Fighter: Asbestos Removal Worker Loses Bout with Cancer; NY Jury Awards $35 Million Weitz & Luxenberg
Summary
Kristal, head of Weitz & Luxenberg’s Cherry Hill, NJ Office, addressed the jury at the outset of the trial, telling them they should see Peraica’s case as a narrative of corporate irresponsibility and take it upon themselves to hold companies to higher standards of safety.Victims of accidents are invited to rely on Weitz & Luxenberg’s more than 25 years of handling such cases – begin by contacting the firm’s Client Relations department at 1-800-476-6070 or at clientrelations@weitzlux.com and ask for a free legal consultation.The New York Supreme Court jury that heard Peraica’s case returned its verdict Friday, awarding $35 million to the Croatian-born worker.Peraica, of Queens, worked for eight years for New York-area contractors removing asbestos insulation from boilers, pumps, and other equipment.It is incurable.Kristal, head of Weitz & Luxenberg’s Cherry Hill, NJ Office, addressed the jury at the outset of the trial, telling them they should see Peraica’s case as a narrative of corporate irresponsibility and take it upon themselves to hold companies to higher standards of safety.Victims of accidents are invited to rely on Weitz & Luxenberg’s more than 25 years of handling such cases – begin by contacting the firm’s Client Relations department at 1-800-476-6070 or at clientrelations@weitzlux.com and ask for a free legal consultation.