Four women recently filed an asbestos lawsuit on behalf of their loved one who passed away from lung cancer. The suit has named 23 defendant corporations including Chevron USA, Goodrich Corporation, and Gulf Oil Corporation. The women claim that the sudden death of their father and husband is due to his wrongful exposure to asbestos, a known toxin that has been banned in the United States for use.
Family Blames Asbestos Exposure for Loss
Donald G. Jones was reportedly employed as an operator from 1957 until 1990 for various companies throughout the country. In 2008, Jones died from an ongoing battle with lung cancer. According to his wife, Beatrice Jones, and three daughters, Diana Hathorn, Donna Jones, and Debra Jones Kovar, his cancer was the result of his exposure to asbestos-containing products he worked with on a daily basis.
His family claims that all 23 defendants named in the asbestos exposure lawsuit failed to give Jones or the other employees the proper information regarding the risks associated with asbestos. The companies also reportedly failed to provide their workers with the appropriate clothing to be worn when working with, and handling, asbestos.
Man Suffers From Exposure
According to the plaintiffs, Jones suffered a great deal of physical pain and mental anguish, incurred medical costs, and disfigurement before his death due to his exposure and the development of cancer. They also state that they too have suffered the loss of companionship, support, services, and counsel of Jones due to his early death. The family is seeking an unspecified amount in compensation in the suit.
