Mesothelioma and Asbestosis-Related Lawsuits Filed in Illinois

Another asbestos-related lawsuit recently filed at Madison County Circuit Court in Illinois tells the story of a man who passed away from mesothelioma after a career as a laborer. A second lawsuit covers a man who was exposed to asbestos during the course of his employment as a railroad worker.

Gilbert Gillis was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma on February 19, 2003, and passed away just a few years later on October 24, 2007. According to the lawsuit filed on October 22, 2008, by his son James Gillis, Gilbert’s cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos.

The lawsuit alleges that Gilbert Gillis was exposed to asbestos during his work as a laborer and furnace operator. The suit claims the asbestos exposure should have been anticipated and prevented by the defendants.

James claims the exposure to asbestos eventually caused Gilbert to develop mesothelioma cancer and experience considerable physical and mental pain. Gilbert Gillis also incurred heavy mesothelioma treatment costs and was unable to work due to the cancer.

The lawsuit is claiming compensation of at least $350,000, including damages of $200,000 or more. James is also seeking punitive damages to serve as punishment to the defendants involved in the case.

Another recently filed lawsuit involves the past railroad worker, Raymond Hamilton, who developed lung cancer and asbestosis after working for Illinois Central Railroad.

The suit, filed on October 23, 2008 by Raymond Hamilton’s son Donald, claims that during the course of his work, Raymond was exposed to a number of toxins, including asbestos, silica, diesel, solvent, and gasoline fumes.

Raymond Hamilton passed away from his occupational injuries on November 9, 2005 after suffering great physical and mental pain. He also suffered from heavy financial losses due to medical expenses.

Donald Hamilton’s lawsuit claims Illinois Central Railroad acted negligently because the company failed to provide a safe place to work, failed to supply the necessary protective equipment, and failed to warn Raymond Hamilton of the risks associated with the work he was doing. The lawsuit also claims that the company failed to provide asbestos warnings and failed to monitor asbestos levels in the workplace.

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