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A total of 27 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of Sept. 8 through Sept. 11.
The following complaints were filed:
--Leslie Arp of Illinois, an insulator at various locations throughout Illinois from 1957 until 2000, claims colon cancer. Arp will be represented by Randy L. Gori and Barry Julian of Gori, Julian and Associates in Edwardsville. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-942.
--Christine Blackmon of Alabama claims mesothelioma. Blackmon was exposed to asbestos fibers through her husband, who was a carpenter at Brasfield and Gorrie Construction from 1978 until 1998, according to the complaint. She was also exposed when her husband performed remodeling work on their home in the 1970s, the suit states. Blackmon will be represented by Randy L. Gori and Barry Julian of Gori, Julian and Associates in Edwardsville. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-945.
--Andrew W. Brule of New York, a laborer and foreman from 1955 until 1979, claims lung cancer. Brule will be represented by Robert Phillips, Perry J. Browder and Rosalind M. Robertson of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-957.
--Debby Canarini of Indiana claims her recently deceased husband, Sargio Canarini, developed lung cancer after his work as a laborer, iron worker, engineer and home remodeler from 1960 until 1979. Canarini will be represented by Robert Phillips, Perry J. Browder and Rosalind M. Robertson of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-955.
--Ezra and Emma Crawmer of Missouri claims Ezra Crawmer developed mesothelioma after his work as a carpenter at various locations throughout Illinois and Missouri from 1943 until 1988. The Crawmers are represented by Timothy F. Thompson Jr. and Ryan J. Kiwala of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-972.
--Kathryn and Ronald Dehning of Iowa claim Kathryn Dehning developed mesothelioma after her work with molding compounds and plastics and as a member of the machinists' union. Kathryn Dehning was also secondarily exposed to asbestos fibers through her husband, who worked on his father's farm, at a local lumber yard in 1966, as a machinery dealer, as a laborer at Mealey Goss Dexter from 1966 until 1967 and as a laborer at Lang's Dairy Equipment from 1967 until 2009, according to the complaint. The Dehnings will be represented by Randy L. Gori and Barry Julian of Gori, Julian and Associates in Edwardsville. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-968.
--Christina Eaken of Illinois claims her recently deceased father, Donald Creamer, developed lung cancer after his work as a laborer, electrician and home remodeler at various locations from 1954 until 1979. Eaken will be represented by Robert Phillips, Perry J. Browder and Rosalind M. Robertson of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-952.
--Donald Fallin of Louisiana, a painter and repairman from 1955 until 1979 at various locations, claims lung cancer. Fallin will be represented by Robert Phillips, Perry J. Browder and Rosalind M. Robertson of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-938.
--Bonnie Harrison claims the recently deceased Luralove Stripling developed mesothelioma after her work as a teacher at various locations from 1965 until 1979. Luralove Stripling was also exposed to asbestos fibers after her family member, Abner Stripling, worked as a pipefitter at various locations from 1940 until 1977, according to the complaint. Bonnie Harrison will be represented by Robert Phillips, Perry J. Browder and Rosalind M. Robertson of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-963.
--William L. Hawkins of Washington, D.C., claims his recently deceased mother, Kathleen Porter-Hawkins, developed mesothelioma after her work at Norfolk Naval Base and Shipyard from 1941 until 1944, with Bethlehem Steel from 1944 until 1949, at American Silk Mill from the 1940s until the 1950s and at Gordonsville Industries from 1968 until 1976. William L. Hawkins will be represented by Elizabeth V. Heller and Robert Rowland of Goldenberg, Heller, Antognoli and Rowland in Edwardsville. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-969.
--Marshall J. and Emma Hooks of Georgia claim Marshall Hooks developed mesothelioma after his work at Auto Paints and Supplies from 1958 until 1960 and as a grab truck driver and millwright for International Paper Company from 1960 until 2002. The Hooks will be represented by Elizabeth V. Heller and Robert Rowland of Goldenberg, Heller, Antognoli and Rowland in Edwardsville. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-962.
--Linda Iannone of New Jersey claims her recently deceased husband, John Iannone, developed lung cancer after his work as a laborer, wire assembler, dispatcher, material handler, bench hand, layout operator and home remodeler at various locations from 1951 until 1979. Linda Iannone will be represented by Robert Phillips, Perry J. Browder and Rosalind M. Robertson of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-953.
--Rheta Larson of Minnesota, a laborer and office clerk at various locations from 1969 until 1971, claims mesothelioma. Larson will be represented by Robert Phillips, Perry J. Browder and Rosalind M. Robertson of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-959.
--Catherine Lavallee of Massachusetts, a chef, mortgage processor, delivery driver, assembly line worker and quality control inspector at various locations from 1982 until now, claims mesothelioma. Lavallee says she was also exposed to asbestos fibers through her family member, Michael Stevens, who worked as a home remodeler at various locations from 1968 until 1979. Lavallee will be represented by Robert Phillips, Perry J. Browder and Rosalind M. Robertson of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-940.
--Sandra Lee of California claims her recently deceased father, Wilburn H. Smith, a merchant marine oiler, fireman, boiler tender and home remodeler at various locations from 1940 until 1978, developed lung cancer. Lee will be represented by Robert Phillips, Perry J. Browder and Rosalind M. Robertson of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-954.
--John Leonard of Missouri, a laborer at various locations from 1968 until 1979, claims esophageal cancer. Leonard will be represented by Robert Phillips, Perry J. Browder and Rosalind M. Robertson of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-939.
--Helene Loewen claims her recently deceased husband, Kenneth Loewen, developed mesothelioma after his work as a plumber's assistant, pipe layer, boilerman, gas fitter, furnace installer, heating supplies salesman and deliveryman, plumber, sheet metal worker, heating and air-conditioning serviceman and HVAC equipment manager at various locations from 1954 until 1979. Helene Loewen will be represented by Robert Phillips, Perry J. Browder and Rosalind M. Robertson of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-941.
--Leland Lorbecke of Wisconsin, a farm hand, laborer, sprinkler fitter and water manager at various locations from 1948 until 2009, claims mesothelioma. Lorbecke will be represented by Nate Mudd of French and Mudd in St. Louis. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-951.
--Hager and Wilda Lowe of Florida claim Hager Lowe developed mesothelioma after his work as an electrician, laborer and supervisor at various locations from 1942 until 1989. The Lowes will be represented by Shane F. Hampton and Paul M. Dix of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton.
--Michael McClure of Missouri claims his recently deceased sister, Brenda McClure, developed lung cancer after her work as a teacher's aide from 1973 until 1975. Brenda McClure was also exposed to asbestos fibers through her family member, Mary McClure, who worked as an inspector, paint mixer and can packer at various locations from 1959 until 1979, according to the complaint. Michael McClure will be represented by Robert Phillips, Perry J. Browder and Rosalind M. Robertson of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-964.
--Mary A. McQuiston of Florida, a sheet metal worker for Sun Shipyard from 1942 until 1945, an administrative worker for General Electric during the late 1940s and a wallpaper hanger and painter from 1963 until 1978, claims mesothelioma. McQuiston was also secondarily exposed to asbestos fibers through her husband, who worked as a painter and wallpaper hanger from 1946 until 1978 and as a carpenter from 1975 until 1978, according to the complaint. McQuiston will be represented by Elizabeth V. Heller and Robert Rowland of Goldenberg, Heller, Antognoli and Rowland in Edwardsville. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-971.
--Courtney M. Oakley Sr. claims the recently deceased Shirley Wellmaker developed lung cancer after her work as a social worker, nurse associate and laborer at various locations from 1966 until 1979. Shirley Wellmaker was also exposed to asbestos fibers through her family member, Willie J. Wellmaker, who worked as a laborer and mold finisher at various locations from 1964 until 1979, according to the complaint. Oakley will be represented by Robert Phillips, Perry J. Browder and Rosalind M. Robertson of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-965.
--Barbara Ann Padilla of New Mexico, a customer service representative at various locations from 1974 until 1979, claims mesothelioma. Padilla was also exposed to asbestos fibers through her family member, David Padilla, who worked as a knife grinder, maintenance man and home remodeler from 1966 until 1979. Barbara Ann Padilla will be represented by Robert Phillips, Perry J. Browder and Rosalind M. Robertson of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-958.
--Joann R. Seaver of Minnesota, a computer operator from 1965 until 1978, claims mesothelioma. Seaver will be represented by Robert Phillips, Perry J. Browder and Rosalind M. Robertson of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-956.
--Delphine Simms of Missouri claims her recently deceased husband, Barney Simms Jr., developed lung cancer after his work as a maintenance worker and assembly line worker at various locations throughout Illinois and Missouri from 1961 until 1989. Delphine Simms will be represented by Nicholas J. Angelides of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-950.
--Marvin E. and Mary Ann Sydnor of Tennessee claim Marvin E. Sydnor developed mesothelioma after his work as a furniture builder for Gaines Manufacturing Co. from 1962 until 1965, as a DC operator at Consolidate Aluminum Corp. from 1965 until 1971 and as a carpenter from 1971 until 1984. The Sydnors will be represented by Elizabeth V. Heller and Robert Rowland of Goldenberg, Heller, Antognoli and Rowland in Edwardsville. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-970.
--Eugene and Myrtle Weible of Nebraska claim Eugene Weible developed mesothelioma after his work as a member of the U.S. Army and as a forklift driver at Carpenter Paper Company. Eugene Weible also flocked Christmas trees in 1956, according to the complaint. The Weibles will be represented by Randy L. Gori and Barry Julian of Gori, Julian and Associates in Edwardsville. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 09-L-961.