A woman who reportedly developed mesothelioma due to washing her grandfather’s clothing when she was growing up has been awarded $20 million. As a result of washing her grandfather’s clothing, which was infested with asbestos since he was an insulation worker, the woman developed mesothelioma.
The mesothelioma lawsuit was filed by Jocelyn Farrar, 57, who works as a nursing professor at University of Maryland. Farrar claimed in the lawsuit that she developed mesothelioma, which is a fatal form of cancer due to second-hand asbestos exposure. Her grandfather reportedly carried the asbestos fibers home on his clothing that she washed each day.
Plaintiff’s Grandfather Victim of Workplace Exposure
John Hentgen, Farrar’s grandfather, worked with asbestos-laden insulation from Georgia Pacific Corp. during the late 60s. More than 40 years later, Farrar was diagnosed with mesothelioma and argued that the insulation manufacturer was responsible for her unexpected illness. As a result of her mesothelioma part of her lung had to be removed.
Just last week, a Baltimore City Circuit Court jury awarded Farrar $20,272,000, citing that Georgia Pacific was responsible for cancer. The award includes $18.5 million for non-economic damages, $1.6 million for lost wages and earning capacity, $97,000 for past medical expenses, and $75,000 for future medical costs she will be forced to pay for treatments.
