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John Henry Pace v. The Synkoloid Co.
Date: 02-25-2002
Case Number: 99-4393-C
Judge: Jack Hunter
Court: 94th Judicial District Court, Corpus Christi, Texas
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Defendant's Attorney: David Walsh of Corpus Christi's Brin &
Brin, and William Galerston and Arnold Gonzalez of the Houston and Corpus
Christi offices of The Kleberg Law Firm.
during the 1960s and 1970s while using products manufactured by New
Jersey-based The Synkoloid Co. Mr. Pace, 69, has been diagnosed with
asbestosis, an incurable lung disease caused by asbestos exposure.
Mr. Pace was a self-employed contractor in the Corpus Christi area
beginning in the early 1960s, often using Synkoloid Triple Duty Joint
Compound in his work. The compound, which contained disease-causing
asbestos fibers, had been manufactured by Synkoloid since 1949. Jurors
learned that a supplier had told Synkoloid in 1969 about the dangers of the
asbestos used in the company's joint compound. However, Mr. Pace and
thousands of others continued to use the product, which continued to contain
asbestos until the company changed its manufacturing process in 1975.
$525,000 for past and future mental anguish and physical suffering, and $1.5
million for future medical care. Mr. Pace, 69, has been diagnosed with
asbestosis, an incurable lung disease caused by asbestos exposure.
Kent Morlan
About This Case
What was the outcome of John Henry Pace v. The Synkoloid Co.?
The outcome was: Following a 10-day trial, John Henry Pace was awarded approximately $525,000 for past and future mental anguish and physical suffering, and $1.5 million for future medical care. Mr. Pace, 69, has been diagnosed with asbestosis, an incurable lung disease caused by asbestos exposure.
Which court heard John Henry Pace v. The Synkoloid Co.?
This case was heard in 94th Judicial District Court, Corpus Christi, Texas, TX. The presiding judge was Jack Hunter.
Who were the attorneys in John Henry Pace v. The Synkoloid Co.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Richard I. "Rick" NemeroffLisa Blue, Jacqueline Montejano, Tiffany Newlin and Chris Panatier of Baron & Budd, Dallas, Texas. Defendant's attorney: David Walsh of Corpus Christi's Brin & Brin, and William Galerston and Arnold Gonzalez of the Houston and Corpus Christi offices of The Kleberg Law Firm..
When was John Henry Pace v. The Synkoloid Co. decided?
This case was decided on February 25, 2002.