Jacob and Norma Jager v. 3M Company, et al

Sep 20, 2011

OUTCOME: The case was settled favorably after voir dire resulted in a defense friendly jury.

Jason Irvin started this product liability trial on behalf of the sole remaining defendant, an automotive parts manufacturer. Macy Chan and Lauren Wood assisted Jason Irvin in this case.

Nasseem and Sanna Farag v. Advance Auto Parts, et al.

Dec 13, 2010

OUTCOME: Ed Slaughter won a complete defense verdict on behalf of a national supplier of automotive components in a mesothelioma case pending in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Ed Slaughter was assisted at trial by Jason Irvin and Macy Chan. The plaintiff alleged exposure to asbestos from brake components, clutches, and gaskets associated with his 30 years as an employee and ... owner of service stations in Ontario, California. The defendant presented expert testimony that work as a garage mechanic does not increase the risk of mesothelioma and that the plaintiff's disease was attributable to unknown exposures to other varieties of asbestos.

Cynthia Konigsberger v Kaiser Gypsum, et.al.

N/A

OUTCOME: Resolved favorably prior to opening statements.

Una Miller, et al. v. Alfa Laval, et al.

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OUTCOME:

Lebus v. Warren Pumps

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OUTCOME: Settled during trial

Alfred Hall and Bertie Hall v. Alfa Laval, et al

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OUTCOME: Defense verdict

Mesothelioma; Product Liability, Third Party Responsibility