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fiberglass insulation caused the workers to itch. Working with fiberglass insulation for a single day could cause painful itching for a week or more. The microscopic particles became embedded in the skin and could not be removed by showering, nor could a worker protect himself by special clothing. As a result, manufacturers, such as Owens-Corning, switched to producing asbestos despite the known harsh consequences. Before Owens-Corning Fiberglass was in the asbestos manufacturing business, they feared that the unions would stop using their fiberglass insulation products, so they gathered a "weapon-in-reserve," a never released bibliography covering 500 - 600 pages of literature on asbestosis. Years later, they too began to manufacture and sell asbestos insulating products. When the asbestos was left in place, it did not present a problem, but when it was moved around for any reason, asbestos particles would fill the air and be breathed in by those in the area. Companies such as Owens-Corning Fiberglass feared they might be forced to revert to fiberglass use because of the dangers of asbestos. Once they invested in the manufacture of asbestos insulation in the late 1950's, the profits had become too great to return to the known, safer fiberglass insulation. |
Who We Are Established in 1947, Casey, Gerry, Reed and Schenk is the oldest personal injury law firm in San Diego. The firm has earned a nationally recognized reputation for its outstanding legal skills, representing plaintiffs in civil litigation as well as in personal injury actions. Its achievements include: San Diego Trial Lawyer of the Year and Outstanding Trial Lawyer awards; past presidents of the California State Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Consumer Attorneys of California and the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, as well as membership in the ABOTA and Primerus.The result became a significant increase in fatal lung disease, the worst of which is mesothelioma, a tumor surrounding the lining of the lungs, the same disease that killed actor Steve McQueen. Casey, Gerry, Reed and Schenk has handled hundreds of cases for families of ill or deceased asbestos workers. From recoveries in those cases, doctors and hospitals are usually reimbursed through liens on the settlement or judgement for the cost of the care they provide. Frederick Schenk completed his undergraduate work at the University of California Los Angeles and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law. Recently, he was named the top asbestos lawyer in San Diego. |
WORKPLACE ed diseases, yet caring for the victims can be outlandishly expen- sive and heartbreaking. Even with insurance, the
"...Even with insurance, the costs are often borne by tax payers or the managed care provider. Only when a recovery is obtained against the asbestos manufacturer can much of those costs become reimbursed. Through our court system, manufacturers are put in the position of helping..."
costs are often borne by tax payers or by the managed care provider. Only when a recovery is obtained against the asbestos manufacturer can much of those costs become reimbursed. Through our court system, manufacturers are put in the posit- see WORKPLACE page 3 |
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"...The result was fatal lung disease, the worst of which is mesothelioma, a tumor surrounding the lining of the lungs. The documents were never released."
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