Raines v. Ameron International Corp., et al. – Wrongful death of Christopher “Chris” Baker, a well‑known Union 230 foreman pipefitter/welder who, from the mid‑1970s onward, worked at major Southern California jobsites including San Onofre, Diablo Canyon, Southern California Edison, and Bechtel, where he was exposed to asbestos‑containing pumps, valves, gaskets, packing, insulation, and sealing products made by companies such as Garlock, Flexitalic, and Lamons. He later developed cancer and passed away in 2022.
October 2025: Case resolved as to all defendants on the eve of motions in limine and jury selection, in excess of $2,000,000.00.