Ruling Extends Alcoa, Inc. Accountability For Asbestos-Related Disease
Thursday, September 11th, 2008
The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that Alcoa, Inc. can be sued for the death of Amanda Satterfield, who at age 25 died of mesothelioma cancer that was caused by second-hand exposure to asbestos.
Amanda’s father, Doug Satterfield, a former Alcoa employee, reportedly transported asbestos dust from his workplace to his home on his clothing, where Amanda was subsequently exposed second-hand.
Tennessee Supreme Court stated that Alcoa has a “duty” to those who may come into contact with asbestos-laden clothing, including family members of Alcoa employees. The Satterfield’s lawyer, Greg Coleman, said that he is confident that he will be able to prove the nexus between Amanda’s second-hand exposure to asbestos dust and her death from mesothelioma.
“We’ll be able to prove that connection,” Coleman stated.
If the Satterfield family wins in court, they will receive $20 million dollars in compensation from Alcoa. Amanda Satterfield would have just turned 29.
