New Jersey resident, James Johnson, 75, who was diagnosed with mesothelioma has been awarded $3,333,500 in the case against the manufacturers of the asbestos-containing products that Johnson used and worked around. Johnson is a former carpenter, one of the many occupations that is at risk for contracting the asbestos-related disease. Many carpenters are exposed to asbestos through working with ceiling tiles and acoustic ceilings that were manufactured in the 1970s and 80s when asbestos was prominent as an insulate and fire retardant. Due to widespread use of asbestos, many workers within the construction industry have been exposed to asbestos at some point during their employment.
Exposure to asbestos is almost the sole contributor to mesothelioma cancer and no immediate side effects arise after being exposed. The first signs can occur as much as 50 years after the initial exposure occurred. Johnson was reportedly in good health prior to his diagnosis.
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Tags: Asbestos, Mesothelioma
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