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A San Francisco jury has reached a verdict of over $1.9 million in favor of a retired machinist, Charlton Clemmer, and his wife.

Mr.

Clemmer was exposed to asbestos in valves, packing and thermal insulation and developed mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 28, 2006 - Last Friday, a jury ruled in favor of a retired machinist, Charlton Clemmer, and his wife, Kay, in their products liability and negligence trial against John Crane, Inc., a former manufacturer of asbestos–containing valve and pump packing, and Thorpe Insulation Company, a former supplier and distributor of asbestos thermal insulation.

The companies were negligent and failed to warn about defects in their products, which were defectively designed, according to the jury.

It assessed over $550,000 in economic damages, $1.1 million in non–economic damages and $250,000 for loss of consortium.

In June 2004, Mr...

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Health readers: 6 comments: 0 Mesothelioma - History, Hazards And Dietary Advice Posted: 2006/03/27 From: 2Health.Net By Michael AldridgeHistory of asbestos.

There are four main types of asbestos; Amosite (brown fibers), Anthophyllite (gray fibers), white Christie, and blue Crocidolite.

Chrysotile has curly fibers while the other three have rod like fibers.

These fibers fragment into dust quite readily and waft into the air.

They can adhere to skin or clothing and are easily swallowed or inhaled.

Half a century ago, asbestos was hailed by many as a miracle product.

They said nearly anything could be made from this mineral.

It as used as an additive to reinforce mortar and plastics.

Asbestos fibers can also be separated into fine threads that do not conduct electricity and are unaffected by heat or chemicals.

Use of asbestos drastically increased during World War II.

Shipbuilding incorporated asbestos extensively in freighters and support vessels to insulate boilers, steam pipes and hot water pipes.

Asbestos became the miracle construction material as it was readily obta...