Texas couple file asbestos lawsuit

A man and his wife have filed an asbestos lawsuit against 10 companies. Robert and Betty smith allege that Robert became ill with an asbestos-related disease caused by the negligence of those companies named in the lawsuit. Robert Smith claims he developed a disease during the course of his work as a laborer, paper machine operator, lubricator and vibration analyst. The lawsuit was filed in Jefferson County District Court, Texas.

The couple also claims the companies were negligent, failing to test their products to determine hazards associated with them, and failing to remove their products from store shelves. The plaintiffs allege the asbestos-related disease Robert Smith had developed caused him to experience physical pain, suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement and physical impairment. Smith has also lost wages and incurred medical costs, which he hopes he can be compensated for. Robert and Betty Smith plan to seek unspecified actual and exemplary damages, plus costs, pre- and post-judgment interest and any other relief to which the judge says they are entitled.

A total of 10 defendant companies are named in the suit, including A.W. Chesterton Co., Asten Group, CBS Corp., Cleaver Brooks, Crown Cork and Seal Co., GE, Honeywell International, Ingersoll-Rand Co., Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co. and Union Carbide.

Robert and Betty Smith allege that these defending companies failed to adequately warn Robert of the dangers of asbestos exposure. Asbestos has been known for decades to pose serious health risks. Once commonly used in insulation, fireproofing, and dozens of other applications, asbestos can cause lung cancer, asbestosis, COPD, mesothelioma, and other health problems.


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