Civil Litigation
Sep. 30, 2020
Verdict reached in asbestos trial plagued by problems
After more than a week of deliberations, an Alameda County Superior Court jury found an insulation company liable for a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral's mesothelioma.
The second asbestos trial held entirely by videoconference to reach a verdict appeared to leave both sides satisfied despite multiple mistrial motions along the way.
After more than a week of deliberations, an Alameda County Superior Court jury found an insulation company liable for a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral's mesothelioma late Monday, awarding Ronald W. Wilgenbusch and his wife Judith $2.545 million in economic and noneconom...
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