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$5 Million: Triple Exposure Case Leads to Victory for LA Nurse

Fact checked and legally reviewed by Daniel Wasserberg, Esq. • Contributor & Legal Advisor

Scientists and medical experts continue to study how asbestos exposure leads to disease, and while the exact biological mechanisms aren’t fully understood, one fact is clear: the longer and more intense your exposure to asbestos, the higher your risk of developing a related illness.

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The Client

While some asbestos victims can pinpoint a single, obvious source of exposure, many face a more complicated history. That was the case for this client, a nurse diagnosed with mesothelioma, an asbestos-related illness, despite working in a profession not typically considered high-risk.

A deeper investigation into her life revealed three distinct sources of exposure spanning decades:

• Early exposure during school: Her first contact with asbestos occurred during junior high art and ceramics classes in Los Angeles. Throughout much of the 20th century, asbestos-contaminated talc and vermiculite were commonly found in products like clay, paints, and crayons, exposing countless students and artists without their knowledge.
• Hands-on work in high school: In her teenage years, she worked in an automotive shop, where asbestos was widely used in car parts, especially brakes, due to its heat-resistant properties. This put her in direct contact with asbestos-laden dust.
• Occupational exposure in healthcare: Even hospitals were not immune. Many older facilities were built with asbestos-containing construction materials, and some outdated medical equipment still housed asbestos insulation or components, posing risks to staff and patients alike.

With such a complex and layered exposure history, it was clear she would need experienced legal representation to untangle the facts and hold the responsible manufacturers accountable.

The Case

Clients who have experienced long-term asbestos exposure, often involving multiple products, manufacturers, and industries, need the support of a law firm with deep expertise in asbestos litigation. Working with a specialist firm ensures that all responsible companies are identified and held accountable, allowing victims to pursue maximum compensation.

That’s exactly what this client found in our partner firm, Meirowitz & Wasserburg. From the start, she recognized that their focused experience and proven track record made them the ideal choice for handling the complexity of her case.

Meirowitz & Wasserburg’s team leverages a powerful combination of detailed product databases and expert interviewing techniques to help clients recall key facts, such as the specific asbestos-containing products they encountered and the contexts in which exposure occurred.

This process allows the firm to build a strong chain of evidence linking the client’s exposure history to her diagnosis. When paired with supporting medical documentation, this foundation becomes the basis of a compelling legal case, whether resolved through settlement or trial.

Ultimately, the skill and dedication of the legal team at Meirowitz & Wasserburg helped uncover the full extent of the client’s asbestos exposure and build a compelling case that secured $5 million in compensation on her behalf.

Why Choose Meirowitz & Wasserburg

Meirowitz & Wasserburg is a nationally recognized leader in asbestos litigation, offering victims and their families the advantage of cutting-edge tools, a dedicated team of specialists, and decades of combined legal experience.

Unlike large, impersonal firms, Meirowitz & Wasserburg has intentionally remained a boutique practice, allowing them to deliver the personalized, compassionate representation each client deserves. Their proven approach has resulted in more than $500 million in verdicts and settlements for asbestos victims and their loved ones.

With a deep understanding that no two cases are alike, their attorneys have a strong track record of success, even in complex cases that other firms may turn away.

If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, don’t let uncertainty about your exposure history stop you from taking action. Contact Meirowitz & Wasserburg for a free consultation and get the skilled representation you need to fight for compensation.