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Doris Dukes, Judy Blessing and Ruth Watkins v. UNARCO Industries, Inc.
Date: 11-05-2009
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Court: Circuit Court, McLean County, Illinois
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jim Wylder, Lisa R. Corwin and Andrew J. Kelly, Wylder Corwin Kelly, L.L.P. Bloomington, Illinois
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Description:
Doris Dukes, Judy Blessing and Ruth Watkins sued UNARCO Industries, Inc. on products liability theories for the wrongful deaths on their respective husbands who all died from the asbestos cancer mesothelioma. The Plaintiffs' husbands all worked for Union Asbestos & Rubber Company, later known as UNARCO Industries, Inc. in the 1950s and 1960s. Plaintiffs claimed that Defendant's predecessor in interest concealed the hazardous nature of the asbestos that they came into contact with at work.
The defenses asserted by Defendant are not available.
The defenses asserted by Defendant are not available.
Outcome:
Plaintiffs' verdicts totaling $5.5 million.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Doris Dukes, Judy Blessing and Ruth Watkins v. UNARCO Ind...?
The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdicts totaling $5.5 million.
Which court heard Doris Dukes, Judy Blessing and Ruth Watkins v. UNARCO Ind...?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, McLean County, Illinois, IL.
Who were the attorneys in Doris Dukes, Judy Blessing and Ruth Watkins v. UNARCO Ind...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jim Wylder, Lisa R. Corwin and Andrew J. Kelly, Wylder Corwin Kelly, L.L.P. Bloomington, Illinois.
When was Doris Dukes, Judy Blessing and Ruth Watkins v. UNARCO Ind... decided?
This case was decided on November 5, 2009.