The plaintiffs were Nicaraguan banana plantation workers who allegedly were exposed to dangerous levels of the pesticide 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane ("DBCP") by dermal contact, inhalation, and by drinking water contaminated with DBCP. As a result... View Proceeding
A Wisconsin jury awarded $1.48 million in damages to the estate of John Pender, a painter for Harnischfeger (part of P&H Mining Equipment), who died of mesothelioma in 2006 due to asbestos exposure.Robert McCoy, attorney for the Pender estate,... View Proceeding