Mesothelioma Lawsuit against Ford Ends in $2.5M Jury Award
In Tennessee and all across the country when we go to work, we expect to work in a safe, healthy, and respectful environment. Unfortunately, many times this is not the case for many workers across the country and even in Tennessee. If you feel that your work has exposed you to dangerous chemicals such as asbestos or just to a dangerous environment and you have suffered an illness or injury because of it, then you should speak with a Tennessee asbestos injury lawyer right away. They will hear your case and make sure you get the compensation you deserve.
In this case, James Ginter filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor because he used a friction assessment screening test machine when he worked at Durez Plastics in 1980. This machine was produced by Ford and Ginter claims the machine caused him to be exposed to asbestos which led to him being diagnosed with mesothelioma. Ginter used this machine to grind down experimental materials in order to test their viability as brakes. Several of these materials had asbestos. According to the lawsuit, the machine that Ginter worked with had no warning labels that it was producing asbestos even though Ford had a history of fatalities caused by their workers being exposed to asbestos since the 1970s.
The mesothelioma that Ginter was diagnosed with is a rare type of cancer found in the chest and lungs which is only known to be caused by exposure to asbestos. The cancer can go undiagnosed for several years after being exposed to asbestos causing people with the disease to often have a shorter life expectancy after being diagnosed. The Supreme Court in this case awarded 2.5 million in damages to Ginter for his mesothelioma diagnoses and found Ford was fifteen percent responsible for Ginter exposure to the asbestos. The rest of the damages were found to be other companies’ responsibilities.
Cases similar to this one happen all too often to workers across the country and even right here to the workers of Tennessee. If you think you have been exposed to asbestos and have suffered an injury or illness as a result, then we strongly encourage you to con tact one of our experienced and compassionate Tennessee asbestos injury attorneys immediately. We care about our clients and will work with you to make sure you get the compensation you are entitled to for your pain and suffering. Contact us online or call us at 800.705.2121 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
