Couple Names 55 Defendant Corporations in Asbestos Lawsuit
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
A California couple have filed an asbestos-related lawsuit naming 55 defendant corporations, including Ace Hardware, in Madison County, IL court. Arvid Johnson, who was diagnosed with mesothelioma on September 15th of this year and his wife, May, claim that Mr. Johnson’s former employers were negligent when it came to protecting their workers from asbestos and that he developed the deadly disease as a result.
Mr. Johnson worked in various professions between 1947 and 2004, including the aforementioned Ace Hardware. He was also employed by the U.S. Navy and worked at a number of gas stations.
The Johnson’s lawsuit alleges that Mr. Johnson was exposed to harmful levels of asbestos while at work and that he has been unable to work since his diagnosis. They are seeking over $200,000 in damages.
