Selected Trials & Verdicts

James P. Nevin

James P. Nevin is an associate at Brayton Purcell. Mr. Nevin has tried numerous asbestos personal injury and wrongful death mesothelioma, lung cancer, colon cancer, and asbestosis cases in California (San Francisco, Alameda, Los Angeles, and Santa Ana), Washington (Seattle), and Federal Court (United States District Court Western District of Washington). The following list, which is updated regularly, provides a selection of his recent trial work.

In Re BP576 v. Certainteed Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., R & A Seiler Enterprises, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Suzanne R. Bolanos
Trial Type: Products Liability—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions In Liminee: Excess of $2,346,000
2 Weeks, January 2012

Sandy Siegel, et al. v. Honeywell International, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Suzanne R. Bolanos
Trial Type: Products Liability—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions In Liminee: Excess of $680,000
2 Weeks, January 2012

In Re BP581 v. H.B. Smith Company, Inc., Moore Bros., Crane Co., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Suzanne R. Bolanos
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $850,000
1 Week, January 2012

Natalie Buford, et al. v. Marc Paul, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Suzanne R. Bolanos
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions In Liminee: Excess of $400,000
1 Week, January 2012

In Re BP582 v. Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc., Sequoia Ventures, Inc., J–M Manufacturing Company, Inc., J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc., Honeywell International, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Suzanne R. Bolanos
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Motions In Liminee: Excess of $1,300,000
1 Week, January 2012

In Re BP578 v. Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc., Sequoia Ventures, Inc., S.B. Decking, Inc., Tosco Corporation, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Suzanne R. Bolanos
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Opening Statements: Excess of $2,900,000
2 Weeks, January 2012

In Re BP580 v. Sequoia Ventures, Inc., Crane Co., Scott Co. of California, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Suzanne R. Bolanos
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $1,500,000
1 Week, December 2011

Irene Eggleton v. Van Waters & Rogers, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled After Motions in Liminee: Excess of $900,000
1 Week, December 2011

Bruce Gleason v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Mannington Mills, Inc., Domco Products Texas, L.P., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled After Motions in Liminee: Excess of $725,000
2 Weeks, October 2011

In Re BP574 v. Rich–Tex, Inc., Union Carbide Corporation, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled After Motions in Liminee: Excess of $1,800,000
2 Weeks, October 2011

Jeraldine Nicholson v. Highland Stucco & Lime Products, Inc., Amcord Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: Los Angeles, California
Judge: Elisabeth White
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Colon Cancer
Case Settled After Motions in Liminee: Excess of $430,000
2 Weeks, September 2011

Ferdy Lionello v. Calportland Company, Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc., Highland Stucco & Lime Products, Inc., Amcord Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: Orange County, California
Judge: Steven Perk
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled After Motions in Liminee: Excess of $250,000
1 Week, September 2011

Vincent Stumpo v. Calportland Company, Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc., Highland Stucco & Lime Products, Inc., Amcord Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: Orange County, California
Judge: Steven Perk
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled After Motions in Liminee: Excess of $170,000
1 Week, July 2011

Estela Carcallas, et al. v. Rockwell Automation, Inc., Graybar Electric Company, Inc., et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Other Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $630,000
1 week, June 2011

Roderick Brooks v. Cummins Inc., Sun Ship, LLC, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Other Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $400,000
1 week, June 2011

Richard Chiolino v. Honeywell International, Inc., Ford Motor Company, Autozone West, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: Orange County, California
Judge: Steven Perk
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled After Motions in Liminee: Excess of $430,000
1 Week, June 2011

Allen Kennedy v. Sequoia Ventures, Inc., Scott Company of California, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $900,000
1 week, May 2011

Herman Starnes v. Todd Shipyards Corporation, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $400,000
1 week, April 2011

William Wilkins v. Certainteed Corporation, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $385,000
1 week, April 2011

Hurley Richardson v. Amcord Inc., et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $435,000
1 week, April 2011

Terry Lueken v. Certainteed Corporation, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $265,000
1 week, April 2011

George Seevers v. Certainteed Corporation, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $780,000
1 week, April 2011

Miramon Anaya v. Hopeman Brothers, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $285,000
1 week, April 2011

In Re D602 Trials v. Sequoia Ventures, Inc., Thomas Dee Engineering Company, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Charlene Kisselbach
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $3,000,000
4 weeks, April 2011

Darlene Ball, et al. v. Toshiba International Corporation, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $175,000
1 week, March 2011

Janet Durham, et al. v. Sequoia Ventures, Inc., Thomas Dee Engineering Company, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Charlene Kisselbach
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $465,000
1 week, March 2011

Anita Player, et al. v. General Electric Company, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Charlene Kisselbach
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $210,000
1 week, March 2011

George Tyler v. Moore Brothers, Republic Supply Company, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Charlene Kisselbach
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $1,250,000
1 week, March 2011

In Re Bp529 v. General Electric Company, J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc., et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Charlene Kisselbach
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Other Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $420,000
1 week, March 2011

Judith Reece, et al. v. Crane Co., et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Harold Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $3,775,000
1 week, February 2011

Carrie Phillips, et al. v. Bayer Crop Science, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $1,180,000
1 week, January 2011

Laurie Orr, et al. v. Metalclad Insulation Corporation, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $185,000
1 week, January 2011

John Baglietto v. Georgia Pacific Corporation, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Charlene Kisselbach
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $90,000
1 week, January 2011

In Re BP526 v. J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc,. Foster Wheeler LLC, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Curtis Karnow
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $930,000
1 week, January 2011

Daniel Riedinger v. Ace Fil–Am Hardware, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Curtis Karnow
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $360,000
1 week, January 2011

In Re BP546 v. Sequoia Ventures, Inc., Moore Brothers, Douglas Insulation Company, Inc., et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $700,000
1 week, January 2011

John Medynski v. J.T. Thorpe & Sons, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Harold Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Colon Cancer
Case Settled During Pre–Trial Hearings: Excess of $80,000
1 week, January 2011

Theresa Edwards, et al. v. Kaiser Gypsum, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Harold Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Pre–Trial Hearings: Excess of $310,000
1 week, January 2011

Yvonne Sanders, et al. v. Anderson Rowe & Buckley, Inc., Cahill Contractors, Inc., Douglas Insulation Company, Inc., et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $1,300,000
1 week, January 2011

Ina Coyle, et al. v. Crane Co., et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $1,500,000
3 weeks, January 2011

Toni Baragar, et al. v. Cummins Inc., Ford Motor Company, et al.

Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $950,000
1 week, January 2011

Chester Nelson v. San Francisco Gravel, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Harold E. Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Trial Conference: Excess of $450,000
1 Week, November 2010

In Re BP531 v. Lamons Gasket Co., Moore Brothers, J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc., S.T.M. Automotive, Inc., Thomas Dee Engineering Company, Tosco Refining Company, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Jeffrey Ross
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $2,000,000
2 Weeks, November 2010

In Re Cargle, Davis Cole, Hernandez, Revell, Burch, & Treloar v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Jeffrey Ross
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $1,000,000
2 Weeks, November 2010

Shirley Kramer, et al. v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Jeffrey Ross
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $420,000
2 Weeks, November 2010

Michael Prince v. Tosco Refining Company, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Jeffrey Ross
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $135,000
2 Weeks, November 2010

Gloria Dutton, et al. v. Moore Brothers, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Jeffrey Ross
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Pancreatic Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $260,000
1 Week, October 2010

Leonard Shields v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Reynolds C. Johnson Co., Mack Trucks, Inc., Cummins Inc., Deere & Company, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Curtis E.A. Karnow
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $390,000
2 Weeks, September 2010

Omar Buchanan v. A.H. Voss Company, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Jeffrey Ross
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $135,000
1 Week, September 2010

In Re BP 502 v. Metalclad Insulation Corporation, Crane Co., Sequoia Ventures, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Marla Miller / Harold Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $850,000
1 Week, August 2010

Jeanette Boger, et al. v. Groeniger & Company, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Marla J. Miller
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $1,150,000
1 Week, August 2010

Jack Ervin v. Groeniger & Company, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Harold E. Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Trial Conference: Excess of $275,000
1 Week, August 2010

In Re Brayton Group 505 v. Advocate Mines Ltd., Sequoia Ventures Inc., Foster Wheeler LLC, Ford Motor Company, Moore Brothers, Alta Building Material Co., Trimon Inc., Mannington Mills, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Harold E. Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Trial Conference: Excess of $1,500,000
2 Weeks, June 2010

In Re Brayton Group 434 v. Advocate Mines Ltd., Sequoia Ventures Inc., Foster Wheeler LLC, Ford Motor Company, Moore Brothers, Crane Co., Slakey Brothers, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Harold E. Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Trial Conference: Excess of $1,300,000
2 Weeks, June 2010

In Re Brayton Group 513 v. Advocate Mines Ltd., Sequoia Ventures Inc., Foster Wheeler LLC, Ford Motor Company, Moore Brothers, Owens–Illinois, Inc., Temporary Plant Cleaners, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Harold E. Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Trial Conference: Excess of $2,100,000
2 Weeks, June 2010

In Re Brayton Group 441 v. Crane Co., Albay Construction Company, Sequoia Ventures, Foster Wheeler LLC, Mannington Mills, Inc., Advocate Mines, Ltd., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Harold E. Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Trial Conference: Excess of $1,300,000
2 Weeks, June 2010

In Re Brayton Group 423 v. Dap Products Inc, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Harold E. Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Trial Conference: Excess of $2,400,000
2 Weeks, June 2010

In Re Brayton Group 398 v. Dap Products Inc, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Harold E. Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Trial Conference: Excess of $800,000
2 Weeks, June 2010

In Re Brayton Group 444 v. Dap Products Inc, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Harold E. Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Trial Conference: Excess of $1,500,000
2 Weeks, June 2010

In Re Brayton Group 431 v. Dap Products Inc, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Harold E. Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Trial Conference: Excess of $850,000
2 Weeks, June 2010

Joanne Setterberg, et al. v. Metalclad Insulation Corporation, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: John Stewart
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $630,000
1 Week, June 2010

Joyce Juelch, et al. v. Metalclad Insulation Corporation, J.T. Thorpe & Son Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Marla J. Miller
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $250,000
1 Week, April 2010

Carol Brumley, et al. v. San Francisco Gravel Company, Inc., J.S. Guerin & Company, Inc., Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc., Rich–Tex, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Marla J. Miller
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $2,725,000
3 Weeks, March–April 2010

Jean Harlow–Biles, et al. v. Temporary Plant Cleaners, Inc., Tosco Refining Company, Inc., Sequoia Ventures Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Marla J. Miller
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $850,000
1 Week, March 2010

In Re Brayton Group 480 v. Roebbelen Construction Co., Inc., Moore Bros., Mannington Mills, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Jeffrey S. Ross
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $2,500,000
1 Week, February 2010

Frances Fitch, et al. v. Union Pacific Railroad Company, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Harold E. Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Trial Conference: Excess of $375,000
1 Week, February 2010

In Re Brayton Group 394 v. Goodrich Corporation, Granite Construction Company, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $570,000
1 Week, January 2010

In Re Brayton Group 411 v. Foster Wheeler LLC, J.T. Thorpe & Son, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Ronald E. Quidachay
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $1,200,000
1 Week, January 2010

Kathleen Rice, et al. v. Gusmer Enterprises, Inc., Oakfabco, Inc., Millipore Corporation, and Scott Laboratories, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Monica F. Wiley
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $1,370,000
1 Week, January 2010

Nellie Trolard, et al. v. Dana Companies LLC, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Monica F. Wiley
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $850,000
1 Week, January 2010

Henry & Geraldine Barabin v. Scapa Dryer Fabrics, Inc. & AstenJohnson, Inc.

Civil Jury Trial
Federal Court: Western District of Washington, Seattle, Washington
Judge: Chief United States District Court Judge Robert S. Lasnik
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Mesothelioma
Verdict: $10,200,000
Cases Settled With Additional Defendants: $700,000
4 Weeks, November 2009

Alvin and Yolonda Leandro v. Fluor Corporation, D.W. Nicholson, Golden Gate Drywall, Inc., Cahill Contractors, Inc., Anderson Rowe & Buckley, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled After Opening Statements: Excess of $1,500,000
1 Week, August 2009

Eugene Price v. Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC, Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of California, Ford Motor Company, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled After Motions in Liminee: Excess of $80,000
1 Week, August 2009

In re William Matthis, et al. v. General Electric Company, Quintec Industries, Inc., Sequoia Ventures Inc., CNH America LLC, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled After Motions in Liminee: Excess of $300,000
1 Week, August 2009

Paul and Marlene Westbrook v. Northrop Grumman Ship Building, Inc., Asbestos Corporation Limited, SB Decking, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled After Jury Selection: Excess of $1,300,000
2 Weeks, August 2009

Mickie Worthley, et al. v. Advocate Mines Limited

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Verdict: $3,377,750
Case Settled With Remaining Defendants: Excess of $1,500,000
6 Weeks, June–July 2009

Charles Johnson v. Plant Insulation Company, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: John K. Stewart
Trial Type: Negligence—Personal Injury—Mesothelioma
Verdict: $1,185,500
Case Settled With Remaining Defendants: Excess of $847,000
5 Weeks, May–June 2009

Jim Whinery, et. al. v. Plant Insulation Company, Crane Co., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Marla Miller
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Plaintiffs’ Case in Chief: Excess of $2,537,000
2 Weeks, May 2009

Karen Ramey, Mary Fish, and Jacquelyn Bakken, et. al. v. Dana Companies, LLC, Foster Wheeler LLC, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Marla Miller
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $3,500,000
2 Weeks, April 2009

In re Brayton Group 425 v. J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc., San Francisco Gravel Company, Inc., Union Carbide Corporation, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Mary Wiss
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $1,500,000
1 Week, March 2009

Larry Robbins v. Kaiser Gypsum Corporation, Advocate Mines, Ltd., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: King County, Washington
Judge: Suzanne Barnett
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Voir Dire: Excess of $90,000
1 Week, March 2009

Thomas Taylor v. Metalclad Insulation Corporation, Quintec Industries, Inc., Allis–Chalmers Corporation Product Liability Trust, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Nancy Davis
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Colon Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $200,000
2 Weeks, March 2009

Rosa Temple, et al. v. Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Mary Wiss
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $750,000
2 Weeks, February 2009

Milton Siefken v. Plant Insulation Company, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Harold Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Plaintiff’s Case in Chief: Excess of $100,000
1 Week, February 2009

In re Brayton Group 388 v. Rich–Tex, Inc., Hamilton Materials, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Opening Statements: Excess of $500,000
3 Weeks, February 2009

Clarence Tolva and Billy Tyndall v. Foster Wheeler LLC, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $125,000
2 Weeks, January 2009

Angel Panganiban v. Allis–Chalmers Corporation Product Liability Trust and General Motors Corporation, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Ronald Quidachay
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $80,000
1 Week, January 2009

Joe Carr v. Allis–Chalmers Corporation Product Liability Trust and Chrysler LLC, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Nancy Davis
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $120,000
1 Week, January 2009

Willie Green Jr. v. Plant Insulation Company, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: John Stewart
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled In Between Jury Selection and Opening Statements: Excess of $90,000
1 Week, January 2009

Gerald and Pamela Rudy v. Amcord, Inc., Hamilton Materials, Inc., Dowman Products, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Curtis E.A. Karnow
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled After Opening Statements: Excess of $450,000
2 Weeks, December 2008

Jesse McDonald v. Calportland Company, Highland Stucco and Lime Products, Inc., Thompson Building Materials, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Suzanne Ramos Bolanos
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Plaintiff’s Case in Cheif: Excess of $575,000
1 Week, November 2008

In re King County Group 4 v. American Optical Corporation, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: King County, Washington
Judge: Kallas Paris
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled After Opening Statements: Excess of $280,000
2 Weeks, November 2008

Dwayne Ratliff, et al. v. Foster Wheeler LLC, Plant Products & Supply Company, M. Slayen & Associates, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Ernest H. Goldsmith
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Opening Statements: Excess of $1,150,000
2 Weeks, August 2008

Louis Hofmeister, et al. v. Allis–Chalmers Corporation Product Liability Trust, J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Ernest H. Goldsmith
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Motions In Liminee: Excess of $1,500,000
1 Week, August 2008

Theresa Ketchum, et al. v. Allis–Chalmers Corporation Product Liability Trust, Glen J. Harrod, Plant Insulation Company, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Ernest H. Goldsmith
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $5,400,000
1 Week, August 2008

Margaret Zamberlin, et al. v. Eaton Electrical Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions In Liminee: Excess of $350,000
1 Week, July 2008

James Baughman v. Bondex International, Inc., Ford Motor Company, Hamilton Materials, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Curtis Karnow
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Other Cancer
Case Settled After Jury Selection: Excess of $350,000
1 Week, July 2008

Mryna Johnson, et al. v. Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled After Jury Selection: Excess of $230,000
1 Week, July 2008

Jack and Wilma Carter v. J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc., Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of California, Collins Electrical Company, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions In Liminee: Excess of $350,000
1 Week, July 2008

Lloyd Frisbie v. Plant Insulation Company, Durabla Manufacturing Company, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Suzanne R. Bolanos
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $1,380,000
2 Weeks, May 2008

Merlene Ransdell v. Leslie Controls, Inc., Crane Co., Honeywell International, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Case Settled Before Opening Statements: Excess of $4,225,000
8 Weeks, April 2008

Carl Shermer v. Plant Insulation Company, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Durabla Manufacturing Company, Inc., Slakey Brothers, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled Before Jury Selection: Excess of $270,000
2 Weeks, April 2008

James Dudick v. Hamilton Materials, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Nancy L. Davis
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled Before Jury Selection: Excess of $200,000
1 Week, December 2007

Kenneth and Flora Norris v. ConocoPhillips Company, Tosco Refining Company, Inc., Plant Insulation Company, Quintec Industries, Inc., Asbestos Corporation Limited, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Ernest H. Goldsmith
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $1.25 million
1 Week, December 2007

In re Brayton Group 364 v. Plant Insulation Company, Republic Supply Company, Parker Boiler Company, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled Before Jury Selection: Excess of $1.5 million
1 Week, October 2007

Anthony Dudick v. Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Suzanne R. Bolanos
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Other Cancer
Case Settled Before Jury Selection: Excess of $130,000
1 Week, October 2007

In re Brayton Group 402 v. Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Detroit Diesel Corporation, Buffalo Pumps, Inc., IMO Industries, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Suzanne R. Bolanos
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Other Cancer
Case Settled Before Jury Selection: Excess of $600,000
1 Week, September 2007

John Siegel v. Sequoia Ventures, Inc., J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc., Foster Wheeler LLC, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $500,000
1 Week, September 2007

George Goodyard v. Leslie Controls, Inc., Elliott Turbomachinery Co., Inc., FMC Corporation–Turbo Pump Operation, IMO Industries, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Ernest Goldsmith
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $1,550,000
1 Week, August 2007

In re Brayton Group 404 v. Swinerton Builders, Kentile Floors, Inc., Robertshaw Controls Company, Rockwell Automation, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $3.4 million
1 Week, July 2007

In re Brayton Group 370 v. Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Hamilton Materials, Inc., Rockwell Automation, Inc. et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled Between Jury Selection and Opening Statements: Excess of $900,000
2 Weeks, July 2007

In re Brayton Group 381 v. Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Osram Sylvania Inc., General Cable Corporation, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Rockwell Automation, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $1 million
2 Weeks, June 2007

In re Brayton Group 371 v. Crane Co., National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Mary Wiss
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Personal Injury—Cancer
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $745,000
1 Week, June 2007

In re Brayton Group 393 v. Advocate Mines, J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc., Borg–Warner Automotive, Inc., Thorpe Insulation Company, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Mary Wiss
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $875,000
1 Week, June 2007

In re Brayton Group 375 v. Contra Costa Electric, Allis–Chalmers Corporation Product Liability Trust, D.W. Nicholson Corporation, Ford Motor Company, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Thomas Mellon
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $4.3 million
1 Week, May 2007

Ruth Cash, et. al v. Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Thomas Mellon
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $150,000
1 Week, April 2007

Aline Ivance, et al. v. Rich–Tex, Inc.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Julie Tang
Trial Type: Products Liability—Asbestosis
Verdict: $868,787.64
Case Settled with Remaining Defendants: Excess of $320,000
4 Weeks, March 2007

In re Group 365 v. Crane Co., Leslie Controls Inc., Union Carbide Corporation, et al.

Consolidated Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Ernest Goldsmith
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $1,180,000
2 Weeks, September 2006

In re Group 353 v. Hamilton Materials Inc., Leslie Controls Inc., ITT Inc., et al.

Consolidated Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Wallace Douglass
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Wrongful Death—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Motions in Liminee: Excess of $7 million
2 Weeks, August 2006

Walter Ledbetter, et al. v. Ingersoll–Rand Company #448020

Civil Bench Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County
Judge: John E. Munter
Trial Type: Breach of Contract
Judgement: $82,440.35
1 Week, July 2006

Charlie Hansen, et al. v. Certainteed Corporation, Quintec Industries Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County
Judge: Donald Mitchell
Trial Type: Negligence—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Plaintiff’s Case in Chief: Excess of $6,275,000
1 Week, July 2006

Duane Eastham et al. v. Certainteed Corporation, J.T. Thorpe Insulation Company, et al.
Donald Allen v. J.T. Thorpe Insulation Company, et al.

Consolidated Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Donald Mitchell
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Jury Hardships: Excess of $1,900,000
1 Week, July 2006

Harry Buford v. Hamilton Materials, Inc., and Rich–Tex, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Thomas Mellon
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $270,000
1 Week, June 2006

Floyd Greenway v. Sequoia Ventures, Inc. and Viacom, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: James Conway
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Jury Selection: Excess of $1,500,000
2 Weeks, June 2006

Elaine and Danna Fontes v. Rockwell Automation, Inc. and Thorpe Insulation, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: Los Angeles County, California
Judge: James Satt
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Opening Statements: Excess of $1,565,000
2 Weeks, March 2006

In re Group Thorpe Insulation Company Wrongful Death Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, and Other Cancer (Lead Case – Stanley Young, et al. v. Thorpe Insulation Company)

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: David Ballati
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, and Other Cancer
Case Settled During Plaintiffs’ Case in Chief: Excess of $5 million
1 Week, August 2005

Thomas McCollum v. Natkin & Co., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Negligence—Products Liability—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Jury Hardships: Excess of $600,000
2 weeks, August 2005

In re Group Thorpe Insulation Company Living and Wrongful Death Asbestosis Cases (Diane Story, et al. v. Thorpe Insulation Company)

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: David Ballati
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Plaintiffs’ Case in Chief: Excess of $1 million
1 Week, August 2005

Richard Gifford v. Hamilton Materials, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: James Robertson
Trial Type: Negligence—Products Liability—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Pre–Trial Motions: Excess of $700,000
2 weeks, June 2005

Warren Fisher v. D.B. Riley, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Thomas Mellon
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Voir Dire: Excess of $2 million
1 Week, June 2005

Daniel Griggs v. Dowman Products, Inc., et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: James Robertson
Trial Type: Negligence—Products Liability—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Pre–Trial Motions: Excess of $200,000
2 weeks, June 2005

Ronald Kautz v. Advocate Mines, Ltd.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: Orange County, California
Judge: Kim Dunning
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Asbestosis
Verdict: $62,000
Settled with Remaining Defendants: Excess of $50,000
3 weeks, April–May 2005

Charles Scandlyn v. Metalclad Insulation Corporation, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Ernest Goldsmith
Trial Type: Negligence—Products Liability—Mesothelioma
Case Settled During Pre–Trial Motions: Excess of $2 million
1 week, March 2005

Zeddie Masters v. Metalclad Insulation Corporation, et al.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: James McBride
Trial Type: Negligence—Products Liability—Lung Cancer
Case Settled During Pre–Trial Motions: Excess of $400,000
1 week, March 2005

Ronald Scrivner v. Supro Corporation

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Julie Tang
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Asbestosis
Case Settled During Voir Dire: Excess of $90,000
1 week, March 2005

Geronia Quarles v. Advocate Mines, Ltd.

Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County, California
Judge: Ellen Chaitin
Trial Type: Products Liability—Negligence—Asbestosis
Verdict: $1,250,000
Settled with Remaining Defendants: Excess of $25,000
3 weeks, January 2005