New Asbestos Lawsuits Filed in West Virginia

It used to be better benefits for one who renders extensive years of service to a company...not cancer.

Recently in Kanawha County, West Virginia, two asbestos-related lawsuits have been filed concerning lung cancer.

The first suit involves James William Davis Jr., who filed an asbestos-related lawsuit naming 74 defendant corporations. The lawsuit was filed on July 18 in the Kanawha County Circuit Court.

Davis worked at A.K. Steel and Allied Chemical between 1967 and 1971. He also worked as a laborer between 1981 and 1997. Davis alleges that at some point during his employment he was exposed to asbestos and developed lung cancer as a result.

According to the lawsuit, Davis is claiming punitive damages for mental and physical pain, as well as the loss of quality and enjoyment of life. He is also seeking compensation for medical bills.

In another lawsuit, Ohio resident Ruth E. Davis has filed on behalf of her late husband, John E. Davis, who recently passed away from lung cancer. The lawsuit was filed on July 25 in Kanawha County Circuit Court.

From 1964 to 1976, John Davis was employed as a machinist for Consolidated Rail. Between 1977 until 1992, he also worked for CSX Transportation.

The lawsuit names both Consolidated Rail and CSX Transportation as defendants, and claims Davis was exposed to a variety of chemicals, including asbestos and diesel exhaust.

Ruth Davis’ three-count lawsuit alleges her husband was not informed about the dangers of working with and around these hazardous substances.