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ASBESTOS LITIGATION: 25 Lawsuits Filed in Madison on Feb. 23–27
During the week of Feb. 23, 2009 through Feb. 27, 2009, 25 new asbestos-related lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court, Ill., The Madison St. Clair Record reports.
These cases are:
-- (Case No. 09-L-0174) Jean Angell of Tennessee, a knitter, clerical worker, teacher and receptionist, claims mesothelioma. Robert Phillips, Esq., and Perry J. Browder, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Ms. Angell.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0176) Wilma Frances Boswell of Missouri claims lung cancer. She claims she was exposed to asbestos fibers through her husband, who was a steel worker at Granite City Steel Elizabeth V. Heller, Esq., and Robert Rowland, Esq., of Goldenberg, Heller, Antognoli and Rowland in Edwardsville, Ill., represent Mrs. Boswell.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0168) Jeaneen Boyd of Arizona claims mesothelioma on behalf of her deceased father, Jaward Boyd, Sr., who was as a communication systems worker, manager, supervisor of operations and planning, insurance agent, relief supervisor, engineer technician, engineer tech supporter, staff engineer and customer service representative. Christopher R. Guinn, Esq., and Christopher J. Levy, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Ms. Boyd.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0162) Frank Bury of Illinois, a drill operator, laborer and nail maker, claims lung cancer. Robert Phillips, Esq., and Perry J. Browder, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Mr. Bury.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0180) Dewey and Brenda Cardwell of New Mexico claim Mr. Cardwell developed mesothelioma after his work as a mechanic, truck driver, laborer and salesman. Shane F. Hampton, Esq., Paul M. Dix, Esq., and Courtney Harashe, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent the Cardwells.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0163) Glenna Combs of Michigan, a laborer for Enamelum, an assembler at DeDoes, and a laborer at Hughes Manufacturing, claims mesothelioma. Elizabeth V. Heller, Esq., and Robert Rowland, Esq., of Goldenberg, Heller, Antognoli and Rowland in Edwardsville, Ill., represent Ms. Combs.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0186) John Esayian of Wisconsin, a pin setter, janitor's helper, laborer, drafter, cleaner and coroner, claims mesothelioma. Nicholas J. Angelides, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represents Mr. Esayian.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0175) Frank Gallo of California, a laborer, assembly line worker, grocery store manager, car salesman and car lot owner, claims mesothelioma. Robert Phillips, Esq., and Perry J. Browder, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Mr. Gallo.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0187) John Gant of Texas, a laborer and carpenter at various locations in Illinois, Texas and Mississippi claims mesothelioma. John A. Barnerd, Esq., and Randy S. Cohn, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Mr. Gant.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0173) Kathryn George of Wisconsin, a nurse, nurse's assistant and mail sorter claims mesothelioma. Robert Phillips, Esq., and Perry J. Browder, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Ms. George.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0172) Phyllis Gray of Illinois claims colon cancer on behalf of her recently deceased husband, Billy W. Gray, who worked as a painter. Robert Phillips, Esq., and Perry J. Browder, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Mrs. Gray.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0184) Jill Halter of Virginia claims mesothelioma on behalf of her recently deceased father, Edmund Milauckas, who worked from 1950 until 1995 as an engineer and consultant. Brian J. Cooke, Esq., and Drew Sealey, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Mrs. Halter.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0179) Marjorie Horsley of Kentucky claims mesothelioma on behalf of her recently deceased father, Donald Horsley, who worked as a maintenance worker, laborer, utility worker and owner of a grocery store at various locations. Shane F. Hampton, Esq., and Paul M. Dix, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Ms. Horsley.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0171) Mildred Jordan of Florida claims lung cancer on behalf of her recently deceased husband, Ernest Jordan, who worked as an electrician. Robert Phillips, Esq., and Perry J. Browder, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Mrs. Jordan.
-- (Case No. 09-L0169) Margaret Machingo of Virginia claims mesothelioma on behalf of her recently deceased father, Wayne Cupp, who worked as a machinist. Robert Phillips, Esq., and Perry J. Browder, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Mrs. Machingo.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0159) Dixie McPherson of Virginia claims her recently deceased husband, Edward McPherson, developed mesothelioma after his work as a laborer. Robert Phillips, Esq., and Perry J. Browder, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Mrs. McPherson.
-- (Case No. 09-L0161) George Mikkola of Massachusetts, a landscaper, computer system specialist and computer programmer, claims mesothelioma. Robert Phillips, Esq., and Perry J. Browder, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Mr. Mikkola.
-- (Case No. 09-L0183) Peter and Erma Nikkila of Missouri claim Mr. Nikkila developed mesothelioma after his work as a laborer. Randy L. Gori, Esq., and Barry Julian, Esq., of Gori, Julian and Associates in Alton, Ill., represent the Nikkilas.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0158) Tom J. O'Connor of Illinois claims his recently deceased father, John J. O'Connor, developed mesothelioma after his work as an engineer and general foreman. Robert Phillips, Esq., and Perry J. Browder, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Tom J. O'Connor.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0160) Genevieve Robinson of Washington claims her recently deceased husband, Alfred J. Robinson Jr., developed mesothelioma after his work as a roofer, riverter, carpenter, laborer, mechanic, machinist and engineer. Robert Phillips, Esq., and Perry J. Browder, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Mrs. Robinson.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0181) Terry and Kay Stephens of Michigan claim Mr. Stephens developed mesothelioma after his work as a fireman, boiler tender, laborer, boiler, turbine operator and maintenance man. John A. Barnerd, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represents the Stephens couple.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0170) William Sternberger of Indiana claims mesothelioma on behalf of his recently deceased wife, Geraldine Sternberger, who worked as a dental assistant. Robert Phillips, Esq., and Perry J. Browder, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Mr. Sternberger.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0157) Frances Tinsley of Michigan, a postal worker, sterilizer, cleaning service worker, security guard and clerk, claims mesothelioma. Christopher R. Guinn, Esq., Christopher J. Levy, Esq., Perry J. Browder, Esq., and John A. Barnerd, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represent Ms. Tinsley.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0177) Helen Wallace of Missouri claims lung cancer on behalf of her recently deceased husband, Dale Edwin Wallace, who worked at Ford Motor, Olin Glass and McDonnel Douglas. Elizabeth V. Heller, Esq., and Robert Rowland, Esq., of Goldenberg, Heller, Antognoli and Rowland in Edwardsville, Ill., represent Mrs. Wallace.
-- (Case No. 09-L-0185) Therese Brown-Wright of Indiana claims mesothelioma on behalf of her recently deceased husband, Larry Wright, who worked as a brakeman and laborer. Nicholas J. Angelides, Esq., of SimmonsCooper in East Alton, Ill., represents Mrs. Brown-Wright.
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