New Orleans, Louisiana – After the death of an old man after developing an asbestos-linked condition, five companies are facing a federal suit which accuses them of failure to warn regarding the hazards associated with their products that contained asbestos – a known human carcinogen.
Donna Frazier, as the wrongful death beneficiary of and/or the personal rep. of the heirs-in-law of deceased Joseph Frazier, is suing: Certainteed Corporation; Crane Company; Crown Cork and Seal Co Incorporated; Georgia Pacific Corporation; and Owens Illinois Incorporated. Joseph Frazier was 72 years old at the time of his death. The suit was filed in the United States District Court in New Orleans, Louisiana.
According to the suit, Joseph Frazier had been exposed to high levels of asbestos as well as products containing asbestos while doing his job at various sites in Georgia, Illinois and other locations. After suffering from various health problems, he consulted a doctor and was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. The disease ultimately killed him when he was 72 years old, the lawsuit states.
Court documents indicate that Frazier had been exposed to the cancer-causing mineral for almost 54 years while he was working for: IR Fibre Specialty Company; L&S Roofing and Insulation; U.S. Army; IL Roofing and Insulation; Welso Construction Company; Wynwood Builders Incorporated; Midwest Industrial Siding Incorporated; JD Frazier Building Company; and Abbey Home and Builders.
The defendant companies are the successors to the previous employers of Frazier. These companies are accused of: strict liability; negligence; failure to warn regarding the health hazards and dangers involved in asbestos exposure; failure to provide enough protective equipment such as respirators; failure to place proper warnings on their asbestos products; failure to put an effective safety plan into practice; and failure to remove or recall their asbesots products from the market.
In the lawsuit, the plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in damages for Mr. Frazier’s immense physical pain, mental anguish, loss of enjoyments of life, physical impairment; physical disfigurement; and medical costs. In addition, she is seeking damages for her own emotional distress, punitive damages, interest, court costs and attorney’s fees. Ms. Frazier is asking for a jury trial to resolve all the issues involved in this case.
The lawsuit was originally filed in the Mississippi federal court, but was removed based on jurisdiction. Then the case was filed again in the federal court in Alabama.
A Metairie (LA) attorney is representing Ms. Frazier in this case. United States Dist. Judge Hon. Ivan Lemelle will be presiding over the case.
