insurance company refused to participate in the lawsuit even though it was given ample notice and opportunity to do so.
Steven Patti (http://www.mesothelioma-attorney.com/Bio/StevenPatti.asp) - a partner in the firm, obtained a default judgment against the inactive corporation in the amount of $2.6 million. Under the laws of both California and Nevada, a direct action suit may be brought against an insurer that refuses to appear and defend its insured. The direct action can result in obtaining the full amount of the default judgment from the insurance company. Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason intend to pursue a direct action against the insurance company on behalf of Mr. Ham.
Malignant mesothelioma is diagnosed in 3,000 Americans a year and is almost 100 percent fatal within 18 months of diagnosis, experts say. One form of malignant mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lung, called pleural mesothelioma. The cancer can also occur in the abdomen and is called peritoneal mesothelioma. The only known cause of malignant mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos (http://www.mesothelioma-attorney.com/PracticeAreas/Asbestos-Exposure.asp) to the mineral asbestos. Thousands of people are being robbed of their golden years because of this deadly asbestos-related lung cancer that for decades had been swept under the rug by companies that hid the dangers of asbestos. Now the victims of mesothelioma are taking asbestos manufacturers and insurance companies to court for compensation.
If you are the victim of mesothelioma or any other asbestos exposure related disease, or if someone in your family has been affected, financial assistance can be vital while you cope with the devastating effects of the asbestos related cancer. Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason have been helping mesothelioma patients and their families recover millions of dollars in settlements for over 25 years. Wherever you live in the United States, they'll fly to your home - and in many cases you won't even need to travel to court hearings. For more information visit them on the web at www.mesothelioma-attorney.com or call toll free 1-800-440-4262
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