Mesothelioma & Asbestos News
Are Mesothelioma Settlements Taxable?
Wondering whether a mesothelioma settlement is taxable? ELSM Law reviews how different types of compensation may be treated.
4 Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen Asbestos Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers® Distinction
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen mesothelioma lawyers earn Super Lawyers honors for representing mesothelioma victims nationwide.
Common Misconceptions About Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Many people avoid filing a mesothelioma lawsuit due to common misconceptions. Learn the truth about timelines, costs, and your legal options.
APG Asbestos Trust Payment Percentage Increase Announced
2026 Update: APG Asbestos Trust increased its payment percentage from 5.3% to 6.0%. See if you qualify for additional compensation.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Mesothelioma Verdict for Steamfitter Exposed to Asbestos at Pabst Brewery
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds mesothelioma verdict against Pabst Brewing, confirming liability under Wisconsin’s Safe Place Statute.
Vanderbilt Minerals Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Facing Mounting Asbestos-Contaminated Talc Lawsuits
Vanderbilt Minerals LLC, facing mounting asbestos-contaminated talc lawsuits, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2026 to address legal costs.
Avon Appeal Denied in $51 Million California Mesothelioma Case
$51M mesothelioma verdict against Avon stands after appeal. ELSM Law and DOBS co-counseled the case, holding Avon liable for asbestos talc.
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Baltimore Jury Awards $1.56 Billion Mesothelioma Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson
A Baltimore jury awarded $1.56 billion to a Maryland woman after finding Johnson & Johnson failed to warn that its talc-based baby powder contained asbestos linked to mesothelioma.
$65.5 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson Awarded to Mesothelioma Victim in Minnesota
A Minnesota jury has returned a substantial mesothelioma verdict against Johnson & Johnson on behalf of a Minnesota mesothelioma victim. It is believed to be record-breaking for mesothelioma in Minnesota.
ELSM Law Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC earned top national and regional 2026 Best Law Firms® rankings.
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