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$39 Million: The Largest Mesothelioma Verdict in Massachusetts History

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

Mesothelioma is an aggressive and life-threatening cancer most often linked to asbestos exposure. While workplace exposure remains the most common cause, it’s not the only source. Contaminated talc products used in personal care items or even in medical settings have also been shown to contribute to the development of mesothelioma.

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The Client

Patients have the right to safety during medical procedures, but in 2014, that trust was shattered for one client undergoing treatment for a collapsed lung. Unbeknownst to him or his care team, a product used during the procedure was contaminated with asbestos.

Seven years later, he was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Doctors traced the cause back to an asbestos-contaminated talc product supplied to the hospital by Boston Medical Products, which had sourced the material from Cimbar Performance Minerals in Georgia.

Cimbar had obtained its talc from a Chinese mine with a known history of asbestos cross-contamination, putting countless lives at risk through its negligent sourcing practices.

That negligence cost the client dearly. He now lives with just 10% lung capacity on one side, endures painful, ongoing treatments, and faces a terminal diagnosis. He and his wife turned to us for help.

The Case

When our partner firm, Meirowitz & Wasserberg, first took on the case, they knew it would be an uphill battle. The legal path was uncharted. Success meant setting a powerful precedent, but with that came risk.

Still, the team believed in the strength of the client’s story. Undeterred by the challenge, they immediately began building a comprehensive case, working closely with the family and medical experts to uncover the truth and support every claim with clear, compelling evidence.

Medical findings revealed that the mesothelioma developed precisely where the asbestos-contaminated talc had been applied during surgery. This wasn’t a coincidence. It was a direct, medically supported connection between a toxic product and a devastating diagnosis.

The firm helped the jury understand exactly how asbestos harms the body, how easily talc can become contaminated, and how Cimbar Performance Minerals’ negligence created a preventable, life-altering tragedy.

Most importantly, the jury saw the human cost: how mesothelioma stole the client’s health, upended his and his wife’s future, and took away the comfort and peace of their remaining years together.

In a landmark decision, a Boston jury awarded $39 million to the client and his wife, the largest mesothelioma verdict in Massachusetts history.

This verdict included:

• $3 million for pain and suffering
• $21.5 million for future pain and suffering
• $1.5 million for past loss of consortium
• $10.75 million for future loss of consortium
• $925,000 for past medical expenses
• $925,000 for future medical expenses
• $481,142 in economic damages

Our partner firm, Meirowitz & Wasserberg, is dedicated to standing up for mesothelioma patients and holding negligent companies accountable. Taking on corporations like Cimbar isn’t just about justice for one individual. It’s about protecting the health and safety of all consumers.

Why Choose Meirowitz & Wasserburg

Meirowitz & Wasserberg is a boutique law firm with the reach and resources to take on the most powerful defendants. With decades of combined experience in asbestos litigation, their partners and skilled legal team have built a reputation for delivering groundbreaking results, both in and out of the courtroom.

Since its founding, the firm has recovered over $500 million in verdicts and settlements for mesothelioma victims and their families. They understand the urgency that comes with a diagnosis — the rising medical costs, emotional toll, and need for stability — and are committed to fighting for those affected by asbestos exposure.

The team at Meirowitz & Wasserberg approaches every case with personalized attention, fierce determination, and a deep sense of compassion. They don’t shy away from complex or precedent-setting cases because, for them, every client deserves to be heard, supported, and protected.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, don’t wait. Contact us today for a free case assessment.