A New York judge refused to dismiss an asbestos lawsuit in which a man claims his wife was exposed to asbestos that was on his work clothing. Asbestos is typically inhaled while employees work in commercial industries that widely use it, especially the shipping industry.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring, fibrous mineral that is incredibly durable and heat resistant, so it was widely used in heating and cooling systems, brake linings, insulation, and roofing material, among others.
In this New York lawsuit, Fred Herman claimed he was exposed to asbestos while working on bus brakes for the New York City Transit Authority. He claims that his wife was, in turn, exposed to the asbestos when she would wash his work clothes. His wife, Elizabeth Herman, developed mesothelioma as a result of the exposure.
While Motion Control Industries, Inc., the company being sued, called for a dismissal because Elizabeth Herman didn’t work for Fred Herman’s company, the judge refused to dismiss it. This judge is fueling the movement of claims considering “take-home asbestos exposure,” in which a person gets indirectly exposed to asbestos.
Mesothelioma is a rare, malignant cancer that does not have a cure. It is commonly caused by asbestos exposure, oftentimes, without the employee’s knowledge of being exposed.
If you were exposed to asbestos due to your employment or as a result of second-hand exposure, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit for damages, pain, and suffering. Our Baltimore, Maryland mesothelioma attorneys have the experience you need to represent you in this type of case.
If you or a loved one are suffering from mesothelioma, please contact The Law Office of Brown | Kiely, LLP. Our team will work tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve. Call us today at (410) 625-9330.
